This vehicle came in for braking problems after the brakes were replaced elsewhere. Upon removing the wheels for a thorough inspection, we found the brake hose & caliper twisted/kinked. This very common condition can occur when replacing the brake pads if the caliper is reinstalled...
Author: Sharon George
Sharon is a lifelong Forest resident & mother of three, who graduated with an M.Ed. in English from Lynchburg College and taught in the public schools until becoming a small auto-repair business owner with her husband, Dave, in 1997.
Differential Seal Leak Needs Attention to Avoid More Costly Future Repair
Noticed during an oil change/vehicle check over, this video shows a failed differential stub axle seal leaking differential fluid. Without seal attention/replacement, the differential will eventually fail due to loss of lubrication. (The differential is a set of gears allowing a vehicle's driven wheels to...
Broken Toyota Sway Bar
The customer brought this Toyota in after noticing something "broken" and rattling under the car. The cause was readily apparent since a rear sway bar had completely broken in two. Sway bars help stabilize a car around curves or during evasive handling maneuvers, transferring energy...