Steve's Auto Repair and Tire

Steve’s Auto Repair has been proudly serving the community since 1979.

Our automotive services include: oil changes, brakes, alignments, and inspections.

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Have you noticed that your ride home from work or around town feels bumpier lately?

Your car may be telling you it needs new shocks and struts.

These suspension parts help you maintain control of your vehicle (and keep it from bouncing down the road).

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A squeaking sound could be heard from a Silverado’s suspension. We tracked the noise down to an upper control arm.

Other than sounds, you might experience indicators of a bad control arm while driving. For example, the vehicle could pull one way.

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The driver of a Dodge Grand Caravan had an unexpected start to one morning: when they walked out to their minivan, they discovered the driver side window was missing.

We learned the window regulator had failed and the cables became loose. A new regulator and motor were needed.

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Our technicians, service advisors and managers walked away from air conditioning training with new insight and some tips.
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The rear tires will soon need to be replaced on a Hyundai Accent.

Both tires are 6 years old and have dry rot on the sidewalls.

Tires should be replaced by the time they hit 8 to 10 years old. However, you may need new ones when they reach 6 years old.

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One of our customers was having trouble steering their BMW 325i after the car had been driving for a while.

We discovered that the power steering reservoir was leaking.

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Are you thinking about buying a used vehicle? It's a good idea to have a pre-purchase inspection performed.
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A Dodge Durango has a new transfer case.

You may have a bad transfer case if your vehicle is vibrating or you hear a growling sound. There can also be 4-wheel-drive problems.

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A brake fluid exchange was recommended for a Honda Pilot.

Using a test strip, we were able to check on the corrosion in the braking system.

The brake fluid is low in the reservoir, and when we pressed on the brake pedal it started sinking to the floor.

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When working on a Mitsubishi Galant, one of our technicians noticed that a brake drum was wet.

He found that the wheel cylinder was leaking brake fluid.

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As vehicles age, seat belt problems can develop.

Here are some issues we're looking for.
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It’s time to replace the water pump on a Chevrolet Cruze.

The car is overheating. Coolant is leaking from the pulley of the water pump and the water outlet.

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The lens on a Honda HR-V fog light is broken. The whole assembly needed to be replaced.

When performing a Virginia Safety Inspection, we look for cracks in the lenses and anything that distorts the light’s aiming pattern.

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Did your vehicle’s TPMS light appear on your dashboard?

A few problems can prompt the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) light.

The tire pressure may be low in one or multiple tires. It’s also possible that something is wrong with a sensor.

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Several problems can cause batteries to fail. The battery service addresses one of them: corrosion.
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Exhaust leaks were found while performing a Vehicle Safety Inspection on a BMW.

The leaks were found at an exhaust clamp and a spot that had been welded.

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There is no airflow from a Toyota RAV4 vent.

We didn't find anything broken or disconnected.

An HVAC calibration check was performed and there were fault codes for the left and right servo motors.

Our technician suggested a new HVAC Assembly.

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One of the brake wear sensors came loose on a Mercedes-Benz E350 and was making contact with the rotor’s surface.

Since the sensor was built into the pad, we recommended brake pads and rotors.

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We are addressing an oil leak on a Mazda Millenia.

Oil appears to be coming from the front of the engine. Our technician is starting the repair by replacing the camshaft seal and crankshaft seal.

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A new alternator was suggested for a Hyundai Elantra.

We found that the alternator isn’t charging properly. This intermittent charging can cause the engine to stall.

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