Tangent and Albany Auto Repair

If your battery keeps dying then it could be due to an issue with the electrical issue. Most newer cars have many modules that control the cars function - from the starting system to the stereo. If one of these modules refuses to turn off then it will cause a draw and that can make your battery die. To find our why we need to do a pin point test to eliminate modules. This can take some time as some vehicles will have 20+ modules. Once the corrupt module is found we can decide if it needs to be replaced or possibly reprogrammed. Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures, Heather

Your check engine light and your vehicle shaking could be due to the same issue. You could have a misfire causing both of those symptoms. When your vehicle is not firing properly then it can cause your vehicle to shake. This fault will also cause the check engine light to come on. Typically we see when your tune up is overdue or if it has a leak that has caused the spark plugs to be covered in oil. Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

This could be due to an issue with your starting system. If your starting is fail then when you go to start your engine it will make a click noise. Of course there could be a secondary issue along with the starter, but most of the time we find it is a simple fix. Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

Anytime that your vehicle's engine overheats it can be damaging to your engine components. The engine coolant is a vital component to keep your vehicle running as it should. This could be due to a water pump that has failed and is no longer pumping coolant through the cooling system. This would cause your engine to overheat. If a faulty water pump is causing your overheating issue then your water pump will need to be replaced. Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

This could be due to an issue with your valve cover gasket harness. The harness has clips that are made of hard plastic. Over time this can become brittle from heat and age. When the clip come undone it can cause your pickup to have a misfire on an injector, or a starting issue with your glow plugs. This is due to a lack of connection. The fix is to replace the valve cover gasket and harness. This should solve the misfire and your pickup will run as it should. Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

This is most likely due to a faulty blend door actuator. Over time the components of the blend door actuator can wear out and it will stop working. At times it could stick causing it to only blow cold air or hot air. In order to fix this and for your vehicle to be the temperature that you want it to be it will need to be replaced.  Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

This is mostly likely due to a fault with one of your TPMS sensors. Your TPMS sensor is short for your Tire Pressure Monitor Sensor. This sensor monitors the air pressure in your tires. If one of your tires is below the pressure it should be or if it is over inflated the light will come on. This can also happen if one of the batteries in the sensor stops working. The batteries typically last 3 to 5 years. I usually recommend to have the sensors replaced when you have new tires installed on your vehicle. It saves you time and a second trip to have it replaced. Did you know that here at J & H Automotive we can take care of that for you. We can! Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

Your check engine light can come on due to many faults that can happen to your vehicle. From the engine, to the transmission to brake issues and electrical systems. If this happens and your engine is running rough then it could be due to a component within your ignition system that is causing the issue. You need to make it an appointment to have it diagnosed to make sure the correct component is being replaced. Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

Overtime your headlight lenses can become foggy and it can become harder to see at night. Your headlight assemblies do not have to be replaced they can be cleaned and restored. This process involves using a compound to clean the lenses then a second compound to restore the lenses. This process takes a bit of time, but it saves you money from purchasing new headlight assemblies. Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

Your timing belt keeps your engine in time. The timing belt goes over the gears on the front of your engine. Those gears are attached to the internal moving components of your engine. The timing belt fits onto the gears and it has "timing marks" these marks make sure the gears are all in the correct position. If the gears get out of position it can cause internal damage to those engine components. It can cause your intake or exhaust valves to hit the piston and when that happens it can bend things and you will end up with getting your cylinder head removed for repairs. This is why having your timing belt replaced every 60,000 to 90,000 miles is so important. If your timing belt breaks then 90% of the time that means you need to have your cylinder head repaired. Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather