Vancouver Auto Repair

One of the most crucial parts of a car is the cooling tanks and water pumps. If you suspect yours has an issue here are some telling signs to look out for; Overheating Your car's engine will overheat if its water pump is broken or dead because it cannot distribute coolant through it. The likelihood of significant damage, such as an engine block crack and damage to the cylinders, pistons, and head gasket, increases as the engine temperature rises. If your car is running too hot or you see steam pouring out of the hood, don't go behind the wheel. Noise When you accelerate, does your automobile make a noise? There's a likelihood that a slack accessory belt is to blame for this irritating, high-pitched noise. Take your car in for a checkup if you notice a whining noise coming from the front of the engine to reduce the possibility of a failing water pump and a far more costly repair. Though the water pump is functioning properly, it's cruc ... read more

Most people don’t give much thought to their vehicles other than how they look and how they feel when they drive. As long as they work right and get them where they need to be, that’s all that really matters. The truth is though, there are literally hundreds of parts that all work together to make your vehicle run right and keep you safe on the road. And every one of those parts, no matter how big or small, is important. Each part, right down to the smallest bolt or screw does its part to make sure your car runs properly and keeps it at peak performance. That means, when it comes to auto repair and maintenance, every service counts. Keeping Track of Your Cars’ Scheduled Maintenance There are so many auto services that need attention. Some are needed more often than others. The following is good general plan to follow when it comes to taking care of your vehicle’s maint ... read more

Unless you are a super careful driver and you don’t ever drive around people who are not super careful drivers, chances are your vehicle is going to get some dings and scratches at some point. These little bumps and dents can be annoying and unsightly. Obviously, many of these dents occur on the bumper panels. Some dents are too big to remove, so your only option is to replace the part that has the dent. Unfortunately, that can be expensive because many bumper covers these days cost about $1,000 or more. You could always choose to live with the dent if you don’t want to shell out that kind of money. Fortunately, however, there are some dents that are small enough that you can remove them. It won’t work in every instance, but in many cases, you can make the dent smaller and look better. Simple Ways to Remove a Car Dent You have several options to remove dents. Every vehicle and dent are different so you might have to try more than one method to get ... read more