Tangent and Albany Auto Repair

I know many people are worried and concerned about the Corona virus. Here at J & H Automotive we take your health and your vehicles health seriously. No one here is ill, we are taking extra precautions on our part to keep us and you healthy. We are sanitizing keys and all hard surfaces, our technicians as always wear gloves to protect you and your car. If you have any concerns please give us a call and we are happy to talk to you.  Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures, Heather

This is an indicator that one of your other turn signal bulbs is burnt out. Once replaced your turn signal will again blink at it's normal rate. There could also be an internal issue with a fuse that is causing the problem. The only way to know for sure is to give us a call and let us check it out for you.  Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

Typically brakes will smell when they get hot. This can be due to either riding the brakes or a possible failure of one of your brake components. Brakes are a vital component to your vehicle and should be checked regularly to make sure they are functioning properly. We do free brake inspections on all passenger cars and pickups - give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

Your cabin air filter should be changed by a service interval based on time and mileage. The cabin air filter -filters the air that you breathe. If you have allergies then you may want to change your cabin air filter more often.  Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

Your car may have stalled due to a lack of fuel. If your fuel pump stops working then your engine is no longer receiving fuel and it will stall. If this is the issue then your fuel pump will need replacement. Depending on your car your fuel pump may be located inside of your fuel tank.  Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

So your car has a noise when you turn it on. Is it a knock? A squeak? A squeal? Does it sound like a chipmunk or is it more of a hum? These are all noises that your car can make on start up along with so many more that I'm sure I've forgotten. Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

Typically when you go to start your car and you only getting a clicking it is usually do to your starter needing replacement. A starter has brushes and contacts inside and after so many "starts" they can wear out and stop working. This means a new starter and getting you back on the road. Give us a call and let us take care of you. Happy Adventures,  Heather

The two most common causes is from a misfire or an engine mount. Engine mounts are replaced as they were and tune ups should be performed as part of your regular maintenance. Tune ups should be done between 30,000 and 90,000 this depends on the make, model and your engine.  Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

Typically if your car is overheating that means that you have an issue with your cooling system. Typically overheating happens when you are low on coolant it can also happen though to a faulty thermostat and is not opening and closing at the correct times. This is usually a simple fix and the thermostat just needs to be replaced.  Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

The squealing noise from your car is most likely from your serpentine belt. Over time your belt will wear and when it goes over the pulleys it will slip causing the squealing noise. This can be remedied by replacing your belt. If your belt has been replaced recently then it probably just needs to be tightened.  Give us a call and let us take care of you Happy Adventures,  Heather