Your Car’s Issue Is Likely One of These Things

Ever have the “check engine” light come on? Most people have had that experience. What about times when you’re hearing weird sounds coming from your tires/brakes? That’s pretty common. And eventually windshield wipers wear down and you need new ones but it can be difficult to figure out how to take the old ones off and put the new ones on. Thankfully, there are professionals who deal with all sorts of vehicle issues.

What are some of the most common repairs needed, the kind that bring people to places like AV Bumper to Bumper in Lancaster, CA?

Spark Plugs

For starters, vehicles have spark plugs which help ignite fuel in the engine to get the vehicle started. If spark plugs are bad, good luck getting the car, truck or SUV to start as intended! Therefore, spark plug replacement is a common repair.

Check Engine Lights

What about the “check engine” light? Did you know one of the main reasons it comes on is because the fuel cap needs to be tightened? Many people bring their vehicles to a shop simply to get a loose fuel cap tightened to make that light go off. In some cases, they need to get a replacement cap.

Brake Issues

How about the brakes? If your brakes are bad, you could get into a crash. Usually, a common repair is to have the mechanic replace worn brake pads so the brakes will work better; Brake repairs can also involve brake lines, discs, drums and rotors.

Tire Repairs

Next up are tire repairs and adjustments/changes. Mechanics are often making sure tires are properly inflated and not worn down. They may have to patch a leak in a tire, or rotate tires or balance them, etc. Service shops spend a lot of time fixing and/or replacing tires.

Battery Issues

Ever have a bad battery? This happens to a lot of vehicle owners, whereas they need to get the ignition system repaired in some way. It could be that they need a battery replacement, or there’s a problem with the starter or perhaps the ignition itself.

Electrical Issues

Did you know vehicles often need repairs done to their electrical systems? Mechanics often replace things like fuses and light bulbs.

Miscellaneous Issues

What are some other common things mechanics do? Windshield wiper replacements, oil and filter changes, oxygen sensor replacements and catalytic converter replacements are some common issues.

If you think your vehicle needs some repair work done, don’t hesitate to call AV Bumper to Bumper to schedule service. What are some of the main services AV Bumper to Bumper offers? Got an issue with your air conditioning? You want it to work well when it’s hot outside in a California summer, for sure. AV can service/repair your AC. If your transmission needs attention, AV can run transmission diagnostics, and deal with standard or heavy duty clutches, shift kits, etc. AV can also work on your alternator, battery, brakes, differential, oil, lights, etc. AV can replace your windshield wipers, too.

For more info, call AV Bumper to Bumper at 661-949-1999– the shop is open weekdays 8am to 6pm. AV Bumper to Bumper is located at 44559 N. Division Street in Lancaster, California. It’s a family business– Ed Fawcett Sr., Ed Fawcett Jr. and Amy Fawcett are the people who run Lancaster’s most trusted choice for automotive repair and service.

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