LITTLETON AUTO REPAIR

Get Your Vehicle Ready for Summer Heat Summer stresses components that cruise through milder weather — and a breakdown on a hot highway is a miserable way to spend a road trip. Here's what to check before the temperatures climb. Cooling System Coolant — Check the level in the overflow reservoir and inspect the condition. Old coolant turns brown as it gets acidic. If it looks rusty or has floating debris, flush it. Use a 50/50 mix of antifreeze and distilled water — don't just top off with water. Hoses — When the engine is cold, squeeze the radiator hoses. They should feel firm but pliable. Look for soft spots, bulges, or cracks near the clamps which could be a sign that a failure is waiting to happen. Radiator — Clear bugs and debris from the grille with low-pressure water. Check for visible leaks. Thermostat & Radiator Cap — If your thermostat gets stuck it will ov ... read more

Occasionally we will get inquiries about our diagnostic or testing charge. Some shops offer “free diagnostics” to get people into their shop. These are generally not much more than a visual inspection and guess of vehicle issues. Here are a few reasons why quality shops charge to test a vehicle. Cars are complex and we use and invest in the most advanced and current technology to look into your vehicle under the hood. By performing testing, we will get an overall accurate view on your cars complex systems. Another result of testing is early detection identifying smaller issues that can become major potentially dangerous issues. Your engine works simultaneously with many systems. When one system fails it can take down other systems and parts which can lead to additional repairs and costly replacements of parts. Our Jeno’s technicians are incredibly skilled and trained in finding and preventing further issues with your vehicle. Our mechanics have thousands of dollars invested in t ... read more