Tangent and Albany Auto Repair

Your air conditioner may be blowing hot on one side due to your blend door actuator sticking. Your blend door controls how much hot and cold comes through your vents. If your blend door is sticking then it will cause it to only blow hot or cold. To fix this the blend door would need to be replaced.  Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

Your brakes could be making a grinding noise due to a caliper that is sticking and causing premature wear to your brake pads. This when left undiagnosed can cause your brake pads to damage your rotor if your pads get to thin. Having a caliper dragging will cause poor fuel mileage, pulling when driving or braking and if left for to long it can be a safety hazard.  Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

Your brake light could be on due to low brake fluid. Low brake fluid can be an indication that your brake pads need to be replaced. This can also be an indication that you have a leak in your brake system. When your brake light indicator comes on then you need to have your system checked to make sure you're safe on the road. We do free brake inspections - give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

Your engine could be making a popping noise due to a broken spark plug. On certain engine's it was a common breakdown. When the spark plug breaks it will shoot up out of the spark plug hole, when it does this is will damage the ignition coil and possible other components. To fix this we have to repair the spark plug hole that is damaged. We will also recommend a complete tune up with all spark plugs, ignition coil boots unless it has been done recently.  Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

Your transmission may not be going into gear due to an internal failure or possibly a module that has failed. The only way to know exactly what has happened is to have it properly diagnosed. Our highly trained and skilled technicians will help you get back on the road as soon as possible. Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

If you're new to driving a manual then it could be that you're holding in the clutch too long or pressing on the accelerator a little too hard when taking off from a stop. If this happens for an extended period of time it can damage your clutch and flywheel if this happens they will need to be replaced. It's also possible that if you purchased your vehicle second hand then the clutch is worn out and it's due for replacement. Your clutch does have a life span and that depends on how you drive and the material that your clutch is made out of. If you're concerned about your clutch you're welcome to stop by and we will check it for you.  Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

This can be due to a misfire on your engine. When your engine starts to misfire it can shake the entire vehicle and cause it to run very poorly. This can be due to worn out or even damaged spark plugs or other ignition components. If you drive your vehicle to to long with a misfire then it can damage the engine or the catalytic converters. We can service all your vehicles needs. Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures, Heather

Your car could have stalled due to a vacuum leak on one of the lines. When you have a vacuum leak then your engine doesn't have the correct amount of pressure and it will cause it to run poorly and to even stall when stopped. The vacuum line will need to be repaired or replaced then re-checked. This can happen from the age of the line.  Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

It's that time of year that a road trip sounds about right. This year things are a bit different that is for sure, but that doesn't mean that you can't still make a road trip and some family time happen it might just have to look a bit different and you'll need to do some extra planning.  1. Pack extra snacks - you don't want to have to make extra stops so just pack a bag full of snacks to have on hand. I always ask the boys what the favorite of the day is then get them that. I seem to come up with less issues that way.  2. Pack a cooler - the same as the snacks, go through and ask what they want to drink - it will make your life easier - now if they only pick something that is full of sugar then you decide what's best.  3. Blankets - I love a good travel blanket, it just makes it more comfortable. Maybe even a pillow if it's even a long enough drive 4. Car charger - make sure everyone has one - my boys fight when the battery starts to die ... read more

Your engine is most likely making a ticking noise due to your lifters inside your engine being worn out or damaged. They could be "stuck" which will cause the noise also. To make the ticking go away then you will need to replace the lifters. This can be prevented by regular oil changes and maintenance. When you change your engine oil on a regular basis then it allows your lifters to work more efficiently and with less wear.  Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather