We had a new customer with an A/C problem. It wasn't blowing cold air into the vehicle. As it turned out, the compressor to the air conditioning system had broken. As most of us would want to know, she asked how it happened and what if anything she could have done to prevent it. The thing about your A/C compressor is that it runs most of the year, not just in the summer. Your HVAC system in your car is like your home. It pulls moisture out of the air and this is what cools us down in hot temperatures, and also what defrosts our windows in winter. But the compressor itself is like an engine. It needs servicing too. Her car probably would have never needed the repair if she had … [Read more...]
Throttle Body cleaning
We have had customers ask us "What is a throttle body cleaning, and why do I need one?" As you can see here in this picture there is the ugliest gunk you have ever seen, and unfortunately, your car does not like this gunk! Cleaning it can provide uninterrupted service and offer you the driver a continuous driving experience. Replacing the throttle would come after a cleaning or two. Call us to ask if your car is in need of this preventative maintenance service. … [Read more...]
Clean Diesel Technology
What is Clean Diesel and why is it good? Americans may remember the diesel technology we saw on the road in the 1970’s. Black exhaust, loud engines, slow performance. They did get nearly 50 mpg. During the energy crises of the Carter years that was worth it for many people who bought them. However, Americans never embraced diesels with vigor. That was for the Europeans. Anyway, they didn’t seem to mind dirty. Let’s fast forward to the 21st century. Over half of all Europeans still drive diesels. Gas is upwards of $7 per gallon across the pond. They engines have great power, no black exhaust, no smell, and...get ready for this, minimal pollutants. A 2007 model VW diesel can get 75 … [Read more...]
Top Gear, in case you wanted to know
Yes, the official favorite show of Autobahn Automotive is Top Gear. The British television show with 14 "seasons" boasts being the most watched television program in the world (you must say world like Jeremy Clarkson, one of the three hosts of the show, more on him later) Unfortunately America is the only nation in which the show is not broadcast in real time. We must watch old seasons until BBC America decides to give us new seasons. But, you can catch the current doings of the Top Gear crew on the internet of course. To get the most up to date info on cars and have a lot of fun learning about them, even for those who don't care to know, Top Gear is the best. The Stig is our … [Read more...]
Autoblog — We Obsessively Cover The Auto Industry
Autoblog — We Obsessively Cover The Auto Industry. … [Read more...]