#autotuneup

It is recommended that a preventative cooling system maintenance check be performed at least once every two years. Consult your vehicle owner’s manual for specific auto guidelines. This inspection is designed to identify areas that need attention.

A flashing check engine light is typically indicative of a serious problem affecting your vehicle's ignition, fuel or emission systems. If your check engine light is on or flashing, it's time to come into our PFLUGERVILLE Complete Auto Care store for a car diagnostic. Our auto service professionals will investigate the check engine code error and troubleshoot the problem. If you delay a car diagnostic or necessary engine repair, the problems and costs can quickly escalate.

A fully functioning brake system is crucial to your safety, the safety of your passengers, and the safety of other drivers on the road. Your vehicle’s brake system involves highly engineered parts and precise movements that stop your vehicle by converting kinetic energy into thermal energy. Over time, friction and heat has the potential to wear down the brake shoes, brake pads, calipers, brake rotors, and other braking components. While the components comprising each brake system may vary, the warning signs for impending brake repairs are the same.

Axles are an important part of the wheel system but are a component that many vehicle owners neglect. To ensure proper vehicle maintenance, it’s good to have a basic knowledge of what the axle does and why it’s important. You should also familiarize yourself with how to tell if your axle is malfunctioning and what to do to have it repaired. Axles connect to the wheels and they bear the weight of your entire vehicle. They also may help drive your vehicle, and in most cars are an integral part of the steering system.

We offer a Complete Electrical Check that evaluates the health of your car alternator, starter and battery. During a Complete Electrical Check, our certified auto service professionals will test how your battery, starter and alternator perform at idle, during high RPMs, and under high voltage loads. Signs of Bad Alternator If your car is exhibiting any of the following behaviors, you could be in need of an alternator repair or replacement. Signs of a potentially bad alternator include:

When your tire alignment is off, your ability to drive safely is compromised. Sometimes unaligned wheels can be obvious – your car pulls to one side of the road or your steering wheel has a vibration in it from balancing issues. In some cases, it can be subtle and the driver won't even notice. That's why regular tire alignment checkups are a must-do. The better maintenance you keep, the longer your car will run healthily. If your car alignment feels off – or if it's simply been a while – come see us at Kwik Kar Auto Care of PFLUGERVILLE, TX and our alignment experts will take a look.