Older VehiclesStop It! You Need Good BrakesGood brakes are obviously very important. If you've ever had your brakes go out while you're driving around the Tiffin area, you'll know how terrifying it can be. Today we'll focus on how to tell when you have a brake problem and how to make good repair choices. Often, the first indication that... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on May 16, 2021 The Need for Speed (Wheel Speed Sensor Maintenance)Today's vehicles have some pretty amazing technology in them, including a computerized braking system we all pretty much take for granted these days. Antilock brake systems (ABS) have been around for years but they help drivers stop in much shorter distances reliably than ever before. When you ... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on February 28, 2021 A Sticky Brake Situation (Parking Brake Service and Maintenance)We've all been there. You park your vehicle on a steeper than usual hill and worry about it rolling down while you're running your errands. So you decide you'll use the parking brake. When you get back, you release the parking brake, hit the ignition, put it in gear anduh, ohyou can feel the p... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on September 20, 2020 Bad VibesYour vehicle has a way of letting you know when something's wrong. Consider a vibrating steering wheel. It certainly didn't do that when it was new, so that shake is trying to tell you something.There are a few things that can cause your steering wheel to vibrate as you drive down the road. One... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on May 10, 2020 Used Cars: Courtesy Auto Repair Plus Advice on What to Do After You BuyUsed vehicles are certainly an economical choice for budget-conscious Tiffin drivers. But how can we know we're getting a good used vehicle and not just inheriting someone else's problems?There are good used vehicles for sale in the Tiffin area. Vehicles are sold when families upsize, when famili... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on June 30, 2019 Courtesy Auto Repair Plus Brake Service for Safe Stopping in TiffinLet's talk about something critical for all Tiffin drivers: your brakes. Your vehicle is heavy, and it takes a lot of muscle to bring it and your passengers to a safe stop – so everything needs to be in good working order.Here's an explanation on how your disc brakes work:The wheel hub keeps yo... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on October 29, 2017 Automotive Tips from Courtesy Auto Repair Plus: Rotor ProblemsThe brake rotor, or disc, is attached to your wheel. The brake pads rub on the rotor to slow your car when you are driving in Tiffin.Rotors can warp, crack or become misaligned. They can also be damaged by worn out brake pads that scratch grooves into the surface. These conditions result in less ... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on September 29, 2017 Hitting the Brakes in TiffinSafety should always be an element of your vehicle care. So even if you don't care about how your vehicle looks, you should practice preventive maintenance to protect yourself — and other Tiffin drivers — on the road. And good safety... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on January 02, 2017 Brake Service at Courtesy Auto Repair Plus in TiffinBrakes really aren't optional equipment for Tiffin drivers' vehicles. And taking care of them isn't optional either.A regular brake inspection is on every Ohio driver's vehicle maintenance schedule. At Courtesy Auto Repair Plus, our ... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on September 13, 2016 Automotive Tips from Courtesy Auto Repair Plus: Brake NoiseYour brake pads are the important parts that rub against the rotor (or disc) to slow and stop your car when driving in Tiffin. They eventually wear down.When your pads are worn too much, they won’t stop your vehicle as well. When the friction material is worn away, metal parts of the pad are expo... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on August 01, 2016 |
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