C & R Auto Service

Worn shocks can increase the braking distance needed to stop if you are driving on rough roads. In addition, they can also increase the chances of skidding on wet surfaces, increase tire wear, and have a negative impact on the vehicle’s suspension.

Do you know that around 60 million cars are manufactured every year around the world? This means around 165,000 cars move through the assembly line every 24 hours.

Do you know who invented the modern three-point seatbelt? Well, it was invented by Volvo 50 years ago? At that time, they made the patent open and free to all car manufacturers.

Do you know that all the tires come with a specific identification number along with the year of manufacturing? This is in accordance with the rules established by the government of the United States.

Change the transmission fluid in your car according to the manufacturer's recommendations. When you do, consider a system flush rather than a simple fluid change to clean out dirty fluid from the torque converter.

What's that noise? Chugging, rattling or humming sounds from the undercarriage could be your exhaust, transmission, wheel bearings or universal joints - all of which mean it's time to call a mechanic.

Yellow-green liquid under your car, or the sickly sweet odor of leaking coolant, is never good and, if not addressed, could lead to damage. Instead of just adding more coolant, have us check and repair the cooling system.

Most car manufacturers manufacture thousands of cars on a daily basis. For example, the production rate of Ford is 8,000-10,0000 per day. But do you know that Ferrari rolls out just 14 cars per day?

If tinkering with engines isn’t really something that you do, it would be a good idea to lay off any DIY repairs. More often than not, faults are far more complicated than what an online video might suggest so the best thing to do is to let an experienced mechanic pinpoint the issue.

If you hear a clicking noise coming from the front of your car whenever you make a tight turn, this probably means that your constant velocity (CV) joints are faulty. As such, you should schedule an appointment with an auto repair shop as soon as possible so that the components can be replaced.

If you drive an electric car, its motor relies on special brushes to keep it running, and they eventually wear out. Have them checked for signs of wear starting at about 50,000–60,000 miles.

Transmission fluid has three main functions. Can you list them? Well, they are lubricating the transmission's moving parts, washing away any loose debris, and acting as the hydraulic fluid. Problems in any one of these functions can cause transmission failure.