Braking systems are complex. Parts of these systems are also designed to wear with time. Pads and rotors work together to slow your car, but with time they can wear too thin, get too hot, or can warp. Check your manual for proper intervals, and when in doubt, give us a call.

This can be a minimal issue or more serious. Noises mean your braking system needs attention. Call us.

For most cases, your vehicle’s manual will have suggested intervals. However, this is often related most to your driving habits. We can inspect and give you a better idea.

Tires, by nature, are not perfectly weighted. Professionals use weights to balance tires to reduce shake or wobble. If you are experiencing either of these, you may need tire balancing.

This will depend mostly on your driving habits, road conditions, and tire type. Your vehicle owner manual will give recommendations, and we are here to help support. If your tires have bald spots, wear unevenly, are cracked, or you are simply unsure, give us a call and we can help.

There are a couple reasons this can be, but most likely you need an alignment. With Alaska’s roads being as rough as they are, alignments are also more commonly needed. We can properly align your car to keep you on the road and maintain longevity in your car’s suspension and steering components.

Likely you have suspension parts wearing. Struts and shocks are not just there for comfort, they are also integral to safety and keeping your care stable on the road. If you have any play in your steering or sloppy feel in your ride, you should contact us to diagnose.

Probably not. Belts are designed to work within certain tolerances and as they expand and contract, issues can arise over time that will lead to misalignment. This can, in turn, lead to belts squealing or slipping.

Of course the answer to this will depend. However, at some point, the answer is most certainly yes. Just like belts, hoses work within tolerances and they wear out with time. You should have them checked by a professional regularly and changed when necessary.

Timing belts are an extremely important part of any vehicle, and your owner’s manual will give suggested timing belt change intervals. You should be diligent to follow this schedule. Missing this one could lead to ruining your engine and extremely expensive repair.

While emissions testing was previously required in Anchorage, it is no longer the case.

Bring it in or give us a call. There are different reasons this can be the case, but it is almost impossible to know without diagnosing your particular issue.

Car batteries are designed to last usually from three to five years, depending on use and climate conditions. Sometimes batteries will last significantly longer. Modern vehicles use batteries in many ways to maintain vital systems. Even if your battery seems to be working fine, it is a good thing to get checked and serviced regularly. You don’t want to be stranded due to a simple battery issue.

Absolutely. This is another preventative maintenance issue that we can help you with. If you want to know how well your battery is performing, just swing by or give us a call to schedule a time and we can help test your battery.

Generally adhere to your owner’s manual for information on intervals for proper maintenance. However, in extreme climates, like Alaska, you may need to do this more often to maintain peak performance.

In most cases, this is completely normal. Your car’s fan is controlled by the computer, and will turn on when it is supposed to. However, if it turns on, but does not produce heat or cooling in your vehicle properly, there may be something wrong. We can diagnose this for you.

Bring it in. We can check the codes that your computer is sending and diagnose the root cause of the problem. We can also repair any needed issues and get you back on the road, safe and sound.

No. All modern vehicles turn these lights on when you first start your car just to check the system and make sure all indicators are working properly. If the indicator turns off, you are good to go.

There can be many reasons, and we can inspect to identify the culprit in your case. Common reasons are low fluid levels, thermostat issues, and heater core blockages.

Follow your vehicle’s owner manual to be sure. As with most things, this may need to be done more frequently in more extreme climates or depending on driver habits. Contact us to get more information if you aren’t sure.

Ummmmm, probably not. Call us and we will see if you need to bring it in for further diagnosis. Most likely there are issues that need to be addressed, but taking the time required to find the culprit will help save both time and money. It will also help keep you safe on the road.