Mishawaka Auto Repair

Many so-called cheap Brake Shops end up selling parts or services that you don't need. Have Brakes Inspected and measured Every time you Rotate and Balance Tires (every 6000 miles) By ASE Certified Technician Be sure to keep a record of dates and measurement Find a good Auto Repair Shop in Mishawaka or South Bend, which will educate you about Brakes before you need them, and who will answer your questions. It is also important to Flush your Brake System regularly: ABS - annually Non-ABS - every 2 years When cloudy or contaminated (Brake Fluid absorbs water from the atmosphere) I also recommend installing premium parts...there only two things you always want your car to do: Go and Stop. Make an appointment today:  https://www.ricksautoservice.org/appointments  

What are the signs of a bad Water Pump? Coolant Leak: depending on the color of your coolant, can be red to orange to green. If it is a dark color no matter the original color it’s time to get it flushed and new coolant added. You will find a puddle on the floor, general location of the Pump. The leak can come from Seals or Gaskets need to be replaced.Overheating Engine: if the Water Pump is going out it will not be working well. So it won’t be able to do it’s job of cooling the engine. Noise. If you hear a whining, grinding noise from the engine the belt could be slipping or the Pulley is bad. It also could be a bad Bearing. Look at the Water Pump itself. Is that a build up of sludge? Is there steam coming from the Radiator? Do Not try to remove the Radiator Cap, could cause burns. From preventive maintenance to major repairs, Ricks Auto Service at 405 W. Jefferson Blvd. Cal ... read more

  My Heater in my Honda stopped working?  The Heater can stop working for different reasons. The Antifreeze level in the Radiator may have a leak. The Thermostat might be going bad which doesn’t allow the Engine to properly warm up. Could even be the Blower Fan or the Blower Motor Resistor is bad. Your Heater Core could be clogged. The HVAC Controls may not be triggering the heating system. Could be Broken Dials or Knobs. Sometimes the Touchscreen has gone bad. Once you’ve located the problem, for this Honda it was the Heater Blower Resistor that was the culprit. We were able to replace and get the customer back on the road

Car leaking Antifreeze If your vehicle is leaking antifreeze, the problem needs to be repaired. Before you end up with a more costly issue. Your Engine's Radiator is filled with Coolant, a 50-50 mix of Antifreeze and water. A Pump on the Engine circulates the coolant through the Radiator, Engine, and Heater. Keeping your engine running at the proper temperature—and not overheating—regardless of the outside temperature. If an Engine is low on Coolant, it can run too hot, which will hurt both performance and fuel economy. Your Engine can overheat, sustaining expensive and possibly terminal damage. The Engine's Cooling system is complex and has many parts. A Coolant leak could be a simple fix.  Unfortunately, it could be a broken Water Pump, a blown Head Gasket, damaged Radiator. Unless you have the skill as a Technician and the Tools. Calling a skilled Technician to Diagnose the problem is essential.   From preventive maintenance to major repairs, Ricks ... read more

If you’ve never changed the Cabin Air Filter in your vehicle, you may notice one or more of these symptoms. Check your owner’s manual to locate your Vehicle’s Cabin Air Filter to check if it’s time to be changed. Alternatively, bring your car into Ricks' Auto Service to have a professional technician ensure your cabin air filter is fresh and clean. Health troubles: A functional cabin air filter is essential in keeping the inside of a Vehicle free of pollutants. A cabin air filter that's dirty or clogged won't filter those contaminants, causing problems for those who suffer from allergies or have breathing difficulties. A good rule of thumb is to replace your Cabin Air Filter every February, before spring allergy season arrives, especially if you live in an area with a lot of trees. A new Cabin Air Filter will prevent pollen from making its way into a vehicle and causing its occupants to start sneezing, or even worse. From ... read more