Tangent and Albany Auto Repair

If your injector(s) have gone bad then your engine is going to run badly and it will have a misfire. It may feel like your driving on washboard. If your diesel is running poorly then it needs to be checked out before it causes more damage to other componets.  Give us a call at 541-791-2886 and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures, Heather

Your turn signal has a switch that controls it, and if the switch has gone bad then that can make your turn signal not function properly. It could also have an electrical short of some kind that is preventing it from working too.  If your turn signal isn't working then it's best to have it checked out, it's a vital part of your safety equipment on your vehicle.  Give us a call at 541-791-2886 and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

Your spark plugs should be replaced every 30,000-90,000 miles depending on your engine to keep your engine running properly. It will also increase your fuel mileage. Regular maintenance will keep your car on the road longer and will cost you less in repairs.  Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

No. You do not have to go back to the dealership for your regular maintenance - ie. oil changes, tune ups, fluid services. If you have a factory recall or warranty claim you do have to go back to the dealership to have that completed, everything else you can take it to your favorite shop and they can do the work for you. We see many newer vehicles that still have the factory warranty, when we find something that needs repaired and it's covered under the warranty we always make sure that we have complete documentation that includes pictures, if needed we will also take a video for you. We want it to be one less thing for you to worry about.  Give us a call and let us take care of you. Happy Adventures, Heather

We here this sometimes and typically it's an older vehicle that just needs some regular maintenance. Now your vehicle may not be worth per blue book what it could take to keep it on the road, but with the same money could you go out and buy a different vehicle that is in better shape. 9 times out of 10 no you can't. Now if you're in the market for a newer vehicle or a new one, then take the money and put it as a down payment on that new vehicle.  To us as long as you're safe on the road that's what really matters. It's your vehicle and it's your choice as to how you maintain it, we're just here to give you advice and guide you.  Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

We get that most people don't tow, but if you do or if you're looking into it you need to make sure everything is ready to go. A pre-trip inspection will make sure you're brakes and lights are all in working order. We also suggest that if it's been awhile since you went anywhere that you hookup the week or two prior to make sure all your lights and connections are ready to go. The last thing anyone wants to be stuck in the driveway trying to figure out a light issue when you should be on your trip.  Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

There is nothing wrong with bio-diesel as long as your pickup's engine is made to use it. Many older diesel vehicles can handle the bio-diesel. Newer modern diesels use a high pressure fuel system and the pumps often cannot function properly and could even be damaged from a higher percentage of bio-diesel in the fuel. You should check your owner's manual or give us a call and we would be happy to look up what tolerance of bio-diesel your engine can tolerate. Since you're driving a diesel you should always keep on hand a high quality diesel fuel additive just in case you're ever in a situation that you have to use a bio-diesel that your vehicle may not tolerate well.   Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather  

If your vehicle suddenly starts to blow white smoke then you should pull over as soon as it is safe to do so and to turn off your engine. Typically that means that something has gone wrong in your engine and it will need to be diagnosed. It could be something simple or you could have had a major failure.  Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

Did you know that when go to change a flat tire that you need to put the spare tire opposite of your drive tires.  If your car is front wheel drive and the flat is in the front then you will move one of your rear tires to the front and put your spare on the rear. The same is true if you have a rear wheel drive you would just do the opposite. Now if you have an all wheel drive vehicle then you need to have a spare tire that is the same size as your regular tires - in this case it doesn't matter where you put it.  Give us a call and let us take care of you. Happy Adventures, Heather

There are a quite a few components to your air conditioning system. If it's not blowing cold you could have a leak or your condenser could have restricted air flow causing your air conditioner to not function as it should.    If your air conditioner isn't blowing cold give us a call and let us keep you cool this summer.  Happy Adventures,  Heather