Albuquerque Auto Repair

Your vehicle cooling system’s job is to keep your engine cool. Coolant (also called antifreeze) mixed with water flows through your engine and absorbs heat. The mixture then flows out to the radiator where it’s cooled by air flowing over the radiator. From there, the cooled mix circulates back through the vehicle engine to absorb more heat. Coolant, or antifreeze, is specially formulated to keep your engine safe in a wide range of environmental and operating temperatures in New Mexico. Without coolant, the vehicle’s metal engine parts would expand so much that the engine would seize up and stop running. Expensive parts could be broken or warp so badly they would have to be replaced by Morris and Comanche. It could even be so bad that the whole engine is ruined and has to be replaced. Also, if it’s freezing outside in Albuquerque, the water in your engine could freeze while your vehicle is sitting out in the cold. This is why you check coolant levels frequently and have your ... read more

Summer is here and there are a few things to keep in mind for your automobile. 1) Most car battery damage occurs in summer heat. Keep your car starting by staying on top of your car battery health. 2) Tire pressure fluctuates with hot temperatures in the afternoon and cooler temperatures overnight. Don’t over-inflate your tires in the summer months. 3) Keep your gas tank full. This can help reduce heat on your fuel pump and keep that part from wearing out prematurely

THE BREAK DOWN ON BRAKE SYSTEMS We rely on our brakes to safely slow and stop our vehicles. You’ve probably had the experience where you’ve slammed on your brakes and started to skid. When your wheels are locked up, you are just sliding over the road. And if the road is wet or slick or covered with gravel – you really get out of control. Steering is next to impossible. That is why anti-lock brake systems (ABS) were invented: to help you maintain control in extreme stopping conditions. As mentioned, control is lost when your wheels lock up. ABS keeps your brakes from locking – helping you stop while maintaining your ability to steer. Sensors on each wheel equipped with ABS monitor wheel spin and compare it with vehicle speed sensors. When you are pressing on the brakes, still traveling forward but your wheels are not turning, the ABS system steps in and modulates the brakes. The ABS quickly “pumps” the brakes, not allowing the wheels to lock up while still applying braking pressure. Thi ... read more

Nothing gives you more peace of mind than knowing that everything on your car is working the way it should. Especially those parts of your car that you can’t see. Visit Morris and Comanche Auto Repair and Service today and have our professional technicians check your vehicle’s suspension, steering and other undercar components. Because we care about your peace of mind, with a qualifying NAPA steering and suspension purchase of $250 or more you get back a $50 prepaid Visa card. Have peace of mind knowing your vehicle can handle any rough roads ahead and you enjoy extra rewards. Stop in or call Morris and Comanche to schedule your inspection today! Offer ends April 30th