Rockville Auto Repair

Older cars still have their appeal to a lot of people. If you are one of them or own an older vehicle, you might have asked yourself how to freshen it up. We can give you some insight into how the pros do it by sharing a few steps and tips. For the best result, do them in the order we have listed: Change And Repair Small Issues First, let's start with repairing any minor issues like interior and exterior lights or trim parts. This will make the car look complete and roadworthy. Give It A Good Wash After that give it a good outside wash, either at a car wash or at home. If you are doing it at home, consider buying a good brand of cleaning solution made specifically for vehicles. Keep in mind that lower parts are usually dirtier. Pro-Tip: Make sure to clean the rims and any leaves or other debris in the space between the hood and window.  Clean Out the Interior Get rid of any trash in the interior and give it a clean with an interior cleaning product. A sm ... read more

The water pump is in charge of transferring water from the radiator through the engine and back. That keeps your car's engine cool and operating at its best - as a result, everything will run smoothly, maintaining a constant temperature. Your vehicle may experience several serious engine issues when the symptoms of a failing water pump start to appear. Here we will share a couple of them so you are aware and prepared before it gets worse. Coolant Leak Several gaskets and seals make up the water pump, which keeps coolant contained and guarantees a steady flow of coolant from the radiator to the engine. These seals and gaskets will eventually deteriorate, dry out, and crack. When this occurs, coolant will leak from the water pump and fall to the ground, usually near the front and middle of the engine. Contact a mechanic to examine the issue if you notice a coolant leak anywhere on your car, truck, or SUV. Most of the time, it's a water pump leak that can be fixed before it wors ... read more