Automotive Tips from Courtesy Auto Repair Plus: Battery Testing
October 1, 2023
The simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced at Courtesy Auto Repair Plus when they are no longer able to hold a full charge.Batteries are a big ticket item for most Tiffin drivers and its tempting to put off buying a new one as long as possible.... More
Combustion Choreography: Timing Belt Replacement at Courtesy Auto Repair Plus in Tiffin
September 24, 2023
Have you ever seen a ballet performance? Have you wondered how all of those dancers manage to travel all over the stage jumping and twirling and never crash into each other? That's the job of a choreographer.Our auto engines are also highly choreographed. Pistons travel up and down inside cylinde... More
Bouncy Bouncy ? Are My Shocks Bad?
September 17, 2023
When Tiffin drivers think about preventive maintenance, what usually comes to mind is oil, fluids and brakes. We don't generally think about our shocks or struts, but these auto parts keep our tires on the road.Tiffin drivers don't think about shocks as often as oil changes because shocks and st... More
Idle Talk about Engines (Causes of Rough Engine Idling)
September 10, 2023
When you slow down at stoplight, your vehicle's idle should be smooth as silk. But what happens when the engine is missing or idling roughly? That's your engine's way of telling you, "Hey, I've got something wrong with me and if you don't get someone to find out what it is, I may not start the n... More
Restore Your Get-Up-and-Go (Fuel and Air Induction Cleaning)
September 3, 2023
You may have heard the old saying, "My get-up-and-go got up and went." If your vehicle's engine's fuel economy is noticeably worse, your engine is idling roughly or stalling or your vehicle's acceleration isn't what it used to be, ask your service advisor if you might need your vehicle's fuel and... More
Bad Vibrations (Brake Rotor Replacement)
August 27, 2023
If youve ever stepped on your brake pedal and felt your vehicle vibrate, thats a signal that you shouldnt ignore. A pulsating brake pedal is a sign that something is wrong. Braking action should be smooth, sure, and quiet, not shaky and noisy. Most newer vehicles have disc brakes, called that b... More
Mercury Rising (Hot Weather Vehicle Concerns)
August 20, 2023
The heat is on, and your vehicle takes a beating when it is. Several of your vehicle's systems are under extra stress in hot weather, so here are a few to make sure are getting the care and maintenance they need. It makes sense that the cooling system is one to make sure is in top shape. Vehicl... More
Let Courtesy Auto Repair Plus Help You Keep Your Vehicle Another Couple of Years
August 13, 2023
Tiffin area residents may remember when the U.S. government's Cash for Clunkers program made a splash on the news scene. People were offered incentives to trade in old vehicles for new, in the interest of better and improved air quality from reduced emissions.But a lot of Tiffin drivers want to h... More
Fuel Injection: It Keeps Getting Better for Tiffin Drivers
August 6, 2023
Tiffin residents know that engines need to burn fuel to operate. Fuel is pumped from your fuel tank to your vehicle engine where it is squirtedor injectedinto your engine's cylinders. This is the function of the fuel injectors.There are two ways to inject fuel into an engine. Fuel needs air to b... More
Tire or Re-Tire? (Getting Tires Ready for Hot Weather)
July 30, 2023
Heat isn't easy on vehicle tires, and as the seasons change, make sure yours are ready to take the heat. Let's talk first about inflation. Heat causes air to expand, so heat alone can raise the pressure in your tires. If you are driving on overinflated tires, they won't have as much contact wi... More