Baltimore Auto Repair

Has it been recommended to you that it is time to have your cabin air filter changed? A cabin air filter helps to filter out pollen and other outside particles that want to enter the interior of your vehicle. It can become very dirty and even clogged and decreasing the quality of the air that you breathe.Changing the filter can even help you with allergies and asthma. Also, if your engine's air filter is dirty, your cabin air filter probably is too. They usually go hand in hand. Give our certified technicians a call if you have any questions or concerns about this, or any other car maintenance or repair issues. See the video below for more information. https://youtu.be/Ut0nLFp8FRk

Winter is here again and so are hazardous driving conditions. Single digit temperatures and precipitation make for slippery roads to deal with. If you happen to be caught in the unfortunate situation of having to make your way in icy conditions please drive slowly and keep your distance. If you would lose control and slide into a curb and notice even a slight difference in the way your vehicle handles, it may have incurred damage. If you notice that the steering wheel position changed or a vibration has started, these are signs that something in the suspension or steering could be bent. For 64 years we have dealt with these situations. We can get your vehicle back on the road and handling like nothing ever happened

Is this your view for today? Is your Tire Pressure Monitor System light on? Outside temperatures affect the amount of air in your tires. The pressure drops 1-2 degrees for every 10 degree drop in the temperature. Your tire pressure, or PSI, should be checked on a monthly basis, in addition to when there are a big swings in the temperatures. The correct amount of air for your tires can be found in the door jam and/or your owners manual. If you have any questions or we can be of any service to you, experienced technicians are here to help

If the weather forecasts are right, then Monday morning was a preview of what is coming! It is time to be sure that your vehicle is ready for winter. Give us a call at Framerite Auto Repair and let our certified mechanics give you piece of mind for the winter. With the holidays quickly approaching you will have one more thing off your to do list! We will inspect your vehicle and text or email you a copy of our courtesy digital vehicle inspection. This way you are able to see where your vehicle is prepared for winter and where it is not. Following are a few of the many areas that we inspect: BatteryTiresFrameSuspensionBrakesFluid Levels and conditionHoses/BeltsRadiator Give our experienced technicians a call and take one of the many things on your to do list taken care of. #carmaintenance  ... read more

Are your tires wearing in an unusual way? Your tires can be wearing out for many different reasons. You may need an alignment, your tires may be over or under inflated, or you may have a strut/suspension issue. The best course of action is to have an experienced technician evaluate your tires and vehicle. Our technicians are always happy to help you care for your vehicle. TIP: Check your tire pressures when the weather changes. Hot or cold temps affect the pressures in your tires

We hear this question very often and the answer is that it depends on so many different factors. Because this is the case, we need to actually see your vehicle and inspect your brakes. We need to determine how they have worn. Is one side more worn than the other? If this is the case then you could possibly have a hydraulic problem. Do you have a caliber sliding problem? Do the rotors have enough metal thickness to be resurfaced safely for the next set of brakes? There needs to be enough metal remaining so that the heat that is generated by the braking action can be dissipated. We need to be aware of this information before an accurate price can be given. Give us a call and we will be happy to help you

Do you REALLY Need A Pre Purchase Inspection? You should absolutely take the time to have any previously owned vehicle inspected by an experienced technician!  We have seen many issues arise when this is not done and have also saved perspective buyers many issues. The following are a few of the many areas that we inspect: Battery Tires Frame Suspension Brakes Fluid Levels and condition Hoses/Belts Radiator When you have the vehicle inspected before you buy, many areas are inspected and you get the complete picture, literally and figuratively.  We complete a digital vehicle inspection so you really do get the pictures.  This way you have “proof” of what you may need to talk about or use as a bargaining chip in the sale, if the issue is not a deal breaker. Click here to see what a digital vehicle inspection looks like.   ... read more

When deciding if you need to take your car to a mechanic use 4 of your senses: what you feel, hear, see and smell. Do you feel anything unusual? Does you steering wheel shake? Do you feel a vibration? Do you hear anything unusual? Are there clunking noises or squeaking sounds? Do you hear a noise when turning? Do you see anything unusual? Are any of your dashboard lights on? Do you see fluid in your driveway or on the street? Finally, do you smell something strange? There could be a gas or oil odor, or even the smell of something burning. This is not meant to include everything but it does give you some things to think about. The other thing I would tell you is to go with your gut. If it doesn't seem right, get it checked out. You can always stop by or call for an appointment and our friendly and knowledgeable staff will be happy to help you. Our experience technicians are all ASE Certified and here to help. call us

What is an evaporator core and how much does it cost to replace? Did you know that, scientifically, an air conditioner does not cool the air? It is the evaporator that actually removes the heat from the air so that when you feel the air blowing, it is cool. Replacing the evaporator core is a very labor intensive process. In most cars the entire dashboard must be removed, as you can see in the above photo. But you don't have to worry because we are here to help. Give us a call and we will have your air conditioning working at peak performance and you will have cool air again

We had a customer call and ask “How much does it cost to replace a muffler?” He was noticing that his car was noisy and he assumed it was his muffler. We explained that we need to inspect the vehicle to determine the exact cause of his problem. It is possible that the muffler is the issue, but it could also be his tailpipe or catalytic converter. We don't want to waste his money . If you are having a noisy ride give us a call. We will get you in and find the exact cause. As always, our experienced mechanics are here to help you. http://frameriteautomotiveservice.mynapasa.com/topic/exhaust/