To most people, car mechanics is a foreign language. Even though you know you need a service, you may not know what is entailed. We want to break down for you the ABCs of car servicing, highlighting the primary services and repairs you might go in for and what they mean.
Car servicing can mean a variety of different services, let’s explore:
Auto Servicing and Repairs
The number one patient in your cars check-up is the engine. The engine is the heart of your vehicle. If it is operating poorly, you could be in serious trouble. An auto service will diagnose and fix engine starting problems. This includes vehicle overheating, engine knocking, leaking cooling systems and any other engine or car troubles.
Full Tyre Service and Change
Tyre checks and services are essential not only for safety reasons, but also for fuel efficiency and vehicle performance. Tyre services involve conducting full tyre checks, puncture repairs and tyre rotation.
Air Conditioning Repairs
Air conditioning services and repairs look at all aspects of your air conditioner, from water pumps and cooling fans, to blower motors and thermostats. At Carcare Joondalup, we know our way around a vehicle’s HVAC system and are experts in leak testing, diagnosis and fault finding. We know our compressors from our condensers, and our receiver driers from our TX valves.
Auto Transmission Services
Your automatic transmission is as critical and as expensive to replace as your engine. During an automatic transmission service, we may make adjustments. This involves changing the transmission fluid, cleaning or replacing internal or external filter (if needed), checking for leaks in transmission, trans cooler and lines, and road testing for shift pattern and driveability issues.
Car Battery and Electrical Services
Your battery is necessary because it stores energy and provides power to the starter, ignition and fuel system, and every other electrical component during a start-up. It also gives all of the electrical components power, even when your car isn’t running. Battery maintenance or replacement is vital to prolong battery life.
Wheel Alignments
A wheel alignment is essential not only for vehicle performance and longevity, but also for safety reasons. During a wheel alignment service, mechanics will test drive your vehicle. They will be able to verify the problem, inspect the tyres for irregular or uneven wear, and will check the front-end and rear axle for any issues. They will then raise the car and then fix the alignment.
Suspension Checks
Suspension aids your control on the road and helps to smooth out your ride. It maximises the friction between the tyres and the road so that you get proper handling and steering stability. Worn suspension components can make your vehicle far less stable and reduce driver control. This will also increase the wear on other suspension components.
Carcare Joondalup can look at your car instore, or we can send one of our mobile mechanics to your home or business. Call Carcare Joondalup today on (08) 6500 1708 or contact us online to book in a service.