Tips to Receive the Best Automotive Repair Possible!

When your vehicle won’t start, how do you know what’s causing the problem?  Is the automotive service performed on a trial-and-error basis?  Do you end up paying for things that really don’t need fixing?  To receive the best automotive repair possible, the problem must first be diagnosed correctly. 

You can help your automotive repair technician know where to start looking and eliminate the added costs of repairs that didn’t fix the problem.

  Consider these two simple tips:

• Pay attention – Know your vehicle so you can notice when something just doesn’t feel right.  Be observant as to what you see, hear, and feel with what’s happening with your vehicle.  
• Make written notes – Jot down on paper the things you noticed so that you can describe the symptoms in concise and descriptive terms to your mechanic. 

Pay special attention to these common problem areas: 

• brakes (worn out pads, drums, or rotors),
• no-starts (bad battery, starter, fuel filter, etc)
• suspension (failing shocks and axles, lost alignment or balancing)
• strange noises (“rattles, ticks, grind, and crunches”)
• dashboard warning lights (check engine light flickers, or stays on)
• transmission (this typically involves major engine repair)
• muffler and exhaust system (loss of power, smoke from the muffler)
• A/C system/heating unit (air coming into the vehicle is either too warm, or too cold)
• electrical system (bad spark plugs, combustion problems)

Tip to Remember:  Help your mechanic make the correct diagnosis and receive the best automotive repair possible, saving yourself time and keeping dollars in the bank!

Need quality automotive repair that’s done right the first time?  Contact our ASE Certified technicians at Harharts Service Station today for more information about automotive service and to schedule an appointment. Our auto shop proudly serves residents in Northampton, PA, and the surrounding area.

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