Tangent and Albany Auto Repair

Did you know automotive is considered an essential business? We are necessary for you to get to where you need to be. We are open and we are ready to take care of you. We will pickup, deliver and sanitize your car for you so it's one less thing for you to worry about.  If you car is leaking oil then it needs to be checked, engine oil is a vital component to your vehicle and without oil your vehicle's engine will not run for long. Not every oil leak is catastrophic and will cause your engine to run out of oil, but over time a small leak will lead to more than you think.  Give us a call and let us take care of you. 541-791-2886 Happy Adventures,  Heather

We are open and available to take care of all your automotive needs. We will pickup, deliver and sanitize your car for you. We can even do a contact less service by taking payments over the phone and providing you with your digital inspection.  If your car is shaking then it could be due to multiple reasons. Many times it is due to an issue with your spark plugs. They should be changed on a regular interval and that ranges from every 30,000 miles to every 90,000 miles. This completely depends on your engine. If your spark plugs are not changed on time it can cause a misfire, a misfire that is not taken care of can cause run-ability issues.  Give us a call and let us take care of you. 541-791-2886 Happy Adventures,  Heather

We hope you're all well and safe. We are here, we are open and we are ready to take care of you. We are offering an extension of our service at no charge. We will pickup, deliver and sanitize your car for you. We can take payment over the phone and we provide a no contact experience for you with a digital inspection.  Why do you need to change your oil? Your engine oil is a vital component of your vehicle, without proper lubrication then your engine can fail causing catastrophic damage. Your oil breaks down over time and stops lubricating properly. We suggest that you change your engine oil every 3,000 miles for conventional or synthetic blend and every 5,000 miles for full synthetic. For diesel's we recommend every 5,000 miles. Questions? Please do no hesitate to call and ask questions.  Give us a call and let us take care of you. 541-791-2886 Happy Adventures,  Heather

As an essential business we are open and ready to take care of any of your automotive needs. We will pickup, deliver and sanitize your vehicle before and after service.  A tune up should be performed on your vehicles engine on a regular interval. That interval could be anywhere from 30,000 miles to 90,000 miles. This service includes spark plugs, ignition wires or boots, a fuel filter (if needed), distributor cap and rotor (if needed) and an air filter (if needed). These are all important components to keep your engine running as it should.  Give us a call and let us take care of you. 541-791-2886 Happy Adventures,  Heather 

We are open and here to take care of you. We are unable to offer you a ride home or to work, but we've got one better - we will pickup and deliver your car for you. Along with this we are sanitizing your car's touch points before and after service.  If your car has an oil leak then it needs to be examined. Your car's oil is much like blood, when it has a leak it needs to be repaired. This could be anything from a gasket or seal leaking on the engine to an issue with your transmission or drivetrain. The only way to know exactly what is going on is to have it checked.  Give us a call and let us take care of you 541-791-2886 Happy Adventures,  Heather

Hi! We want to make sure you know that we are open and ready to take care of you. We are offering touchless service. We will pickup, deliver and sanitize your vehicle for you. We know that in this uncertain time the last thing you want to worry about is your vehicle so we're making that one less thing to worry about.  If you car battery has died suddenly then it could be from a couple of issues. One it could be your battery is just old and it's time for a replacement. Your battery should last from 4 to 7 years, it just depends on the quality of your battery and the climate that you live in. The other option is that your alternator has stopped functioning and caused your battery to die. The only way to know for sure is to bring your vehicle in and we will do a free electrical test on it for you. We will test your battery, alternator and your starter.  Give us a call and let us take care of you. 541-791-2886 Happy Adventures,  Heather

We are open and here to take care of you in this uncertain time. We know that information is changing daily and sometimes by the hour, but we are dedicated to be here for you.  When you car is shaking and the check engine light is coming on and flashing it typically means that you have a misfire in your engine. It could be a spark plug that has gone bad or it could be something a bit more serious. The only way for us to know is for you to bring it in for a diagnostic test.  Give us a call and let us take care of you. 541-791-2886 Happy Adventures,  Heather  

Yes we are open!! We are considered an essential business, and we are here to take care of you. We know that things are changing moment to moment and it's a bit un-nerving to be sure. We are open and we will be staying open to keep you on the road. Having the freedom to go to the store, doctor or anywhere else that is vital for you is so important and we want to make sure you're getting to your destination. We are taking extreme caution to keep everyone safe. We are sanitizing your vehicle before and after service. We will also pickup and deliver your vehicle to your home or if you're still working to your office.  We are unable to provide a shuttle ride at this time, but as soon as we are able we will be providing that service again.  Give us a call and let us take care of you 541-791-2886. Happy Adventures, Heather

Typically when your car makes a shrieking noise it's because the belt is loose and slipping on the pulley. This can be an issue with the belt it's self or it could be an issue with the pulley. Over time your belts wear and wear out. It could also be an issue with the tensioner or pulley where it starts to fail internally. The only way to know is to have it checked.  Give us a call and let us take care of you. 541-791-2886 Happy Adventures,  Heather

This could be due to so many options. From a rock that is in your skid plate all the way to an issue with your engine. It's typically somewhere in between and the only way to know for sure is to have it examined and diagnosed. We always recommend a diagnostic to make sure you know exactly what is going on with your vehicle.  Give us a call and let us take care of you. 541-791-2886 Happy Adventures,  Heather