Belts & Hoses
Belts and hoses have one of the shortest life spans of your cars components but are some of most critical components in keeping your car running. Bad belts and hoses can result in over heating, charging problems, squeeking, etc.
Brake Repair
Squealing, grinding, vibration when you press your brake pedal all indicate that your brakes and rotors may be worn and require replacement. Brake fluid is also a crucial part of your brake system and should be flushed every couple of years.
Lube, Oil & Filter Change
Changing the oil of your car on the recommended schedule is one of the key ways to prolong the life of your cars engine.
Wheel Alignment
A wheel alignment keeps your tires from wearing unevenly or from pulling to one side. Our computerized alignment equipment will make sure your car drives straight.
Axle, CV Joint, Driveshaft Repair
As your car ages the rubber boots around the CV Joints crack, exposing the internal bearings to dirt and grime. A grinding noise can indicate worn CV Joints and axles.
Engine Diagnostics and Performance
A check engine light indicates that the computer is detecting that something is wrong with some part of the engine or its operation. A special computer is used to check the engine error codes.
Starting, Charging and Batteries
zYour batter, alternator and connecting wires all are crucial in starting and powering the components of your car. Cold and wet conditions will quickly expose problems in these components.
Preventive Maintenance
The best way to keep your car, truck or SUV reliable and running strong is to have routine preventive maintenance done. Routine maintenance will include oil changes, lubing the chassis, rotating tires, checking brakes, etc.
Differential Repair
The differential is responsible for transferring engine power to the wheels and also adjusts to the differences in wheel speed as your vehicle moves through turns.
Steering and Suspension
The steering and suspension system on your vehicle is responsible for maintaining comfortable riding conditions and driving performance.
R & L Automotive is your one stop automotive shop. We can handle a large variety of services on your car or truck from routine maintenance to major service including engine and transmission replacement. In addition we can help you improve the performance of your vehicle. Check out our Special Projects page for some of the performance work we have done. Check out the sections below for details on some of the services we provide. Feel free to stop by and talk to us about what you need done too.
Routine Maintenance
Keep your car or truck running good for many miles with routine service. Examples of service include oil changes, coolant system maintenance, A/C recharging and following the manufacturers recommended service maintenance. R & L Automotive can handle all your service needs including scheduled 15000, 30000, 60000 mile service and beyond.
Tire Service
Let us mount and high speed balance your wheels. Our tire machine will handle wheels up to 26 inches and we can handle your low profile tires without a problem.
4 Wheel Computerized Alignments
Let us perform a 4 wheel computerized alignment on your car and prevent premature tire wear. Our computerized alignment system will make sure your car drives straight and accuratetly. Our alignment machine will also handle vehicles from average passenger cars up to 18,000 lb heavy duty vehicles.