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Scheduled Maintenance at All Around Auto Repair
We have a lot to say about the importance of Scheduled Maintenance for your vehicle. See our articles below to learn more about how to keep your vehicle in it’s best condition:
Why Your Fuel Economy Drops in the City but Not on the Highway
Many drivers notice a frustrating pattern when it comes to fuel economy. During highway trips, their vehicle performs exactly as expected. Fuel mileage remains consistent, and the car seems efficient and responsive. But once they return to daily commuting, stop-and-go...
Why Your Car Feels Unstable at Highway Speeds
Driving at highway speeds should feel smooth, confident, and predictable. Once you reach cruising speed, your vehicle should track straight, respond calmly to steering input, and feel firmly planted on the road. When that sense of stability disappears, even slightly,...
What a “Healthy” Car Actually Feels Like
Most drivers know when something is obviously wrong with their car. A warning light appears, a strange noise develops, or the vehicle refuses to start. What’s much harder to recognize is when a car slowly drifts away from normal. The vehicle still runs, it still gets...
Why Your Steering Wheel Feels Stiff at Low Speeds
A steering wheel that feels stiff at low speeds can be frustrating and, in some cases, a warning sign of a developing mechanical problem. You may notice it most when parking, making U-turns, backing into a tight space, or navigating through slow-moving city traffic....
The Real Cost of Driving with a Small Oil Leak
A small oil leak is one of the most commonly ignored car problems. Many drivers notice a few drops on the driveway or a faint burning smell and think, “It’s not that bad. I’ll deal with it later.” Unfortunately, that mindset often turns a minor, affordable repair into...
What Happens If You Ignore a Small Coolant Leak?
Most drivers don't think much about a small coolant leak. Maybe you've noticed the coolant reservoir needs topping up every few weeks, caught a sweet smell after a drive, or seen a small puddle under your vehicle that disappears overnight. Since the temperature gauge...
Why Your Car Passes Smog One Year and Fails the Next
Few things frustrate drivers more than pulling into a smog check station with confidence, only to be told their car has failed. Especially when that same vehicle passed the test without any issues just a year earlier. For many people, a smog failure feels random or...
How Modern Cars “Learn” Your Driving Style, and When That Causes Problems
Modern cars are far more intelligent than many drivers realize. Today’s vehicles don’t just respond to your inputs in real time. They observe, adapt, and learn from how you drive. Over time, your car builds a profile of your habits, adjusting engine response,...
Why Your Car’s RPMs Jump Up and Down at a Stoplight
You’re stopped at a red light, foot on the brake, when you notice the tachometer behaving strangely. The RPMs rise, then drop. The engine sounds uneven. Maybe the car vibrates slightly or feels like it’s about to stall. A moment later, everything seems normal again,...
Why Your Car Makes a “Clicking” Sound When You Turn
Hearing a clicking sound when you turn your steering wheel, especially at low speeds or while parking, can be alarming. Many drivers notice it while pulling into a driveway, making a U-turn, or maneuvering in a parking lot. At first, the car still drives fine, so it’s...
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.
