Tangent and Albany Auto Repair

This could be due to an issue with your fuel trim. If you have an oxygen sensor that is beginning to fail it will cause the light to come on and go off as it is ready correctly or incorrectly. The only way to know for sure what is going on is to have a diagnostic test run on your car to make sure the diagnosis is correct.  Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

Over time anything can wear out, even your starter. Just think of how many starting cycles you've had over the course of the lifetime of your vehicle. Every single time you start your vehicle your starter has to make that happen. Over a period of many years all that starting can cause the brushes inside of the starter to wear out and stop functioning. Sometimes it's a part that can be repaired and other times it just needs to be replaced -that just depends on the starter itself.  Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

We recommend that you get an alignment once every 12 months or after suspension work is performed. After a year of driving there is a lot that your vehicle goes through. Everything from large speed bumps, pot holes, curbs all so many thing in between that can cause your alignment to get out of specification. Having an alignment performed after new tires, suspension work and/or once every 12 months will make sure your tires are wearing correctly to make your investment last as long as possible. Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

There are more than a few reasons that your car may be shaking, if it's shaking while driving down the road you could have a steering component that has become loose and is causing the issue. This needs to be checked and tested to make sure the correct component is being replaced.  Give us a call and let us take care of you. Happy Adventures, Heather

Your brake fluid should be serviced when it begins to get moisture contamination. This depends on the climate and the area where you live. Your brake fluid services your entire braking system so it is just as important that it is in good condition as it is for the rest of your brake components. If you brake fluid has to much moisture contamination it can cause it to "boil" and that can cause a failure of your other braking components.  Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures, Heather

If your car sounds loud it could be the the engine fan running constantly. When the coolant is low the engine can go into limp mode to protect it from damage, and it will turn on the engine cooling fans to keep the engine at a safe temperature.  If you're having issues then it should be looked at as soon as possible. Give us a call or request an appointment online.  Happy Adventures, Heather

If your car is making a noise when turning you could have an issue within the suspension. Many times it is just a lubrication issue and nothing serious, but with any issue with your vehicle it's best to have it checked just in case.  Give us a call and we will make sure you're safe on all your adventures.    Happy Adventures, Heather

Your serpentine belt may be squeaking from age or it could have gotten something on it, oil perhaps? It is something that should be checked out, sometimes it's as easy as the belt has stretched and it just needs an adjustment or it could be due for replacement.  Happy Adventures, Heather

I know today is black Friday and that itself has become a national holiday, but with all of that please remember to shop at the local stores in your town. They are small businesses trying to provide for there families, they work long hours with very little reward other than to know they are making a difference in the lives of the people who they employ and to there children. We are a small business too and sometimes people forget.  Please remember to shop small and support that local family who is doing their best to make a difference. Happy Adventures,  Heather

  Why is my car loud? That's an excellent question and unfortunately it's not an easy answer. The best advice I can give you is for you to make an appointment and we will check it out for you so you have one less worry.  Happy Adventures Heather