3 Warnings That Indicate Your BMW Brakes Need Replacement
When Should I Replace My BMW Brakes? The short answer is: You should replace the brakes on your BMW once the brake pad friction material reaches a thickness of 03/32 of an inch or less. Major pulsation- Your BMW will have a brake pad made of ceramic material and brake rotors made of fairly soft […]
Read More →3 Signs Your Car Needs Repairs
Cars are extremely important equipment. Most people use their car every day and at the least, a few times a week. This means that cars often experience a lot of wear and tear. Whether or not your car is new or older, it will need a tune-up every once in a while. However, it can sometimes be difficult to know whether your car needs repairs or not. Continue reading to learn when to bring your car in to get repairs.
Read More →Tire Wear – 3 Reasons Why Your Tires Don’t Last
There are many different causes of tire tread wear. There are also many different types of tire tread wear. The style and condition of the tires on your vehicle is one of the biggest safety items to consider. It is important to have your trusted mechanic rotate your tires regularly (we recommend every 5k miles). During the rotation it is important to set to proper inflation, measure tread depth and check for any signs of damage or abnormal wear.
Read More →Do I really need a brake fluid flush?
The most common reason you need a brake fluid flush is brake fluid absorbs moisture over time. Excess moisture in the old brake fluid will reduce your vehicle's stopping power and cause corrosion.
Read More →Blinking Check Engine Light
There is a huge difference between driving your vehicle with the check engine light on solid and driving your vehicle with the check engine light blinking.
Read More →Are Transmission Services Still Recommended For My Vehicle?
The short answer is yes! Here at Shadetree Automotive we strongly believe that if you properly maintain your vehicle’s transmission, it is very unlikely you will ever have a major component failure. We believe this so much that we offer a limited lifetime warranty on any transmission we service. Please ask for further details! We are backed […]
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