Automotive News & Information - TAG Automotive Repair

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For all your transmission repair and maintenance needs, trust the specialists with the knowledge and ability necessary to keep your car, truck, or SUV reliably on the road. At TAG Automotive Repair in Flagstaff, AZ, we prioritize quality over everything. A huge aspect of that goal is keeping up with the technology of the modern era.

A good technician will give your car a quick inspection whenever you have maintenance performed. Fluid levels, tire condition, dashboard lights, and a variety of other items typically are briefly explored whenever you bring your vehicle in for maintenance. At TAG Automotive Repair in Flagstaff, we're good at noticing things that need repair, but the fact of the matter is that only you know your car. You know when your car feels off when its been serviced last (or that it hasn't been serviced at all,) and have at least some vague idea of what’s going on with your vehicle day to day. Here are some questions you can ask us next time you come by the shop;

For obvious reasons, air brakes are an essential part of your rig. They also add a level of complication to the braking system that a conventional vehicle doesn’t have. At TAG Automotive Repair in Flagstaff, our mechanics have the knowledge, equipment, and ability necessary to keep your air brakes in top shape.

While transmissions are extremely complicated and it takes a professional hand to work on one, taking care of the one you have isn’t difficult. At TAG Automotive Repair in Flagstaff, AZ, we understand the importance of caring for your transmission properly, so that it stays in good condition for as long as possible.

mechanic placing a car battery into a vehicle

Your car’s radio and headlights, plus a slew of other important functions, are powered by an electrical current generated by your vehicle’s engine. A vital part of generating electricity is having a place to store it while it’s not being used. This is where your car battery comes into play. The battery of your vehicle holds electrical energy while the car is off in order to help the engine turn over and create a spark to start internal combustion. Without a working battery, your car will not be able to start. If you allow our team here at TAG Automotive Repair to perform proper maintenance, an average car battery can start your car reliably for roughly four years.

Windshield wipers are one of those things you never think about until you need them, and by then it’s too late. There’s a good chance you haven’t changed windshield wipers in a long time, so it might be a good idea to inspect them before rainy weather catches you off guard. TAG Automotive Repair in Flagstaff, AZ has compiled a few windshield wiper tips here for you.

Your vehicle's engine needs clean air to burn the fuel – and it needs a lot of clean air. In fact, a typical vehicle needs about 216,000 gallons of air for every tank of gas. All that air passes through a filter that catches the dust and dirt. Eventually, the filter gets completely full, and because the filter can only hold so much, dirt starts getting through. At TAG Automotive Repair in Flagstaff, we ensure you get the best air quality in your vehicle and explain the process of where this dirty air is going to our area drivers.

Nobody knows your vehicle better than you; if you suspect it isn’t driving the way it used to, there’s a good chance you’re correct. The truth of the matter is there are countless reasons and remedies for such a broad subject, but TAG Automotive Repair in Flagstaff, AZ has compiled a list of a few common problems that can cause a vehicle to drive poorly.