At Glenn’s Auto Repair, we are often asked what is included in a standard tune-up. The answer will vary from garage to garage, but generally it’s a type of preventative and proactive maintenance that focuses on problem areas and fixes small problems so they don’t get bigger. Most tune-ups involve a thorough inspection of the engine to make sure there are no leaks and that it sounds and feels right when the vehicle is running. For a closer look at some of the other ways a tune-up can improve your vehicle, check out our list of tune-up benefits.
Better Mileage: A tune-up can fix all the little things going on in your vehicle that you may not have noticed are causing you to spend more on gas. For example, if your brakes are seizing, this can cause your vehicle to swallow more than usual. During the tune-up, your brakes will be checked and the brake pads may be replaced. Low fuel economy can also mean your tires aren’t properly aligned, causing them to spin at an odd angle and increasing friction on the axles and the road. Rotating and adjusting the tires can easily solve this problem and help reduce the amount of gas your car uses to drive from home to work and back.
Fix a rough ride: Let’s face it, as your vehicle ages, it doesn’t run as smoothly as it used to. You may have noticed that it shakes a bit or has a bit of trouble starting in the morning, especially when it’s cold. A power check and power check by your mechanic can diagnose both of these problems and determine what is causing the rattle and why your vehicle is not holding power as it should. From the starter to the exhaust, there are hundreds of internal components that can be the cause. A certified mechanic can find and fix the problem so you don’t have to drive from point A to point B in discomfort.
Illuminated dashboard lights: Each of the warning lights on your car is designed to tell you something, unfortunately not every driver is bilingual in car diagnostics. For this reason, our professional team of mechanics will work to uncover what the warning lights mean, why they are on, and how to fix them quickly and efficiently.
A thorough check-up: Think of your car tune-up like you would a medical check-up of your body. Thoroughly inspects working components, finds problems and allows them to be cured. Just as your doctor can prescribe medication to correct an ailment, your mechanic will suggest that you get something fixed to improve handling, reduce the likelihood of failure, and overall make your ride better.
During a tune-up, your mechanic will perform a code scan to check for ignition problems or exhaust leaks. He also spends this time checking everything from valves, rings and seals to battery voltage and engine leaks. Your mechanic may not always find a problem during a tune-up, which is great news for those who love their vehicles, but in most cases there will be a thing or two that needs to be fixed before you want to drive again. The important thing to remember after tuning is that your mechanic gives you the opportunity to fix small anthills before they turn into molehills. We’d much rather help you fix a small part now than have to do an overhaul later.
Glenn’s Auto Repair is a small family business and we feel that every client becomes a part of that family as well. Our top priority is to provide you with high quality service every time we work on your vehicle. To be safe while driving and not to spend too much in the future. For more information about Glenn’s Auto Repair, our tune-up services, preventative maintenance, and other types of auto repair services, contact us today! Our team of experienced staff are always happy to meet new and existing customers and work with you to schedule an appointment with our mechanics at your convenience.