Beach Auto Service

If your car is equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system, all of the components need to be replaced whenever you change the tires to make sure it continues to function as expected.

If you're having problems with your car's automatic transmission, it would be a very good idea to send it off for repair right away. Continuing to use the vehicle in its current state is something you shouldn't do because complete failure can occur without warning and leave you in a bad spot.

Do you know that the word car has been derived from the Latin word carrum, which meant a two-wheeled Celtic war chariot? This Latin word is further derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *kers- to run.

"Car designers are just going to have to come up with an automobile that outlasts the payments." - Erma Bombeck. Of course, regular maintenance can do the trick.

Pay attention to, and become familiar with, the sounds your car makes when it is running normally. When you hear something unfamiliar, don't turn up the radio to drown it out, have it checked to learn what's wrong.

Does your car looks like it is on a slope, even though the ground is flat? It means there’s a problem with the springs, coils, wheels, tires, stabilizer bars, or other suspension components. These are not issues to ignore.

You should never smell burning transmission fluid coming from the automatic transmission. If you do, it means there’s a leak. If it’s not corrected immediately, it could lead to serious problems and expensive repairs.

Did you know that some cars may have more than one differential? While cars with two-wheel drive have one, four-wheel drive vehicles have two, and those classified as all-wheel drive have three.

If the temperature gauge on your car’s dashboard suddenly spikes, you need to pull over and stop your car; continuing to drive could cause serious damage to the engine. Once you are off the road, call us for help.

What's that noise? A screech under the hood can mean a loose belt, or one that is wearing out. Those belts are important - immediately make an appointment with your mechanic.

Who introduced the first air conditioning units in cars? They were introduced by the American carmaker Packard in the year 1939. At that time, the refrigerating coils were located behind the back seat.

Don't delay on having minor problems repaired. One thing can lead to another, and things get more expensive as you go. As soon as you suspect a problem, have it checked and corrected.

Why is it called a "Tune up"? The first ignition systems consisted of spark plugs and ignition coils and as these coils worked they would emit a buzzing sound. If they were all working together correctly they would all buzz at the same level and be in tune.