WarrantyWhen Your Tires are Tired (Tire Replacement)Tires are so reliable these days that few drivers pay much attention to them. But tires wear out. They have a tough job since they are the only point of contact between your vehicle and the road. They have to get your vehicle going from a stop, keep it going, make sure it is headed in the dire... Read More Posted in Warranty on July 05, 2026 Start Me UpYou have a nice road trip planned out. Youre all packed, sit down in the drivers seat, go to start your vehicle up and Nothing! You might hear a click, but thats it. What do you do now? Your problem may be a bad ignition switch. There are other symptoms you may notice. A failing ignition swi... Read More Posted in Warranty on June 28, 2026 Heat and your Tires (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)With hotter weather and brutal heat waves becoming more common, the pressure in your vehicle's tires goes up. After all, heat causes air to expand, and the air in your tires follows the laws of physics. Overinflated tires can reduce your vehicle's traction, cause a hard, punishing ride and make ... Read More Posted in Warranty on June 21, 2026 Water PumpYour cooling system is very important. It circulates coolant through the radiator and your engine to protect your vehicle from overheating. There are five main components to the cooling system: the radiator the radiator cap the hoses the thermostat the water pump The water pump's like... Read More Posted in Warranty on June 14, 2026 Automotive Tips from Car Fix Renton: Wiper Blade OptionsWiper blades are critically important to Renton drivers for good driving visibility and safety. When its time to replace your wiper blades, there are a number of different wiper blade designs and grades. Renton drivers should always use at least the design or grade that came with their vehicle. ... Read More Posted in Warranty on June 07, 2026 A Not-So-Straight Story (Vehicle Pulls to One Side)A vehicle should travel straight down a straight road with the steering wheel centered. But time and travel can take their toll and soon you may find your vehicle pulling to the left or right. Those are not good signs and should be taken care of fairly quickly. One thing that you should note i... Read More Posted in Warranty on May 31, 2026 In the Hot Seat (Repair and Maintenance of Seat Heaters)It's chilly outside. You flip on that switch that looks like a picture of a seat with little heat waves rising from it. You expect soon you'll feel that warmth but wait! It's not getting warmer. Oh no, what's wrong with my seat heater? There could be lots of reasons it's not working, and it cou... Read More Posted in Warranty on May 24, 2026 That Squeal is Telling You Something (What Causes Squealing While Steering)If you hear a squealing noise when you turn your vehicle, it's trying to tell you something is wrong. After all, it never made that noise before, right? The sound you hear may becoming from a few sources. Let's take a look (or a listen) to some of the possibilities. First, you almost certain... Read More Posted in Warranty on May 17, 2026 Clean Fuel Makes a Happy Engine in Renton, WAIf the fuel system in your vehicle is dirty, you will be hurting your engine and losing performance as you drive around Renton, WA.Unless they drive a vintage car, Renton auto owners have fuel injectors which need to be properly maintained. That is why your vehicle owner's manual has a schedule f... Read More Posted in Warranty on May 10, 2026 The “Man-Made” Engine Oil (Synthetic Oil Change)If you own a newer vehicle, your vehicles manufacturer may require that it use synthetic oil instead of conventional oil. Synthetic oils are more stable, dont break down as easily, and provide better engine protection than conventional oil. All those things can prolong the life of your engine an... Read More Posted in Warranty on May 03, 2026 |
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