Cromwell Auto Repair

It is no doubt that tires are essential vehicle components. With proper maintenance and regular servicing, they should last for a while before wearing out. However, there are times when your tires wear down prematurely, costing you so much to replace them, lest they cause accidents. Here are some of the reasons why your car tires wear down prematurely. Poor Wheel Alignment If your car is pulling or swaying to one side when driving, there is a chance that your tires need alignment. Poor wheel alignment causes tires to wear out unevenly due to the constant hitting of the road at improper angles. Worn Out Shocks and Struts Worn-out shocks and struts cause tires to wear out unevenly. They affect the wheel alignment of your car, causing the vehicle to vibrate excessively. Besides the tire wear, they also lead to a bumpy and uncomfortable ride. Your suspension parts must get checked regularly, and if worn out, our mechanic should replace them as soon as possible. Low Tire Pressure Lo ... read more

During summer, your car faces a lot of heat-related problems. Fortunately, the car is designed to keep its engine cool even if the temperatures are high. Your engine's cooling system has a coolant fluid that keeps flowing in the engine, helping to dissipate heat. Without this fluid, your engine will overheat, which will damage other parts of the engine. In extreme cases, the engine can even burst into flames. For the coolant to perform its function effectively, it must be of the highest quality and clean. As you drive your can, the coolant will get contaminated, making it not perform as expected. That's why the coolant needs to be flushed once in a while and replaced with new, fresh, and clean coolant. Engine overheating As has been stated, the role of the coolant is to ensure the engine doesn't overheat. So if your temperature gauge is ever high and the engine overheats, it is most likely that your coolant has been contaminated and needs flushing. If th ... read more