Cromwell Auto Repair

There are certain smells that just belong in an automotive shop. We are completely used to the scent of fresh motor oil, the sweet aroma of engine coolant, and the metallic tang of new brake rotors. But there is one very specific smell that should never, under any circumstances, make an appearance inside the passenger cabin of your personal vehicle: the sharp, unmistakable odor of raw gasoline. When you are sitting behind the wheel, your cabin is supposed to be a sealed sanctuary protecting you from the elements outside. If you suddenly turn the key or sit at a red light and notice a strong waft of gas fumes filling the interior, it can instantly trigger a wave of panic. At our shop, we treat a gasoline odor inside the cabin as an absolute priority. Gasoline is a highly volatile, combustible liquid, and its vapors are incredibly toxic to breathe in a confined space. Today, we want to look at the most common reasons your car might smell like a gas pump, explain how the fumes sneak into ... read more