Recently a customer’s battery died the day after she picked up her car. She was convinced we had caused her battery to die. She told us her boyfriend knew about cars and told her, “I suspect they cooked [overcharged] the battery.”
Car Problems & Repairs
My Car Will Not Start Sometimes – How Much Will it Cost to Fix This?
Ever had this happen? You drive your car, park it for a few minutes to run an errand — then when you return your car won’t start.
Avoid Having Your Dream Car Turn into a Nightmare
We’ve all seen the commercials. A guy wakes up Christmas morning, and waiting for him outside is his ultimate dream car — all wrapped up with a bow and a card from Santa.
Yes, Some Auto Services Can Wait
Not long ago I was on the front line, servicing cars for our “while you wait” customers. I was performing a 5000 mile service on a Honda Fit. The car is getting up in miles, but it is in perfect condition. My report to our customer, Robin, is a good one — just a tire rotation and an alignment that can wait until next year.
My Car’s Windshield Washer Fluid Won’t Spray. What Should I Do?
Yes, I know it’s just the end of October, but before you know it winter will be here. In fact, the Farmer’s Almanac says we should expect about three inches more snow than normal this December!
Drive a Mini Cooper, Audi or BMW? Beware of Low Engine Oil Levels.
“Every time I bring my Mini Cooper in you say it is low on oil, why?”
Auto Transmission Repairs – What Every Driver Should Know
You can expect your car’s transmission to last for 200,000 to 300,000 miles, but some maintenance may be required.
Car AC Works Sometimes? Blowing cold today but warm tomorrow?
One of the most difficult automotive air conditioning problems to diagnose is an intermittent A/C problem. In other words, one day your car’s A/C is blowing cold air, the next day it’s warm air.
Mini Cooper Coolant Leaks
It’s not uncommon for Mini owners to experience problems related to coolant leaks. Some of the older Mini Coopers experience radiator and thermostat housing leaks, but the most common issue is with the water pump. In fact, some Mini Cooper water pumps have failed on vehicles with under 10,000 miles!
Mini Cooper Power Steering Failures Cause Difficult Steering
These are just a few of the power steering complaints that we’ve heard from customers and that we’ve seen floating around the Internet. What is going on?
My Check Engine Light is On. Is it Okay to Keep Driving?
My Check Engine light is on but I am not having any symptoms. Is it ok to keep driving?
3 Common Problems with Mini Cooper Doors & Windows
Are you having a problem with the proper operation of your Mini Cooper door or window? If so, you aren’t alone. We’ve discovered a few common problems that some of our Mini Cooper owners have experienced that can be resolved by removing the door panel and making the needed repair.