Tangent and Albany Auto Repair

The sloshing noise in your car may be you coolant being low. This will cause the noise because the cooling system if not full. The cooling system lines go from your radiator at the front of your car to the heater core that is mounted inside or under your dash. Any time that you have a leak in your cooling system then it can cause an overheating issue with your engine. This will also cause your heater to not work properly due to the low coolant.  Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

Your car may be making a scraping noise due to an issue with your brakes. If one of your brake calipers is seized or sticking then it can cause a noise when you're driving. This noise will not go away and will progressively get worse. Your brake caliper can seize due to an excessive amount of moisture in your brake fluid that will damage the internal components of your braking system. Your brake fluid's moisture content should stay below 1% anything more than that and it should be serviced. We typically advise that you have your brake fluid serviced every 12 months. We also do free brake inspections, give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather 

Anytime that you have a steering and/or suspension issue it needs to be checked as soon as possible. If something breaks this could lead to an emergency situation. We always have time to check a suspension issue and any brake issue. We may not always have the ability to repair your issue that same day, but we will do everything we can to keep you safe and on the road.  Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather  

Your serpentine belt may be squeaking due to it being worn out. It could also be squeaking due to a faulty serpentine belt tensioner. The tensioner has internal bearing and over time those bearings will wear out and cause your tensioner to start making noise. Your tensioner should be replaced when the bearings are worn to keep you on the road. If the bearing breaks then it will cause your alternator to stop charging and then after it has drained your battery your vehicle will stop running.  Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

There are questions that come with this statement. When does it pull? When you hit the brakes? While driving down the road? If your car is pulling when you're on the brakes then it's an indication that you're having an issue with your brake calipers. When you caliper sticks then it causes your brake to be stuck on and that will cause the pulling. We do free brake inspections, you're welcome to call and we will get you in to make sure you're safe on all your journeys.  Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

When your automatic transmission won't go into reverse it could be due to an internal issue within the transmission. This can range from an issue with your valve body to something breaking internally. The only way to know why is to remove the transmission pan and to inspect the internal components.  Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

Your coolant could be low due to a leak in one of your radiator hoses. Your radiator hoses should be replaced every 50,000 to 100,000 miles. This of course depends on where you drive and how you drive. Your radiator hoses are made of rubber and over time it starts to degrade and break down. If your hoses start to leak it can cause your coolant to be low and then your engine can overheat causing a whole new set of issues. A little maintenance can go a long way.  Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

If you've been using your air conditioner then it is most likely from your air conditioning system. When you use your air conditioning system it can freeze, once you stop driving it will melt and cause the puddle of water. Of course if you are concerned about your vehicle then we would be happy to put your mind at ease and make sure it's just the air conditioner and nothing else.  Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

If your vehicle has a power steering pump then it could be due to low fluid. When your fluid gets low the power steering pump will suck air and this will cause a noise. This will happen due to a leak in your steering system and that could be from a hose, the power steering pump or your rack in pinion or steering gear. In all of the cases your vehicle would need to be looked at and properly diagnosed.  Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

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