Common Auto Problems

Emissions Failure

Emissions failure means that your vehicle is sending too much fuel out of the tail pipe that is not being used by your engine. It is the same as a large gas leak! If you fail because of high limits of hydrocarbons (HC), it means that raw fuel is being sent out of the gas pipe because the vehicle’s engine is not completely converting the fuel into energy. This raw fuel can contribute to premature engine wear by washing off the protective layer of oil off the moving parts inside the engine. If the failure is because of carbon monoxide (CO) being too high, the fuel and air mixture is off — meaning that there could be incomplete combustion.

To pass emissions, your vehicle’s engine and fuel delivery system must be properly adjusted to allow the gasoline to burn properly. In addition, any parts that were ruined because the system was out of adjustment must be replaced. This means that we first have to determine the cause of the problem and then see if the initial problem created more damage. We will test your vehicle, repair it ,and take it back through the testing lane!

Shocks or Struts

Should only be replaced when they are leaking, broken or when you are unhappy with the ride they are offering. Normally, they last at least 50,000+ miles.

Cranking

It’s important to note the difference between a no start, no crank and a car that cranks but won’t start. “No start – no crank” means that the engine is not cranking over at all and the problem is, most likely, in the charging area: battery, battery connections, starter, alternator, or even a belt. If the engine “cranks” or “turns over” that is an entirely different matter and involves spark, compression and/or fuel. The information that you give to your auto technician/mechanic is going to set them off in a certain direction, save time and money by giving the best information you can