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Car Noises You Want to Pay Attention To

December 27, 2016 10:37 am Published by Comments Off on Car Noises You Want to Pay Attention To

All vehicles make noises. Surely some of the noises require little to no attention at all, from tire treads that hum, to little plastic bits in the dashboard that generate little squeaks, but indeed there are some noises that absolute need attention. Humming treads and squeaky dashboards are hardly even noticeable and indeed are harmless, but surely there are some car noises that simply should just not be ignored. Noises that generate banging, clicking, screeching and even thumping sounds are noises that require attention right from the start. These types of sounds will typically become louder and more noticeable when... View Article


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Import or Domestic – We Are Your All Season Auto Repair Provider

December 7, 2016 10:08 am Published by Comments Off on Import or Domestic – We Are Your All Season Auto Repair Provider

The bitter cold winter months are upon us and with the cold weather comes many different types of automobile issues. From dead batteries and slippery brakes, to worn out tires and faulty heat blowers, the problems can be many. In the cold months more often than not your vehicle may cause you some type of problem that will require you to find a professional repair shop to handle your needs. Here at Rivergate Muffler and Complete Auto Repair we are not only experienced and equipped to handle your problems, but are every bit committed to providing all our clients with... View Article


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Don’t Wait – Get that Loud Broken Muffler Fixed Now

October 26, 2016 10:49 am Published by Comments Off on Don’t Wait – Get that Loud Broken Muffler Fixed Now

A broken muffler can be a very annoying thing. If your muffler is broken or damaged it will cause your car to have a much louder sound than prior to its damage. If you are noticing a thumping sound, then this is typically an indication that some part within your exhaust system is severely damaged or broken. There are a variety of different types of mufflers installed on vehicles of all types with some of them equipped with baffles that serve to reduce the noise level of your vehicle’s exhaust system. These baffles can also break or become loose, which... View Article


How to Maintain the Control and Stability of your Vehicle

September 26, 2016 10:16 am Published by Comments Off on How to Maintain the Control and Stability of your Vehicle

The control and stability of your car are critical to the proper functioning of your vehicle – being able to stop when you need to stop, turn when and how you need to turn, or swerve in just the right direction at just the right time. The shocks and struts on your vehicle play an important role in both the stability and control of your vehicle. They are designed specifically to act and react to every wheel and body movement your car makes as well as every bump or corner it encounters. In addition, your struts and shocks keep your... View Article


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Time for a Tune-Up

September 19, 2016 10:52 am Published by Comments Off on Time for a Tune-Up

Unlike vehicles of the past, where we had carburetors, condensers, points, distributors and distributor caps, and rotors that either needed replacing or readjusting, today’s cars are all computer controlled. The computer in today’s cars controls everything from the valve timing, ignition timing and fuel delivery to the displaying of the Check Engine Light or Check Engine Soon Light, when a problem is detected. With that said, when performing a tune-up today, the only parts that can actually be replaced in the majority of cars are the spark plugs, spark plug wires, air filters, fuel filters, and the PCV valves, and... View Article