Tangent and Albany Auto Repair

When your vehicle has a lack of power. We start by checking for leaks and/or other issues. If none are apparent then we suggest starting by changing your fuel filter. If your fuel filter is plugged then it can cause a lack of power when the engine is under load due to a lack of fuel. This is a common problem and easily fixed.  Give us a call 541-791-2886 or request an appointment online Happy Adventures, Heather

If your vehicle overheats then it can cause engine damage. This can happen due to several reasons, but the most common is a lack of coolant. When you don't have enough coolant it will cause the engine to overheat. Water is not good enough to keep your engine at a proper operating temperature, you need antifreeze/coolant to keep it at the proper temperature.  Give us a call or request an appointment online and we will help you.  Happy Adventures, Heather

When your wheel is hot and brakes are making noise it's a clear indication that you have a caliper that has seized and it has done damage to your brake pad and rotor. When this happens you will need to replace the brake calipers, rotors and pads. At times you have a caliper that sticks on occasion and then will release again, when this happens that calipers should be replaced and if the rotors are still in good condition they will be fine but brake pads will need to be replaced also.  When your caliper is sticking it causing the brakes to be on all the time and that effects drive-a-bility, fuel economy and overall handling of your vehicle.  If you think you're having brake issues give us a call or request an appointment online. Happy Adventures, Heather

Shaking at an idle is typically from either a misfire on the engine or from a motor/transmission mount that is worn out. Engine and transmission mounts take a lot of stress. Every time you run your car your engine vibrates and all of those vibrations are absorbed through your engine and transmission mounts. Over time they wear our and need to be replaced. There is no maintenance schedule for them, and they typically last for a long time.  If you're concerned about a shake in your car give us a call or request an appointment online and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures, Heather  

Spring has finally arrived in the Willamette Valley and I am more than ready for warmer weather. Every season as it's own requirements and challenges. Spring in Oregon is rain and more rain with a few sunny days sprinkled in between. It's what makes Oregon so green and beautiful so I don't mind to much.  For the kids spring break is next week and for my family that means day trips here and there, along with a lot of spring cleaning and organizing. We never really get to far from home this time of year. My car is on the schedule for an oil change this week along with an inspection to make sure those day trips are without issue and it's one less thing I need to worry about.  Give us a call to schedule your appointment for your next oil change and we'll do an inspection for you too.  Happy Adventures,  Heather 

Modern vehicles have many sensors that can fail causing your vehicle to not start after you've turned it off, it can be an intermittent issue or it could be something that happens suddenly. Either way being stuck isn't fun and we all have busy lives and places to go. If your car is having these issues give us a call or request an appointment online and we'll get you back to where you want to be. Happy Adventures,  Heather

Any type of fluid leak on your vehicle should be examined to prevent a breakdown or damage to the components of your vehicle.  An oil leak from your engine could be damaging if not taken care of. Oil lubricates the internal components of your engine making sure everything is working properly. When your engine is low on oil it can cause friction and heat.  Give us a call or request an appointment online and let us take care of you. Happy Adventures, Heather

Squeaking could be from your shocks or struts that are worn and are in need of replacement. Shocks and/or struts should be replaced every 50-100K miles. Most of that depends on what you use your vehicle for and what type of suspension it has.  Give us a call or request an appointment online. Happy Adventures, Heather

The doors in your car or pickup have actuators and after a period of time they do wear out and will need to be replaced. It could also be due to a switch in the door, but most of the time when we see this problem it's the actuator that is causing the issues.  Give us a call or request an appointment online.  Happy Adventures, Heather  

Whenever your car or pickup is making a noise that is not "normal" it's best to have it checked to make sure you're safe on all your travels. The gurgling noise could be coming from your cooling system. If you have a leak or air is in the system it could cause that sound.  Either way it needs to be checked for the health of your vehicle. Give us a call or request an appointment online at www.jhautomotiveinc.com/appointments Happy Adventures, Heather