The Byte Stuff (Your Vehicle's Computers)

July 25, 2021

Nobody has to tell you that computers are a part of so many things in our lives. Smartphones, kitchen appliances, vacuum cleaners, televisions. You name itit has a computer in it. And your vehicle is no exception. The earliest cars relied on the technology of their time, and there was no such ... More

Drive Train - What You Need to Know in Charlotte

July 18, 2021

One Charlotte automotive service issue that doesn't get much attention is driveline service. Drivelines don't get talked about very much around Charlotte, but they're very important. First let's define what the driveline is:Taking a small step back, the power plant is comprised of the engine and ... More

Not So Cool (Air Conditioning Systems)

July 11, 2021

There's nothing quite like getting in your vehicle on a hot day, switching on the air conditioning and having warm air blow out of the vents. You may have had no problem for months and then, one day, you are driving around in a sauna. You're hot stuff, but not in a good way! So what goes wrong w... More

The Daily Grind (Grinding Noise)

July 4, 2021

If your vehicle makes a grinding sound when you turn the steering wheel, it's speaking to you. No, really, it is. So listen to what it's saying and you could avoid a much more costly repair down the road. A grinding sound coming from the front of your vehicle when you are turning can offer some... More

Idle Talk about Engines (Causes of Rough Engine Idling)

June 27, 2021

When you slow down at stoplight, your vehicle's idle should be smooth as silk. But what happens when the engine is missing or idling roughly? That's your engine's way of telling you, "Hey, I've got something wrong with me and if you don't get someone to find out what it is, I may not start the n... More

Protecting Your Vehicle from Theft in Charlotte, NC

June 20, 2021

Every car in Charlotte, NC, is at risk for theft. So it's up to us to make our cars a less appealing target and more of a challenge hopefully sending potential thieves to look elsewhere.The National Insurance Crime Bureau recommends a layered approach to protecting vehicles: Common sense Visibl... More

What's up with Diesels in Charlotte?

June 13, 2021

Would you be surprised to learn that about half of the passenger cars in Europe have diesel engines? You might also be surprised to learn that most manufacturers produce a variety of diesel-fueled cars for purchase abroad.Diesel-fueled vehicles haven't been as popular in the North American marke... More

When "Oh, no!" Turns Into, "All right!"

June 6, 2021

Things we don't expect happen to our vehicles. And let's face, no one really wants to spend money on an unexpected repair. But if you are putting off going to your vehicle repair facility because you're dreading bad news, you might just be putting off some good news. There was one minivan driver ... More

Fuel Injection: It Keeps Getting Better for Charlotte Drivers

May 30, 2021

Charlotte residents know that engines need to burn fuel to operate. Fuel is pumped from your fuel tank to your vehicle engine where it is squirtedor injectedinto your engine's cylinders. This is the function of the fuel injectors.There are two ways to inject fuel into an engine. Fuel needs air t... More

Arrive Alive in Charlotte

May 23, 2021

We've all seen drivers do crazy things while driving to or from Charlotte. A guy shaving in the rear-view mirror, a woman applying makeup, people talking on their phones, texting or drinking from an enormous coffee mug. It's a wonder we even dare drive on NC roads.The truth is that all of us are... More