Silver City Auto Repair

WHAT IS COVERED BY THE NAPA NATIONWIDE WARRANTY: • Air conditioning, heating and climate control systems.  • Brake system(s).  • Electrical system(s).  • Emission control system(s).  • Engine cooling system(s).  • Electronic engine management system and other  on-board computer systems (engine, body, brake  and suspension computers), cruise control systems. • Engine performance or drivability services and repair. • Exhaust system(s). • Fuel system(s). • Ignition system(s). • Other minor repairs. • Starting and charging systems. • Steering/suspension systems, wheel bearings,  CV joints, half shafts and driveshafts

If your engine is stalling or misfiring this may indicate your car is in need of a tune-up. Our mechanics stay up-to-date on the latest repair techniques and have the experience to examine your vehicle and identify the needs for repair quickly and efficiently

One of the most common problems to occur in the vacuum system is a leak. A vacuum leak refers to any leak that occurs between the engine and the mass airflow system. A leak can influence a vehicle’s fuel efficiency as well as potentially damage the engine. Upon discovering any symptoms that may indicate a vacuum leak, a certified mechanic must examine the situation to not risk the possibility of severe engine damage. WHY IS A VACUUM LEAK DANGEROUS? When there is a vacuum leak, the air to enter the system is unmetered, which has a domino effect of possible miscalculations. If unmetered air is entering the system, the amount of air becomes higher than it should be. The mass airflow sensor measures the amount of the air and it will be inaccurate, which in turn results in a miscalculation of the amount of fuel injected causing your engine to run on lean, which refers to when the fuel in your ignition is either too little or high, in this case too high.  WHAT IS THE SEVERITY O ... read more

Your car's clutch is the device that connects the rotating shafts, typically two or more. It transports the engine's power to the vehicle's wheels, so put simply it is absolutely essential to have your clutch working properly to power your car. Without a functioning clutch, you cannot shift gears. Upon sensing any issues, clutch repair by a certified mechanic should be performed. HOW DOES A CLUTCH FUNCTION Cars with a manual transmission contain a clutch pedal that can be found next to the brake pedal, typically to the left. When driving, a car needs to be able to fluctuate in speeds, obviously, and to do so the connection between the engine and wheel needs to come to a halt, temporarily. The clutch allows this movement to be smooth and, when used inappropriately, protects the drivetrain. The clutch is structured with the clutch disc and clutch cover. The disc functions so the engine torque can be halted and transmitted by engrossing to and from t ... read more

A catalytic converter is a key component in minimizing pollution and vehicle emissions. The catalytic converter works to convert harmful emissions into non-harmful gases. They essentially make engine exhaust gases less harmful and cleaner. It is important to note that a faulty catalytic converter is not only harmful to a vehicle’s performance, but to a driver’s overall health as well. Potential engine damage and reduced performance are a negative effect of a compromised catalytic converter. There are notable indicators a catalytic converter may be inefficient, at which point examination for an auto diagnosis by a certified mechanic is absolutely necessary. HOW DOES A CATALYTIC CONVERTER FUNCTION It is important to understand the pollutive damages vehicles cause to value the operative functions of a catalytic converter. Car exhaust is composed of 3 harmful compounds including the following: Carbon Monoxide Hydrocarbons Nitrogen Oxides Carbo ... read more