Chances are you've had the power go out in your neighborhood at some time, and you know how helpless you feel. No lights, no microwave oven, no cold refrigerator: Yikes, it's like living in another century. Well, your vehicle is also highly dependent on having power for it to run properly. When your battery cables Read more...
Question: My name is Suzanne. We were taking a camping trip over a three-day weekend. About half way to our campsite, the transmission went out on our SUV. It took all weekend to get towed out and get back home. What can I do to prevent transmission problems in the future? Answer: Transmission repairs can Read more...
Your suspension system keeps your car up off the road. From there, it’s responsible for a smooth and comfortable ride around Charlotte, NC. It also keeps your wheels firmly planted over bumps and through curves. Your suspension system has many critical parts that do a big job. They should be inspected for damage and excessive Read more...
Many people hear the term “oxygen sensor" and figure it must have something to do with sensing oxygen. But they don’t really know much beyond that. Let’s break it down; your vehicle has an oxygen sensor in the exhaust manifold that measures how much un-burned oxygen there is in the exhaust. The sensor reports its Read more...
When you step on the accelerator, you expect your vehicle to speed up, not slow down. But, what if it doesn’t? That can be a big problem. The answer may be a problem with the sensor that helps your vehicle determine that the proper mix of air and fuel for your engine. It's called the Read more...