Cincinnati Auto Repair

By Brian Jackson The Benefits of Preventative Maintenance for Your Vehicle  Are you looking for a way to make your tax return stretch further?! One of the most effective ways is to invest in preventative maintenance for your vehicle. Not only will you enjoy the benefits of a well-maintained ride, but you will also save money over the year by protecting yourself from costly repairs in the future. The Basics of Preventative Maintenance  Preventative maintenance is an ongoing process that helps keep your vehicle running smoothly and efficiently. But you might ask yourself, what does preventative maintenance typically include?   Preventative Maintenance Commonly Includes: Regular oil changes Tire rotations Brake inspections Filter replacements Fluid inspection & replenishment Trouble code checking Vehicle functionality tests Relying on a certified technician to perform these services helps ensure you catch any potential problems before they become bigger, he ... read more

Your vehicle's engine bay is home to all kinds of components and peripheral devices. One of them is the serpentine belt which transfers mechanical power from your engine to all other parts that need it to operate. The power steering pump, alternator, and air conditioning compressor are just to name a few. If you want to prevent all these systems from failing, here are some signs that you can look out for. Heavy Steering Experiencing heavy or unresponsive steering? Well, most of the time the answer lies in the power steering system which is powered by the serpentine belt. If the belt is loose or completely broken, the steering wheel becomes hard to control because there is nothing to provide power to the power steering system. Keep in mind that this only applies to cars with non-electric power steering pumps. Battery Light on the Dashboard One of the reasons that you might have your vehicle's battery light on is a torn serpentine belt. The battery is powered by transforming ... read more

Image by Photo Mix from Pixabay    What exactly will the future of Japanese cars be?  When we think about the car industry’s future, we typically think of the Japanese being at the forefront of innovation, just as they led the technology industry in the post-WW2 world. The Japanese continued to develop new, extraordinary breakthroughs that we now take for granted, such as digital music. It’s not a giant leap of logic to assume the Japanese will also be at the front of the line where innovation is concerned. To the outsider, it might appear that the Japanese import market has been playing catch up with Europe and America, outside Toyota’s consistent steps f ... read more