Albuquerque Auto Repair

Toyota has issued a “do not drive” notice for around 50,000 older vehicles related to Takata airbag recalls, Courier Journal reports. This past Thursday, the automaker released the notice that applies to the 2003-2004 Corolla, 2003-2004 Corolla Matrix, and 2004-2005 RAV4, due to them containing Takata airbags that the company said are currently under an urgent safety recall. “Due to the age of the vehicles, if the airbag deploys, a part inside is more likely to explode and shoot sharp metal fragments which could cause serious injury or death to the driver or passengers,” said Toyota’s notice. Owners of these vehicles have been instructed to not drive them and to instead contact a local dealer, who will either provide a mobile ... read more

Warmer days are here again and things are heating up; especially in your vehicle. If your A/C isn't blowing cold, it's time for an AC service. We add dye during the service so any leaks may be pinpointed and are able to service 1234YF systems. Give us a call to book an appointment

Morris and Comanche is a proud installation partner of Catstrap catalytic converter protection products! The Catstrap wraps around your exhaust and melds with it to form a barrier against converter theft. The airplane-grade steel cables inside the strap make it impossible to cut through and the bright orange color lets thieves know that they need to keep moving. You can also bundle the strap with an alarm for added protection. Check our website homepage for pricing information or give us a call

Your brakes are extremely important. Having good brakes just keeps you out of trouble. You’ll want to carefully maintain your brakes. With disc brakes, brake pads rub on a disc – or rotor – to slow the wheels. The pads are attached to a caliper that squeezes the pads against the rotor. It’s kind of like how squeezing the handbrake on a bicycle pushes the brake pads against the wheel of the bike. Now pads just wear away with use – kind of like a pencil eraser wears out. The good news is that replacing brake pads is a straight-forward repair. If you hear squealing or grinding when you use the brakes, have your service advisor check them out. He’ll have a technician perform a thorough brake inspection to see what needs to be done. He’ll check for signs of brake problems and go over other brake components to see that they’re working properly. He can tell you if it’s time to replace the pads or if there are other issues with your brakes that should be add ... read more

Cold weather tip. There are some easy solutions to help with the morning frosty windshield. Replace your windshield wipers with a premium blade that can stand up to the frost and snow. Use a washer fluid with anti-freeze properties or Rain-X. Give the windshield a Rain-X treatment to reduce water’s ability to bond with the glass. NAPA Wipers for a frosty windshield