McKay's Automotive – Auto Repair You Can Trust
McKay’s Is Your One-Stop Auto Repair Shop
Your air conditioning system check is accomplished by properly trained mechanics. We inspect for loose belts, leaks, AC operation, and if needed, recharge your system.
The drive train consists of those components that pass along or transmit power from the engine to the wheels. The drive train system is complex and repairs to it can be expensive. However, the life of the drive train can be greatly extended by following the maintenance procedures from your owner’s manual and getting annual inspections from a trained technician.
Many vehicle components are now electrically operated from power windows, power sunroofs to power mirrors. Before replacing expensive components, always have a certified technician test your system to determine the true cause of the problem.
Proper maintenance of the exhaust and emissions systems is important for the environment, as well as your safety. These systems draw the waste products of combustion, hot exhaust gases, away from the engine and into the atmosphere. In addition, Harris County requires vehicles to pass an emissions standards test before new state inspection stickers will be issued.
With today’s computerized engine controls and electronic fuel injection, it’s hard to separate the fuel system from other systems when it comes to identifying problems with your vehicle. Symptoms such as hard starting, stalling, hesitation, loss of power, poor fuel economy, rough idle, misfiring and elevated emissions can be caused by any number of things. So to keep your vehicle running smoothly, quietly and efficiently, you should have your fuel system inspected every year by a trained certified technician.
Cooling system failure is the number one reason for automotive breakdown on our nation's highways. Unlike a flat tire, you can't stop and put on a spare. A failure of the engine cooling system will mean a trip to the repair shop behind a tow truck, which is why it is important that you have periodic inspections and regular maintenance of the cooling system. Our certified technicians perform a professional inspection of the system, providing you with a complete analysis of the current conditions and the estimated cost of repair.
Your ignition system not only aids in getting the vehicle going, but helps ensure that it runs smoothly. In the ignition system, spark plugs must fire properly to assure engine performance and emission control. New plugs should be installed at the specified mileage. We recommend you check the specification section of your owner’s manual and have them replaced at the recommended time.
Starting your vehicle begins with a spark from the battery and ends at the spark plug. In between the two are numerous components that make up your vehicle’s starting and charging system. Before replacing a battery, have a trained technician inspect all starting and charging components. One of these components may be the real culprit when the vehicle won’t start.
The steering and suspension systems of a car are not only important for safety reasons, but also enhance the comfort level of the vehicle. You should have the suspension and steering components of your vehicle inspected and adjusted according to the manufacturer’s recommended intervals. The components wear with use and stretch with age. Proper inspection and adjustment will extend their life by many thousands of miles.
If your tires are worn below the wear indicator bar on the rear tires and you’re trying to take a fast turn, the back end of the car may slide out from underneath you causing you to swing out of control, if your front tires are low on tire tread then it makes it harder to turn the car on wet or slippery pavement.
