Tangent and Albany Auto Repair

If your car has a consistent shake it could be a misfire. A misfire can happen when spark plugs are worn out or damaged. The best way to know is to have it checked. A misfire could lead to engine damage, so the sooner you have it looked at the better.  Happy Adventures, Heather

Your dash lights might flicker due to a poor connection or an electrical issue. This time of year when it's dark for so many hours being able to see your dash is important, Happy Adventures Heather

Your diesel could be losing power due to bad fuel, an issue with the turbo or injectors. The best way to know for sure is to have us check it out. We can get you back on the road with better fuel mileage and power. Give us a call to schedule an appointment. Happy Adventures, Heather

The holidays are upon us, I have my turkey thawing, the table is set and now the countdown is on.  I am one of the lucky ones this year I am hosting so I won't have to worry about traveling. We hope that no matter where you are off to whether it is just down the street or across the state that you are safe and you make it there without any worries.  If it's been awhile since your vehicle was seen give us a call, we still have a few appointments available to make sure you're safe on all your travels. Happy Thanksgiving! Happy Adventures, Heather

The light could be on due to soot buildup in the filter. There is a cleaning procedure that can be performed in a service bay, that is always the first step before replacement of the filter. If you're having issues with your particulate filter give us a call and we will get you back on the road. Happy Adventures, Heather

There are many reasons for a rough idle from a fuel issue to a misfire from older spark plugs. If your car is running rough it's always a good idea to have it checked out, before it causes an even bigger problem.о Happy Adventures Heather

If you're having an issue with the catalytic converter and the recommendation is replacement the best bet is to have it replaced. A bad catalytic converter can cause many issues to your car and your engine. One of them being a plugged exhaust that causes back pressure then engine damage. If you have any questions or concerns give us a call and we can walk you through it.  Happy Adventures Heather

Your tire pressure is monitored by sensors in each of your tires and if one or more are below or above what they deem safe then the light will come on.  If your light comes on just stop by anytime we are open and we'll check your tire pressure for you - no charge.  Happy Adventures, Heather

That indicator is for the electronic throttle control and if it comes on it is best to have it checked out. Many throttles (gas pedal) are not controlled electronically and not by a cable.  Happy Adventures Heather

Corrosion on top of your battery could be caused from a bad connection, but most of the time the battery itself is leaking through the seal around the post. If you have it cleaned and the corrosion comes back then it's time to replace your battery.  We can do a battery check for you, battery acid needs to be handled carefully and fumes can lead to an explosion. Happy Adventures Heather