Rockville Auto Repair

Modern vehicles in and around Rockville run on 12 volt electrical systems. 12 volts is enough to get the job done for Rockville drivers without having so much power that there is danger of electrocution. But today's vehicles have more electrical components and do-dads than ever before. This really strains your electrical system, making it hard for the battery to keep up. Think about it: electric seats, seat heaters, power locks windows and sun roofs. And then us MD drivers have all the power outlets for our cell phones, computers and DVD players.We also have navigation systems and powerful stereos. Plus there are all the engine and transmission computers, traction control, stability control, anti-lock brakes, sensors and on and on. Even the security system is running off the battery while the car is turned off.Fortunately, battery technology has given Rockville drivers resilient batteries that are able to meet these strenuous requirements. But the fact is, batteries just wear out ... read more

The government mandates a lot of equipment on cars in Rockville, MD: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the Rockville motoring public, but it does add quite a bit to the price of a new vehicle.Because new vehicles are more expensive, people in the Rockville area are driving their old vehicles longer. The average vehicle is now over nine years old. Two thirds of vehicles on the road in MD have more than 75,000 miles (120,000 km) on them. As cars age, their performance drops, they have difficulty idling for long periods and are more sensitive to weather extremes. Fortunately today's cars are up to the challenge – but they need a little help to keep on goin'.Give Auto Clinic Care a call at 301.881.7891 to schedule your next maintenance.Some owner's manuals don't specify service requirements at higher mileage. That doesn't mean it doesn't have to be done. In ... read more

  Most Rockville drivers don't even think about their air conditioner. Now here's a tip for Rockville vehicle owners: Run your air conditioner every so often during MD winters. This circulates the lubricant to help keep the seals from drying out. The air conditioner actually removes some of the moisture in the air. So if you have trouble with fogging on your vehicle windshield during MD winters or during a rain storm, running the A/C on the defrost setting should help. Now on some Rockville cars you can't run the A/C at the same time as the defroster. Don't ask me why, but I suspect lawyers were involved.Also, air and water can get into the A/C system. That can reduce the efficiency of the system and also lead to corrosion that causes damage. Rockville drivers should periodically purge the system and replace the refrigerant to remove the air and water.MD drivers would be wise to ... read more