Boise Auto Repair

We all love a road trip! People have been going on road trips for a long, long time. Deep down you know your car should be checked before hitting the road, but with so many other things to do, some folks put it off. Bad idea, says the Car Care Council, an automotive consumer education group, especially when motorists don't realize that in as little as 10 minutes, they can determine if their car is ready for long-distance travel. The last thing anyone wants is for your car to stop working in the middle of nowhere. Check all fluids, including engine oil, power steering and brake and transmission, as well as windshield washer solvent and antifreeze/coolant. Check the hoses and belts that can become cracked, brittle, frayed, lose or show signs of excessive wear. These are critical to the proper functioning of the electrical system, air conditioning, power stee ... read more

Spring is here and as the weather warms up, people will be turning on their air conditioner. An air conditioner works very hard and needs occasional maintenance. If your car air conditioner needs help, here are some warning signs. The air is cold, but then becomes warm. The air may stay warm, or then cool down and warm up again in a cycle, without you adjusting anything. There are strange odors. Some mustiness is normal after months of not being used but if the odors last more than a few minutes, you have a problem Any unusual sounds like grinding, fluttering or buzzing. A correctly-working auto AC should make an even whooshing sound that gets louder only when you boost the fan. Is your vehicle's air conditioner not performing as well as it should be? If so, you should take advantage of our limited time air conditioning special: $15 off an air conditioning system check. This offer expires May 31, 2014. Take advantage of this limited time air c ... read more