Gig Harbor Auto Repair

Your car is important to you and keeping it running is vital to your lifestyle. That's why you should have it serviced regularly at . And even though it may just be routine maintenance, you want it done right. It's also very important to your service center to keep you happy and on the road. You might be surprised at the amount of money our service center spends every year to make sure our technicians are properly trained. offers a variety of car care services to many kinds of vehicles. We need to be up to date on the latest techniques and parts so that they can care for your car properly. Our centers subscribe to data services that list the high quality parts and fluids recommended by your manufacturer. And each service has a checklist of standard procedures. technicians follow these procedures so they can safely deliver a consistent level of high-quality ser ... read more

Today's auto maintenance article focuses on your serpentine belt. Your serpentine belt is a long belt that's driven by your engine. It winds around several accessories that power important automotive systems. Let's go over them. First, the serpentine belt drives your air conditioning system. It spins the compressor that makes the cool air that takes the edge off the summer heat in . Next, the belt powers the alternator. The alternator creates electricity that's used by your 's electrical systems and also charges your car battery. All drivers know that without the alternator, the battery will go dead in a few miles. The serpentine belt may also run the pumps for both the power steering and power brakes. And, on many s, the serpentine belt powers the water pump. The water pump circulates coolant through the engine to keep i ... read more