Mishawaka Auto Repair

A customer had his car towed in because the Vehicle had Intermittent Starting Issues. We had to Diagnosis the Vehicle and found it had a GPS Tracking System that was faulty. GPS Tracking is an acronym:  Global Positioning System. It involves an organization of 24 satellites in orbit and Tools on the ground that can set up an individual or article's area on Earth with shocking accuracy. GPS Tracking tracks three separate informational indexes: situating, route, and timing.   From preventive maintenance to major repairs, Ricks Auto Service at 405 W. Jefferson Blvd. Call 574-255-4724, or visit online: https://ricksautoservice.org/ #RicksAutoService #MishawakaMechanic #MishawaAutoRepair #No Start #Alignment  

Symptoms of a bad or worn Ball Joint: One of the Symptoms of a bad or worn-out Ball Joint, is your tire will show excessive wear on the inside or outside of the Tire.. Tires may also show wear from any problems with the Steering or it has been a while since you have had the Vehicle Aligned. You may also be hearing odd sounds such as a faint bang, grinding or popping noise coming from the corner of the Vehicle. With a worn Ball there is to much free motion. You may also feel the Vehicle pull from side to side, or a Steering Wheel shaking excessively. The Ball Joint connects to the Steering and Suspension. Any of these above signs may be a red flag, give us a call or go online to make an appointment so we can keep your family safe driving on the road

How do you know if your Car is Road Trip Ready? If your Vehicle is making any strange noises, when you start the Engine. When you Brake or try and Start your Car. Talk to your Mechanic if you don’t have one give us a call. Don’t let car trouble ruin your next long get-away weekend. A few Car Maintenance tasks before you go will get you there and back again but also give you peace of mind. Checking the Fluids in your car. When was the last time you had an Oil Change? Checking your Vehicle Coolant will keep you and your Engine cool. What about your Vehicles Battery, is it Corrosion-Free and relatively new (2-5 years old). Don’t forget your Engines Belts and Hoses. Belts should be tightly installed and Hoses crack-free.Don't forget to check your Tire Tread. If you have any noises coming from the Brakes make sure the Brake Pads or Rotors are safe. Schedule an appointment today we will give make sure your Vehicle is Road Ready and Safe.   ... read more

"Brake Problems"? "How do you stop a Brake Caliper from making noise?" "Can a Brake Rotor make noise?" Ricks Auto Service, serving the Michiana Area since 1977, is the place for those Brake Problems. Your Brakes need a detailed check as we do with any service. Our ASE Brake Specialists invest enough time to do a thorough inspection of your Brakes’ condition. At Ricks Auto Service, we make sure your Rotors aren’t warped, which could be some of the noise you are hearing. Also, if your Brake Caliper is sticking or freezing up, those could be the noises you are hearing. We recommend that you schedule an appointment. Driving with bad Rotors or Calipers can be dangerous. Give us a call: Ricks Auto Service 405 W. Jefferson Blvd Mishawaka IN (574) 255-4724 or make an appointment from your phone or online https://www.ricksautoservice.org/appointments