Aberdeen Muffler Works

Although 1886 is credited with being the birth year of the modern automobile, did you know that the first gas gauge wasn’t installed until 1922?

Are you having all the maintenance milestones for your car or truck attended to? Doing so helps you get every penny out of your investment and increases your ride's resale value. The owner's manual provides you information on what and when maintenance is needed.

If you feel a shimmy or unaccounted for movement in your steering wheel while driving at higher speeds, the problem could be with wheel alignment, wheel balance, or even a bent wheel. Have your mechanic inspect your car to pinpoint the problem.

Grinding sounds when braking are not good; it indicates the pads have failed and the metal backing is rubbing on the brake rotor. Bring your car in immediately to have the problem fixed.

If you notice that your vehicle is consuming oil at an unusual rate, the first thing to do is check for a leak. Place a clean sheet of cardboard underneath the car, and check later for signs of an oil leak. If there isn't any indication of one, have the engine analyzed for other problems.

Vehicles today are very complex but, did you know that they're somewhat easier to fix? Thanks to onboard computers and specialized scanners, the car or truck can tell the mechanic exactly what's wrong so long, drawn out searches are effectively eliminated.

What is a jump starter? Also known as a power bank, a jump starter is basically a large battery used to start a car with a nonfunctional power supply or dead battery.

If your car throws a check engine warning and its performance suddenly deteriorates, you should keep going until you make it home or to a repair shop. This decrease in power is caused by the vehicle's computer entering limp mode which is designed to prevent any damage from getting worse.

If your car's AC suddenly stops blowing cold air, the most likely culprit is a leak in the system. Unfortunately, these leaks can be difficult to trace and seal so the best thing to do would be to get a specialist to work on the problem.

Keeping the tires at right pressure ensures an ideal point of contact of the tread to the road so the tires don’t drag excessively. Make sure to check tire pressure once per month after the vehicle has been sitting overnight.

If your car’s A/C system is low on refrigerant, this indicates a leak somewhere which must be fixed immediately. A leaking A/C system should not be refilled without fixing, as it is a violation of federal law.

Do you often face problems while changing gears or are your gears slipping? If yes, there could be some fault in your car’s transmission. Get it checked by our car repair professionals to avoid more major problems.

If your vehicle's front suspension components need to be taken apart, chances are, you will need to have the wheels realigned when everything's put back together. This is because the removal of parts will invalidate adjustments previously done and thus cause the vehicle to veer to the left or to the right.

While an oil change may be something you can perform at home, you may want to have a professional garage do the work instead. This is particularly true if you have a cramped engine bay as access can be tight and you may inadvertently damage something during the process.

Grinding sounds when braking are not good; it indicates the pads have failed and the metal backing is rubbing on the brake rotor. Bring your vehicle in immediately to have the problem fixed.

Hearing a high-pitched whine coming from the engine after it has started? It could indicate a problem with the starter or the flywheel. The only way to be sure is to have it checked and then repaired, if necessary.

If you clock a lot of miles over the course of a year, it would be prudent to have your vehicle inspected more often. This is particularly true if you drive long stretches over rough roads as your vehicle will experience a lot more wear and tear.

Belts and hoses need to be inspected periodically. Look for cracks, fraying, sagging, and rips and tears, and have them replaced before they fail. Otherwise, your ride won't be going anywhere.

To check if your shock absorbers are still good, you’ll need to do a bounce test. This involves pushing down hard on one corner of your vehicle to see how many times that corner bounces. A good shock will arrest the motion after a bounce while a bad one will not be able to counter the movement effectively.

Regularly rotating tires extends their life and improves performance. Have them rotated when you have the oil changed. At the same time, have the condition of the brakes inspected.

Don't overlook or neglect the belts in your car's engine. If they look greasy or glazed, contain splits and chunking, or have cracks, then it’s time to replace them.

If you want to upgrade the suspension components on your four-wheel drive vehicle, it would be best to have it done professionally. This is because a great deal of know-how is needed for such projects so an amateur DIY attempt isn't wise or safe.

Regularly washing your vehicle can help to maintain the condition of your vehicle's paint.

Did you buy a new part to replace an old one, but it's outside your DIY skills? Bring it to us and we'll install it for you. This is a pretty common practice and we'll be glad to help you out.

If your windshield wiper is making scraping noises, it means - not surprisingly, that you need new wiper blades. Change them now before the bad weather makes driving in reduced visibility dangerous.

"When I first starting making money, when I first made my first six-digits, I was - my big thing was I went to put super unleaded in my truck for the first time." - Matthew McConaughey

Even though technological advances have resulted in improved products, things still break. Always check your car's hoses and belts and look for signs of wear. If you think they need replacing, come in and have them changed.

Two things that should be in every car emergency kit: a backup battery for a cell phone and a tool that can be used to break the glass in case you are unable to exit the vehicle due to electrical failure or flood waters.

Buying a used car? Whether it's from a dealer or a private transaction, make arrangements to have us inspect it before completing the deal. Unless the seller is willing to give you a warranty, it's "buyer beware."

What is a Road Force Balancer? It is a special tire machine that balances tires more effectively. It can also detect flaws in a rim and tire, and recommend match-mounting the tire and wheel to counterbalance these imperfections.