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Car starters are a major cause of needed electrical repairs. Your car’s starter is an electrical powered motor that rotates the cars internal combustion engine to get it running on its own. Usually the first sign of trouble with a cars starter is that your car won’t start. When your car’s starter develops problems, seek expert help. At Carriage House Automotive we have experts who can handle all your starter needs to get you back on the road – quickly.
A little warning light in your dash that says “check engine”, or “service engine soon” has just come on. Why? This light is a malfunction indicator light that comes on when the computer in your car sees a problem with the emissions control systems or any other major component. Emissions control systems are what your car uses to keep the air we breath cleaner. To do this, it employs dozens of sensors, valves, flaps, heated wires and many other overly complicated devices all of which are integrated into your cars on-board computer system to make sure everything is working properly. A problem with any system that the cars computer monitors will cause the check engine light to come on. It could be as simple as a loose gas cap or something much more complex. Not everything that turns the light on is major but, keep in mind, the longer you wait the more time a minor issue has to become a bigger problem down the road. If your
check engine light is on Carriage House Automotive can help you with that. Cars built with diagnostic connectors that allows access to the cars on board diagnostic computer. Using a scan tool (another computer) we can access the information stored in your card diagnostic system computer. This information comes in the form of fault codes. These fault codes usually don’t tell you exactly what is wrong, but provide enough information so that a trained and qualified technician can troubleshoot from point to point and identify the problem. At “Carriage House Automotive” we utilize the latest technology, training, and equipment to determine which system, or systems are malfunctioning in your car. This allows us to efficiently identify your vehicles problem saving you time and guesswork. Once we know what’s wrong we let you know our findings and work with you to resolve and repair the issue. So no matter the reason, big or small,
bring your car to Carriage House Automotive, your local Frederick, Maryland auto repair mechanic. We will keep you informed every step of the way while working with you to extend the life of your automobile.
Are you having an electrical type problem with your car? Maybe a dead battery? Is the check engine light on or is your car running rough? Perhaps the car won’t start or you have an alternator that isn’t charging? Are the lights in your dash blinking like a disco ball? For all of your auto electrical repair needs, you can count Carriage House Automotive as your trusted auto electrical repair auto service. We will diagnose the problem with your car with care and provide a level of workmanship you can trust.
Having a properly functioning alternator is key to your vehicle’s performance and they are a common cause of needed electrical repairs. Carriage House Automotive specializes in alternator service, repair, and replacement in Frederick, MD. Have you noticed battery or other warning lights coming on in your car? Are the warning lights flashing or slowly coming on one after the other? This is usually a sign that the alternator is no longer charging the battery. What causes alternators to stop working? Usually, they just wear out, or sometimes oil or other fluids leak into them and short them out. Alternators are run by an engine drive belt and spin 2 to 3 times faster than the engine does. Over time the bearings the coils, and magnets that generate the electricity all wear out. This will cause your alternator to stop charging your battery. When that happens the car runs off battery power until it goes dead. Ounce the battery is dead you are left stranded. Don’t let that happen. When you see signs that your alternator is failing, get it fixed. When you need alternator repair in Frederick, Maryland, you can count on Carriage House Automotive.
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