Mishawaka Auto Repair

How often should I change my wiper blades? In our Midwest weather, which is harsh, you should change your wiper blades every six months We recommend October and then again in March or April. As your wiper blades wear they become less efficient in keeping your windshield clean. That could become a safety hazard. If you don’t want to change them every six months at least change them once a year, possibly with your Oil Change. To extend the life of your windshield wipers here are a couple of easy tips. Defrost and scrape the window before you use the wiper blades, may keep them from snapping. Keep your windshield clean-when you get gas clean the front and back windows. Press the washer if you need to clean something off the window, you can wear the blades out faster on dry window. From preventive maintenance to major repairs, Ricks Auto Service at 405 W. Jefferson Blvd. Call 574-255-4724, or visit online:  ... read more

What can drain the car battery when the car is off? Headlights or dome lights left on. Your battery is already weak or in poor condition. Severely corroded connections. Draining on your electrical system such as glove box or trunk light that doesn’t go off. Extreme temperatures either hot or cold. Lose belts or worn tensioners prevent alternator to work properly. You could have a charging system problem. Todays vehicles require a greater amount of reserve capacity when the engine is off.  Ricks Auto Service also back up these batteries with a 3-year 36,000 mile warranty, they are just that good! We also do free battery checks. Ricks Auto Service at 405 W. Jefferson Blvd. Call 574-255-4724, or visit online: https://ricksautoservice.org/ #ricksautoservice #Mishawakamechanic #mishawaautorepair #covid #electricalissues #AutoRepairNearMe #fuelPump #Fuel #Essentialbusiness #Local #Business

Ricks Auto Service offers full service oil changes. On top of replacing the engine oil and filter, we perform an in-depth Vehicle Health Assessment. Our ASE Certified Mechanics use a digital vehicle inspection including photos of all parts in their present condition. The Health Assessment includes: Checking and topping off all the fluids, looking for any signs of leakage. We also check for wear on your tires, Brakes, wipers, hoses, belts and filters. This allows us to partner with you in a long-term care of your vehicle. Our 36,000 mile 3-year warranty backs up our work and gives you peace of mind. Join the thousands of Michiana customers who have trusted us over the years. 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 

How to tell if you have bad struts: There are a number of issues why you may need to replace your struts. Do you experience a  rougher ride than usual? When stopping weak shocks or struts can cause the vehicle to dip forward.  Fluid leakage may be another indicator of worn struts. Are your tires worn unevenly or do you have bald spots? Another issue may be a loud knocking sound or clunking noise (or unusual sound). These issues happen over time, if you notice any of the above give us a call and we will figure out the problem. For 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 #waterpump #electricalissues #AutoRepairNearMe #fuelPump #Fuel s #Local #Business

My car is overheating. Vehicles today have amazing cooling systems that have heat sensors run by a computer-controlled electric fans. With all that, your vehicle can still overheat. A leak or blockage in the engine cooling system or another part could be the problem. Parts may leak after regular wear and tear can be your: rubber hoses, gaskets, and water pumps. DON”T ignore. Some signs that your car is overheating: steam or smoke from under the hood. The temperature gage spikes to red or “H”. Leaking coolant can have a burnt odor, or a strange smell.  If you are not car savvy, give Ricks Auto Service a call in Mishawaka. Be cautious looking under the hood it can overheat to almost 230 degrees, hot water or steam may spray on you.  From preventive maintenance to major repairs, Ricks Auto Service at 405 W. Jefferson Blvd. Call 574-255-4724, or visit online: https://ricksautoservice.org/  ... read more