Lynchburg | Auto Repair | Car Repair Shops

This Dodge truck had a no start condition due to poor/low power to the PCM (power train computer module)–the vehicle’s main computer. Testing showed that there was a circuit fault within the wiring harness, a high-resistance condition that required correction. The collection of wires seen…

Why Is This Tire Repairable? Understanding Tire Patches vs. Tire Plugs

March 27, 2019

Lynchburg, Lynchburg VA, tire repair, tire service

This vehicle has a screw embedded in its tire in a repairable location since it is on a flat plane, not too close to the edges of the tire which are considered a “flex zone.” Some leaks are able to be patched, but only if…

Loose Ball Joints and Control Arms--Safety Issue!!

February 14, 2019

Forest VA, Lynchburg, state inspection, steering and suspension, suspension

This middle-aged Chevy S.U.V. is driven daily and came in for a routine state inspection. During the required steering/suspension check, we found both front upper ball joints and control arms dangerously worn. These components are supposed to be tight with no play. As you…

Dangerous Bubble in Tire

December 5, 2018

Forest VA, Lynchburg, state inspection, tire repair, tire service

This vehicle was brought in for state inspection and failed for the tire damage shown in this video. You can see a bubble in the tire created by broken support cords, the result of blunt force trauma such as a hard curb hit. This protrusion…

Kinked Brake Hose

August 31, 2018

Auto Repair, Brake Service, brakes, Forest VA, hoses, Lynchburg

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…

Multiple Brake Safety Issues Found on Farm-Use Vehicle

April 24, 2018

brake noise, Brake Service, Forest VA, Lynchburg, state inspection

Because Virginia does not require annual state inspections on farm-use vehicles, several serious brake safety issues were found all at one time on this farm truck. The first issue is a badly kinked brake hose line assembly which can create a dangerous pulling condition or…

Hidden Bad Battery Connection Causes Starting Problems

April 16, 2018

Auto Repair, Battery Service, Forest VA, Lynchburg, starting & charging problems

This GMC Denali was brought in for a no start condition with the battery tested as “good.” Even though all connections looked fine visually, resistance checks showed a problem in the positive cable assembly somewhere. Disassembling the protective terminal boot (red rubber insulator seen below)…

Diesel Fuel in a Gasoline Motor

March 29, 2018

Auto Repair, diesel, Engine Diagnostics, exhaust emissions, Forest VA, fuel contamination, Lynchburg

What happens to your car if you accidentally put diesel fuel in a gasoline motor? The diesel gas can cause catastrophic failure to the fuel injection system (fuel pump, fuel pump module, fuel pressure regulators and fuel injectors) and to the various catalytic converters (different…

Thorough Cleaning Finds Multiple Leaks on a Chevrolet Corvette

March 20, 2018

Auto Repair, Engine Diagnostics, Forest VA, Lynchburg, power steering

This video shows multiple power steering leaks on a 1980 Chevy Corvette Stingray. The customer brought the car in for a power steering leak, which primarily seemed to be coming from the pump area. However, after thoroughly cleaning the undercarriage and waiting for everything to…

Misfire Caused by Bad Spark Plug

March 11, 2018

Auto Repair, Engine Diagnostics, Forest VA, Lynchburg, Tune Up

This video shows the carbon tracking on a bad spark plug found in a Subaru Forester that came in for a poor running condition / engine miss. Carbon tracking occurs when the ignition spark travels around the outside of the plug instead of jumping the…

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