Lynchburg VA | Auto Repair | Car Repair Shops

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

July 22, 2018

Auto Repair, Forest VA, Lynchburg VA, steering and suspension

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…

Why Should You Replace Busted Axle Boots?

July 12, 2018

Auto Repair, Forest VA, Lynchburg VA, steering and suspension

This Jeep Cherokee shows how long term neglect of busted axle boots can lead to a more serious and costly repair. On one side, the broken axle boot is completely gone, having busted up and flown away from the vehicle. This allowed all the grease…

Double Gasket Danger on an Oil Change

June 28, 2018

Forest VA, Lynchburg VA, oil change maintenance

Oil changes are a regular part of vehicle maintenance so it’s important to make sure that they are done properly. As this video shows, one problem that can arise during this service is that the oil filter gasket, which should stay attached to the filter…

See Why Heater Core Replacement is a HUGE Job . . .

June 5, 2018

Auto Repair, Engine Diagnostics, Forest VA, Heater Core Replacement, Lynchburg VA

This video shows part of a two-day job replacing a heater core for this Chevrolet. The entire dash has to be removed and disassembled just to get access to this leaking heater core which has to replaced. The vehicle was brought in for overheating due…

New Tire Ruined by Nail in Sidewall/Flex Zone :(

May 29, 2018

Forest VA, Lynchburg VA, tire repair, tire service

A frustrating situation! This video shows an almost new tire that has been punctured by a nail in its flexible sidewall area. This location makes it irreparable (non-patchable) because of the constant flexing of the tire’s rubber when the car is driven. A plug patch…

Intermittent Horn Problem Due to Animal Hair?

May 20, 2018

Forest VA, Lynchburg VA, state inspection

This video shows an interesting cause of an intermittent horn problem that plagued this customer for many years. When the driver’s wheel was disassembled for access to the horn contact (underneath the red wires), we removed fibrous debris that resembled HORSE HAIR of all things,…

Failed Air Filter Causes Mass Airflow Problems

May 10, 2018

Auto Repair, Engine Diagnostics, engine performance, Forest VA, Lynchburg VA

This video of a Chevy Silverado shows the inside of the air filter box clogged with debris from a failed aftermarket, high-performance, reusable air filter. This dirty air filter began disintegrating inside the air filter box and caused problems with the mass airflow sensor, causing…

New Cylinder Head Gaskets

May 2, 2018

Auto Repair, blown head gasket, Forest VA, Lynchburg VA

This Ford Ranger was brought in with a poor running/misfire condition. The head gaskets were leaking coolant into the engine cylinders causing it to overheat and run poorly. This video shows a resurfaced set of cylinder heads being installed. Video provided by Forest Automotive: Complete…

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Differential Seal Leak Needs Attention to Avoid More Costly Future Repair