Common Vehicle Suspension Issues

The term suspension has different meanings for different things. When it comes to vehicles, suspension refers to the system of tires, tire air, springs, shock absorbers and linkages that connects a vehicle to its wheels, allowing for relative motion between the two. As you’d imagine, suspension matters if you want your vehicle to work as… Read more »

Are My Brakes Worn Out?

Things wear out over time on cars and trucks, including brakes. If you think about how much brakes are used, it’s no wonder that eventually they need replacing. Most vehicle’s brake pads need to be replaced every 25,000 to 65,000 miles, while brake rotors need replacing between every 30,000 and 70,000 miles.  Signs You Have… Read more »

How to Find the Right Mechanic for Your Vehicle

“All I want to do is find a mechanic I can trust. One who won’t rip me off. Who won’t lie to me.” This is a statement said by millions of car and truck owners the world over! So what are some tips for finding a mechanic? Finding the Right Mechanic You could start by… Read more »

Does Your Car Need a New Throttle Body?

Sometimes the throttle body needs to be replaced. What’s a throttle body? It’s a part of your vehicle’s air intake system. It controls the amount of air that flows into the engine. That air helps burn up the fuel in your vehicle engine’s cylinders. Performance Issues Obviously, you’d want the correct amount of air getting… Read more »

Does My Car Need to be Realigned?

AV Bumper to Bumper of Lancaster, California, handles vehicle alignments Mondays through Fridays at our shop located at 44559 N. Division Street. When your vehicle’s tires are aligned properly, they can perform properly and last a long time. Proper alignment improves handling. When alignment isn’t correct, then you have got issues. What Does Alignment Entail?… Read more »

Why Did My Check Engine Light Come On?

Is your vehicle’s check engine light on? Why might that be? There are several reasons ranging from you have a loose gas cap to major problems with your engine. Ideally, you should bring your vehicle to a professional repair shop like AV Bumper to Bumper in Lancaster, CA, to have it checked and see what’s… Read more »