Summertime and the livin’ is… HOT. This time of year in this part of California the temperatures can soar above 90 degrees (it was 107 recently!) and when that happens you want your vehicle’s AC (air conditioning) to work well, right? Well, why might your car or truck’s AC not be working properly? Coolant Leaking… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Car Parts
Does Your Car Need a New Throttle Body?
Sometimes the throttle body needs to be replaced. What’s a throttle body? It’s a part of your vehicle’s air intake system. It controls the amount of air that flows into the engine. That air helps burn up the fuel in your vehicle engine’s cylinders. Performance Issues Obviously, you’d want the correct amount of air getting… Read more »
Does My Car Need to be Realigned?
AV Bumper to Bumper of Lancaster, California, handles vehicle alignments Mondays through Fridays at our shop located at 44559 N. Division Street. When your vehicle’s tires are aligned properly, they can perform properly and last a long time. Proper alignment improves handling. When alignment isn’t correct, then you have got issues. What Does Alignment Entail?… Read more »
How to Extend the Life of Your Vehicle’s Tires
Your vehicle won’t go anywhere if it doesn’t have working tires, right? Most people end up having to buy all new tires for their vehicles over the course of several years because tires do wear out, but what can be done to extend the life of your tires? Actually, there are several ways to “get… Read more »
Why is My Car’s Air Conditioning Blowing Warm Air?
If you’re new to the area, did you know that the average high temperature in June in Lancaster, California, is about 92 degrees? And how about in July? It’s not unusual for the temperature to get up to 99 degrees. On days like those, you want to use your vehicle’s AC, right? It’s getting hot… Read more »
Signs of a Bad Driveshaft
A vehicle’s driveshaft has a purpose– to transmit torque (a twisting force produced by the engine) to the wheels of the vehicle. The driveshaft is essentially the shaft that drives a vehicle, so it’s a critical component of any car or truck. How would you know if you might have a bad driveshaft? What are… Read more »
Signs of a Bad Alternator
What do you know about alternator services? If you’re like most people, you read that sentence and asked, “What’s an alternator?” Alternator Overview An alternator is a part of a vehicle that controls its electrical functions. So, if your alternator works well, your headlights and radio work, for example. If your alternator isn’t working well,… Read more »
Does My Car Have Axle Issues?
Does your car have major axle issues? When axles don’t work, cars don’t run. Specifically, if your axle isn’t functioning at all then your tires won’t move! That said, there could be something wrong with your axle but it isn’t totally broken– just headed in that direction… So what are some signs you might have… Read more »
When is it Time to Change My Vehicle’s Fuel Filter?
Every so often, dirt and other contaminants can find their way into your car’s fuel and make it to your fuel injection system if you’re not careful. It’s why your car has a fuel filter in place to stop dirt and contaminants in their tracks when they’re able to work their way into your fuel…. Read more »
Warning Signs You Need an New Alternator
Your car’s alternator plays a very important role in almost every single electrical function in your car. Whether you’re starting up your car or turning on your interior lights or radio, your alternator is going to be involved. With this in mind, you should look out for signs of problems with your alternator and consider… Read more »