What’s included in a Major Car Service?

Let’s face it, most of us dread having to schedule a major car service because of the time and money it takes.  So we keep delaying it another month, or two, or three, in hopes that we will have a little left in the budget to cover the cost.  The issue is that we can end up requiring a major car repair, which will cost much more than if we had taken care of the car service in the first place.  Even though your car won’t look any different after spending some hundred dollars, it will definitely run more proficiently.

So what’s included in a major car service? Take a look below:

• Motor oil: Black dirty oil is replaced with clean oil.
• Filters: Oil, air, fuel, and pollen filters are all replaced.
• Spark plugs: Replaced to maximize fuel economy.
• Brakes: Inspected, cleaned and adjusted if compulsory.
• Fluids flushed and changed: Transmission, clutch, brake, and power steering and coolant fluids are all flushed and replaced.  
• Road test: Picks up issues that can’t be detected easily just by inspecting the engine.
• Safety inspection: You will have confidence in your car.
• Battery: Tested to make it is still taking a charge.  Otherwise, a new battery may be suggested.
• Other checks: Gearbox, transfer case, differential oil, shocks and/or struts, radiator, wiper blades, lights, and anything else your mechanic can see or touch.

There are two BIG benefits of up keeping up with major car service:

• You can find out what is starting to wear out, what wants replacing right away or what can wait, and what’s looking great. 
• You can drive your car with confidence, knowing that you have a reliable and safe source of transportation. 

If you need to know more about what’s included in a major car service, call our ASE Certified technicians at theWrench, Ltd. Car Care Center for more information about our maintenance and car repair services and to make an appointment. Our auto repair shop proudly serves residents in Silverdale, WA, and the surrounding area.

Wondering what Does An Exhaust System Consist Of?

Is your vehicle starting to sound a little loud as you drive down the street?  Does it seem to lack power when trying to pass a slower vehicle?  If so, schedule an inspection of your exhaust system and muffler.   To fulfill its purpose, the components of the exhaust system work together to funnel gases from the engine's combustion chamber out the back end of the car.  If anyone or more of those components aren’t working correctly, the entire exhaust system will be affected and will run less efficiently.

So what does an exhaust system consist of?  Here is a brief description of the seven most vital components of the exhaust system:

• Exhaust pipe -- The exhaust pipe runs the length of the car and is connected to all of the exhaust system's components. 
• Exhaust manifold -- The engine’s cylinders funnel the fuel-air mixture from the combustion chamber into the exhaust manifold out through the exhaust pipe.
• Oxygen sensor -- This is commonly located in the exhaust pipe.  It measures the ratio of oxygen to the exhaust gases and alerts the car's computer if the emission levels are too high.
• Catalytic converter -- This converts the toxic fuel emissions into less toxic pollutants.  
• Resonator -- As exhaust gases travel through an internal pipe it helps eliminate a lot of the noise by rejecting sound waves and canceling each other out.  
• Muffler -- The muffler also eliminates noise by redirecting the airflow through porous pipes, allowing the exhaust gases to expand into sound deadening material.
• Tailpipe -- This is often the only visible part of the entire exhaust system where the exhaust gases exit the vehicle into the air.

Need to know more about what does an exhaust system consist of?  Call our ASE Certified technicians at theWrench, Ltd. Car Care Center today for more information and to make an appointment. Our auto repair shop proudly serves residents in Silverdale, WA, and the surrounding area.

What Does an Automotive Service Technician Do?

Many car owners cringe when they hear the words, “automotive repair.”  How do you know if you are getting the best automotive service probable when you take your vehicle to your favorite auto shop?  Most car owners are aware that technicians repair tires, change oil and check brakes, but are you aware of the extent of the training and knowledge that technicians acquire in helping you take care of your vehicle? 

Take a moment to consider the usual work performed by a certified automotive repair technician.  In doing so, you can have confidence in knowing that your vehicle will be well taken care of!  Certified automotive repair technicians.

• Use specialized diagnostic equipment to pinpoint existing or pending issues so that repairs and maintenance are done right the first time.
• Know maintenance checklists to ensure that all critical parts of your vehicle are thoroughly checked on a regular basis so they can be maintained properly.
• Recommend and perform preventative car maintenance at the right intervals.
•  Repair or replace worn-out parts.
• Disassemble, clean, and reassemble the major vehicle parts.
• Know how to explain to customers in easy-to-understand terms their vehicle issues, the automotive repair needed, as well as the cost and time required.

Because the electronic systems in today’s modern vehicles are controlled primarily by computers, it is important that all auto technicians receive specialized training. Plus, technicians are becoming more and more knowledgeable about vehicles that run on alternative fuels, such as ethanol and electricity.

Let your ASE certified automotive service technician take care of your vehicle so that you are driving as safely as possible!  

So what does an automotive service technician do?  Call our ASE Certified technicians at theWrench, Ltd. Car Care Center today for more information about our automotive repair services and to make an appointment. Our auto repair shop proudly serves residents in Silverdale, WA, and the surrounding area.