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Inspections, Car Care & Tune Ups at All Around Auto Repair
We have a lot to say about Inspections, Car Care & Tune Ups and the importance of regular maintenance for your vehicle. See our articles below to learn more about how to keep your vehicle in it’s best condition:
Why Regular Cooling System Checks Prevent Overheating (and Engine Failure)
When most people think about car maintenance, oil changes and brake inspections usually come to mind first. But there’s another system working quietly under your hood that is just as critical to your vehicle’s health: the cooling system. This often-overlooked network...
The Hidden Role of Belts and Hoses in Your Car’s Reliability
When you think about car maintenance, it’s easy to focus on the obvious: brakes, tires, or oil changes. But beneath your hood lies a network of components that don’t get nearly as much attention, belts and hoses. They may not seem like much compared to high-tech...
Battery Health 101: How to Avoid the Dreaded ‘Click’ When You Turn the Key
When you turn your key or push your start button and hear nothing but a faint click, it’s a driver’s worst nightmare. Your plans are suddenly on hold, your car isn’t moving, and you’re left wondering what went wrong. In most cases, that dreaded silence means one...
How Potholes and Speed Bumps Wreck Your Suspension And What to Do About It
If you've ever cringed after hitting a pothole or flying over a speed bump a little too fast, you're not alone. These road hazards may seem minor in the moment, but they can cause serious, and often hidden, damage to your vehicle’s suspension system. Over time, that...
Why Skipping Regular Fluid Checks Can Lead to Big Repairs
How Transmission, Brake, Coolant, and Power Steering Fluids Keep Your Car Alive For many drivers, “vehicle maintenance” usually boils down to getting an oil change every few thousand miles. But under your hood and beneath your vehicle, there’s much more happening,...
Is It Safe to Drive with the Check Engine Light On?
What That Little Light Really Means, and When to Worry If you're like most drivers, your stomach drops the moment your check engine light flicks on. You might hope it goes away on its own, or maybe you've already tried ignoring it. But is it actually safe to keep...
How to Protect Your Car from Heat, And What Hot Weather Really Does to It
When summer temperatures climb into the 90s or triple digits, your car feels it, too. Just like the human body, your vehicle operates best within a certain temperature range, and when it gets too hot, parts can break down faster, performance suffers, and unexpected...
How a Dirty Mass Air Flow Sensor Hurts Your MPG and Performance
When your car starts hesitating at acceleration, the fuel efficiency drops, or your check engine light keeps coming back, the culprit might be smaller than you think, your mass air flow sensor. Often overlooked, this inexpensive part plays a major role in how...
Why Your Car’s Battery Dies So Quickly, And What You Can Do About It
If your car’s battery keeps dying on you at the worst possible times, you’re not alone, and you're definitely not imagining things. While most drivers expect their battery to last several years, the truth is that many factors can significantly shorten its lifespan....
Why your car’s timing belt or chain matters more than you think
When it comes to car maintenance, some parts demand attention because they’re constantly in your face, low tire pressure alerts, blinking dashboard lights, or squeaky brakes. But one of the most critical components of your engine stays out of sight and out of mind...
Automotive Services
All Around Auto Repair provides maintenance for cars of all makes and models. Our mechanics also service most types of recreational vehicles, boats, and motor homes. We use sophisticated diagnostic computers to find out why your check engine light went on and identify any other problems with your vehicle.
Oil Changes
A regular oil change lubricates your engine in the short term and provides long-term protection by actually cleaning your engine’s parts as it goes about its business of taking you from point A to point B.
Brake Repairs and Replacements
Too many people think that brake problems either mean you need new brake pads or all new brakes. A smart auto mechanic can find other solutions. We love solving problems and educating our customers.
Inspections, Car Care & Tune Ups
Slight vibrations in your steering wheel or brakes that grind and become less effective are surefire, though sometimes subtle, signs that you're overdue for a tune up. Don't wait for the check engine light.
Scheduled Maintenance (30k/60k/90k)
Getting your vehicle serviced is critical to keeping your vehicle running smoothly and on the road for longer. You're probably already pretty familiar with the importance of getting your oil changed, but did you know that this is only one kind of car service that you can get?
Engine Work and Overhauls
Whether you car needs some minor engine work, or a complete disassembly for an overhaul, All Around Auto Repair can help.
Diagnostic Tests
Without a doubt, diagnostics tools make life easier for all of us. Computers and sensors inside your car can alert you to trouble before something bad happens or significantly speed up the search for a solution.
Air Conditioning Service and Repair
Auto experts say that the benefits of maintaining a comfortable temperature far outweigh the marginal increase in fuel economy that you'll get from being sweaty and uncomfortable by going a few degrees warmer.
Transmission Service and Repair
Good transmission service and repair is essential for your vehicle because it will promote optimal performance and prevent the failure of the component.
Clutch Repair and Replacement
Though the quality and lifespan of the typical clutch has improved over the years, it will not last forever. If you have driven your vehicle in excess of 20,000 miles, you should have its clutch inspected at least once a year.
Wheel Alignment
Automobile wheel alignment is an essential aspect of car maintenance that every car owner should prioritize.
