Auto Repair Services

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Alternator

Your vehicle’s ALTERNATOR is the heart of the electrical system. Like a human heart, it “pumps” electrical energy into the battery for use on an as-needed basis by your engine, chassis, or interior cabin. Proper operation is vital, as once it becomes faulty… Read more
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Axle Replacement

AXLES transmit the power of your engine to the drive wheels. They are usually set into the transaxle on a front-wheel drive vehicle, or into a differential if the vehicle is rear wheel drive. Modern all-wheel drive vehicles will typically use both. Axle… Read more
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Battery

Your battery stores and distributes electrical power to the various needed locations throughout your vehicle. It is filled with a reactive chemical and lead plates, making it a very heavy item. Most are located under the hood with the engine, but automakers…  Read more
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Belts

Your vehicle may have a single engine drive belt (called a SERPENTINE), or it may use several belts if it’s an older car or truck. These drive belts roll over pulleys which turn and generate rotational energy into each accessory attached to your engine. They…  Read more
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Brakes

We have our vehicles so we can jump in and go somewhere…but once we get close, it’s important to STOP there! Your brakes are located on each wheel, and they use friction to slow the rotational energy of the wheels so you can slow down and stop where desired… Read more
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Check Engine Light

Your “Check Engine Light” is simply a warning light that has received information from a sensor connected to your vehicle’s ECM, or “engine control module”. It can be an indicator of needed maintenance, or it could also be warning you of a major component… Read more
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Climate Control/AC/Heat

If our climate control system is working properly, we never give it a second thought. For some, it’s just “set and forget”. For others, if the air blowing from the vents is the right temperature, it’s all good! But keeping the cabin at the desired… Read more
 
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Diagnostics

At Concord Auto Care and Tires, when it comes to diagnostics, there’s no better technology then dealership qauilty diagnostic tools direct from the factory. Our mechanics use this diagnostic equipment, arguably the best equipment on the market, on each and…  Read more
 
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Electrical

The electrical system in your vehicle is like the nervous system in your body…sensors generate impulses that are distributed, then processed, and those processed impulses are sent to some other area to display information, actuate another sensor or mechanical… Read more
 
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Filters

Your vehicle has a variety of filters to keep small particles of dirt from circulating in the operating systems, causing damage and eventually failure of moving parts. Cabin Filter The cabin filter works just like the filter for your air conditioner at home…Read more
 
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Fleet Preventive Maintenance

Preventive maintenance is the foundation of everything we do for your fleet. You can call when you need us or you can allow Concord Auto Care and Tires to setup, schedule, and track maintenance and inspection routines that are right for your fleet. We…Read more
 
Truck Side Mounted Diesel Fuel Tanks

Fuel and Engine Management

Engine operation management requires the input of a few systems working together. The filtered air of the inductions system, the fuel delivered to each cylinder, and the emissions system all feed information to the ECM (or PCM) and the computer calculates the… Read more
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Hard Starting

There are many systems required for a car to start properly, so regular maintenance is necessary to keep your vehicle starting reliably. First, there are many electrical components needed to start successfully. A well-charged battery is necessary to turn the…Read more
 
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Headlamps

Headlights are your “eyes” when darkness falls. Usually their operation is fairly straightforward: You pull or twist a switch, and they turn on. More and more, vehicles are incorporating automatic headlamp systems, which use a light sensor to determine when… Read more
 
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Oil Changes

An oil change is like a transfusion of new life into your vehicle. Over time, oil can lose some of its chemical properties that are designed to reduce corrosion and increase the lubrication in your engine. In some environments, dust and dirt can also find… Read more
 
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Powertrain Systems

The powertrain of your vehicle consists of the engine, transmission or transaxle, and rear differential if you have rear-wheel drive. If you have a gas/electric hybrid, an electric motor or two may also be involved, as would the battery pack. And if your…  Read more
 
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Ride and Handling

The type of vehicle you drive usually determines the nature of your ride and handling. A large luxury car is designed to give a smooth ride with little disruption in the cabin, while a sports car is designed to corner as flat as possible and get around…Read more
 
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Shocks and Struts

Shocks and struts are pneumatic or hydraulic cylinders that dampen ride motions and keep your tires firmly in contact with the road. They are critical to the safe operation of your vehicle, as they control the up and down motions you experience while driving… Read more
 
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Timing Belt

A timing belt is an internal engine belt or chain that tells the valvetrain of your engine what to do based upon the events of the crankshaft and pistons. It controls the intake and exhaust valves, creating just the right amount of gases in the cylinder for…Read more
Car Tire Pressure Check

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

A tire-pressure monitoring system (TPMS) is an electronic system designed to monitor the air pressure inside the pneumatic tires on various types of vehicles. These systems are usually battery operated and can send information about the pressure of a tire to… Read more
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Tires

Every day, your transmission works hard to keep you and your car on the go. The fluid that lubricates all of the transmission’s moving parts works just as hard as the transmission and should be changed as recommended. Over time, that fluid may get… Read more
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Transmission Repair and Service

Every day, your transmission works hard to keep you and your car on the go. The fluid that lubricates all of the transmission’s moving parts works just as hard as the transmission and should be changed as recommended. Over time, that fluid may get… Read more
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Water Pump Replacement

The water pump is the heart of your engines cooling system. It is turned by a belt (either the exterior serpentine belt, or internal timing belt) and circulates the coolant through the engine, heater, and radiator. The pump usually has a pulley on a shaft… Read more

Service Reminders

Sign-up today for service interval reminders such as: oil & filter, brakes, tires, and more... These parts are designed to wear & need to be replaced before any major damage occurs. We can help.