Here’s a typical scenario: You start your car in the morning, and as soon as the engine fires up, you notice a loud, high-pitched squeal. When you accelerate or make a U-turn, the squealing gets louder and more pronounced. What’s causing your engine to squeal? Although there are a few causes of a squealing […]
Some vehicles exhibit brake related concerns such as brake noise, brake judder or brake dragging. If you encounter a situation that causes you to experience one of these symptoms you should seek a professional mechanic to inspect your vehicle’s brake system. An experienced technician will address the specific brake symptom that is causing the concerning […]
The brake caliper is a component in the brake assembly where the pads and pistons are housed. If you have a stuck or hanging brake caliper, the brake pad won’t disengage from the brake rotor surface. This situation leaves you feeling like you are driving with the brakes slightly applied at all times because they […]
It’s vital that you have regular brake maintenance performed to remain safe on the road. Once you understand the process and what needs to be accomplished, you’ll know when to take your car in for brake service. Each component of your brake system needs attention. There are five to think about: the master cylinder, lines, […]
Generally speaking, most drivers, on any given day, pay little if any attention their brakes. That is until something goes wrong—a squealing or grinding noise, the feel of a soft brake pedal, a strange smell or one of those annoying lights glowing on the dashboard. Today’s brake systems, especially since the 2004 mandate that all […]
Few things can ruin a day faster than an unexpected car crisis. You’re driving to work, on your way to dinner with friends or taking the kids to soccer practice when something on your dashboard catches your eye: a warning light. It might appear as a glowing orange engine symbol, or as bold, intimidating type: […]
Dealing with a malfunctioning mass airflow sensor (MAF) can be quite frustrating. A damaged MAF can affect the performance of your vehicle and make it risky to drive on the road. So, it is important that you get it repaired by a professional automotive repair and services company as soon as possible. However, if you want to […]
Ensuring your car’s maintenance is important all year around. However, it becomes even more essential when the seasons change and the condition of your car components and the road changes with them. At PA Auto Inspection, our priority is the safety of you and your family on the road. To help keep your vehicle running […]
Preventative maintenance and care is something that is applicable in pretty much any aspect of our lives. However, when it comes to vehicles, we often ignore this concept. Some vehicle owners think that if the car is working fine, it does not require any maintenance. Well, the truth is that your car requires maintenance so that […]
If this is the first time you have gotten involved in a vehicle accident, you might have feelings of bewilderment regarding the collision repair process. Even though many customers are only interested in the ultimate result and do not really concern themselves with the technicalities involved, we believe that it is essential for every customer […]