Mishawaka Auto Repair

This is considered the ABC's of basic Car Care: A - Always follow a PREVENTATIVE VEHICLE MAINTENANCE plan B - Be sure to HAVE YOUR CAR INSPECTED when you suspect there is a problem C - CORRECT THE PROBLEM to help avoid the inconvenience and potential safety hazards of breaking down away from home  

With all the rain we've had there are certain things we should be doing when we have to go thru the flooded area. If you can't avoid a "flooded" area and have to drive through it Sometimes the flood water comes to you rather than the other way around or you have no alternative route available and you have to drive through it. When that happens, here are some precautions to take. When approaching a depth of standing water on a road, always slow down before entering it. Even a very shallow depth of water can cause aquaplaning if entered at speed. The tires effectively lose contact with the road, resulting in a loss of steering control.   If there are other vehicles around, watch what happens to them as they drive through the water. Doing so will help you judge its depth and how it affects the vehicle as well as warn of any hidden hazards beneath the surface.   Proceed into the water very slowly and maintain a steady pace so as not to ... read more

We work on all makes of cars, Ford, GM, Honda, Toyota Chevy to name a few. Working on these and any other makes or models is what we do best. Call and come in today, need a loaner, ours are free

Picture is of worn pads-you can see where the "squeak comes from" "Why do my brakes make noise?" Brakes are not to be played with, there is an entire braking system in your car that needs regular servicing. Just replacing brake pads is not enough, the whole system needs to be maintained & serviced regularly. This squeaky or squealing noise can be an indicator that it is time to have your brakes inspected and possibly replaced. Brake noise can occur for other reasons than worn out pads, however. Moisture can cause brake rotors, which are unfinished metal, to rust as quickly as overnight. Brakes are not a component of your vehicle that should be ignored. Your braking system in your car needs to be regularly maintained & serviced regularly. We inspect your brakes when you come in for an oil change, but if you want a real complete ch ... read more