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Mobile Mechanics of McAllen

Mobile Car Tune Up

Over time vehicles will lose some of their performance. This has a direct impact on their MPG which would lead to an increase in gas usage. Many drivers even miss these tune-ups when they have an annual service and only put things right which are a necessity.

In McAllen, TX, there is no reason for any driver to not have an engine tune-up at any time because we will take the service to them. Finding a reliable garage is hard enough when there is limited time during a working week.

Jobs of this nature are left for weekends, and in many cases, there is only a Saturday when motorists can do this. As one of the top mobile mechanic companies in McAllen, we have many mobile mechanics who can tune a vehicle’s engine to peak performance. This not only increases an engine’s performance, but it will improve its MPG.

An engine that has been tuned will pay for itself in a relatively short time as gas usage drops, and visits to the gas station are less frequent.

There are many areas where faults creep into engines that will reduce performance, here is a list of some areas which can reduce the effectiveness of your motor, and can lead to more severe problems down the road.

Mobile Brake Service

It is crucial that any motor vehicle runs at its best, however, making sure a vehicle can stop is all the more important for motorists in and around McAllen.

A vehicles braking system can wear over time, and if not checked, it can lead to problems in the system or a complete failure.

When brakes are slowing a vehicle, they are exposed to extreme levels of heat, and this in itself can wear the brake pads which take the brunt of the force. Add in any climate temperatures, and this level of stress can be quickly increased.

Mobile mechanics will advise any motorist on what to look for, so if you see you have any of the following symptoms on your vehicle, you should contact us so we can perform a brake service on your vehicle to make sure you are driving around safely.

Mobile Oil Change

Oil can over time be affected by heat if it isn’t cooled correctly. It can break down and become less effective. So, in warmer climates, it can be crucial to keep an eye on your vehicle’s oil to make sure it is still in the best of states, but if there are signs it has gone past its lifespan, it could be time for an oil change.

There are quite a few motorists who are capable of performing an oil change on their vehicle. However, this can be one of the dirtiest jobs any mechanic can perform. Then, with all the new environmental regulations, there is the discarding of used oil.

This in itself can be a real challenge. Our McAllen mobile mechanics can change the oil on a vehicle with hardly any oil finding its way onto the floor. Their service vehicles are fitted with the most up-to-date equipment that enables them to drain all the oil without having it pour from underneath the vehicle.

Mobile Radiator Repair

While you are driving, especially in warm climates such as McAllen, there is a considerable amount of heat generated, and then cooled by the radiator system of your vehicle. This keeps it running at the optimum running temperature. This is crucial and helps to not only keep the engine cool but also the engine oil which is continually pumped around inside.

The cooling system is closely monitored by thermostats that work with pumps and valves to control the flow of the coolant. Cooling system problems occur when one or more components fail which will lead to significant problems of the whole cooling system and engine.

Any good radiator repair shop or mobile mechanic will tell you all about the problems, but until you find a garage which has the time. We have compiled some further information regarding a vehicles cooling system. Any radiator repair which is required could stem from any of the following.

Mobile AC Repair & Recharge

There is nothing better than driving around with the wind blowing in your hair, but for all the McAllen motorists that don’t have a soft top, there is only one solution to keeping cool, and that is to use the AC.

The problem is when it starts to get stuffy and then the AC doesn’t work as it should. The temperature can rise pretty quickly inside a vehicle. A vehicle AC can stop working for many reasons, and there are plenty of symptoms that will let you know you have an AC problem.

Air Conditioning Problems in McAllen

• There is no fresh air coming from the vents
• There is poor airflow, or the AC unit fails to blow at all
• You can smell a strange odor coming from the vents

When you see the symptoms, it is good to know the problems that cause them. With this, you can quickly call a mobile mechanic because you know your AC is faulty and you need an AC repair.

• Hoses can work loose or wear. This would be on the inlet hose, and if this happens, no air can get to the AC unit.
• Seals can wear, and if this happens, there is not enough pressure for the unit to work. Once this problem has been fixed, it would need to be recharged.
• When the AC system cools, there is a lot of condensation. This is why small pools of water can form under your vehicle. With this, if the water doesn’t escape as it should, it can cause mold and mildew. If this builds up, it prevents air from reaching the vents from the condenser.

Car Diagnostics

Most modern vehicles are controlled by computers to such an extent, that when there is a problem, the only way to locate it, is to hook the vehicle up to a diagnostics machine and run it through a series of tests. Even this can lead a mobile mechanic to the wrong area because one fault can throw up a series of errors.

A car diagnostic test is basically the starting point for some experienced troubleshooting to begin. Luckily, we employ some of the very best mechanics who have over 15 years’ experience in running these vehicle diagnostics from their mobile garages in McAllen.

The mobile vehicle diagnostic tool our skilled mechanics use is exactly the same as you would find in any brick and mortar garage. This enables us to keep car diagnostic cost to an affordable level, and also, we can perform these tests at any location a customer desires.

Pre-Purchase Car Inspections

Our mechanics are highly regarded around the area by the number of happy motorists they have helped in their times of needs. This includes 24/7 vehicle breakdown in McAllen or the thousands of home car services that have been scheduled over the past 15 years.

What many vehicle owners don’t realize is, our mobile mechanics can perform another vehicle service in McAllen that can save thousands of dollars.

McAllen Pre-Purchase Car Inspections

A pre-purchase car inspection aims to help our customers make the correct decision when it comes to buying a used vehicle. This can be a daunting experience if the purchaser doesn’t know what to look for in a used vehicle, and although they might look nice, this doesn’t mean they are a good purchase.

The mobile mechanics we schedule in, to make these used vehicle inspections are the very best in the industry. They run through their own set of tests to find out if there any problems with the vehicle, or if there could possibly be anything which will cause a problem once the car has been purchased.

Our mechanics will cover the following as part of their used vehicle purchase inspection.

• Verify all the listed equipment is included in the vehicle for sale
• These checks will verify the vehicle is in the described condition
• Frame and chassis checks will be conducted along with engine and body to make sure they are all above board. An estimate will be provided if there is remedial work to be carried out.
• Body and engine codes are checked for signs of tampering
• You can have an increase in bargaining power if there is work to be carried out, or the car inspection shows the vehicle is over-valued.

As many people decide to have a pre-purchase vehicle inspection, there are still a vast number of people who choose not to proceed with one. This can be for a few reasons such as the ones listed here.

1. Many consumers are unaware an inspection of a vehicle before purchasing second hand is available from a mobile mechanic service.
2. Many individuals just don’t have the budget or are unwilling to spend that little extra for an additional inspection
3. A lot of people spot a vehicle and decide they want it, if they take with them a mobile mechanic, they think there will be unnecessary aggravation from the seller.

In many cases, with regard to extra cost, and the extra aggravation. These can be negated by our mobile mechanics who perform these inspections.

Selling prices are often inflated, so when our skilled vehicle technician finds things which will need attention, or are not working, they can save you money which outweighs the inspection cost.

More importantly, some sellers resort to unscrupulous means to get rid of vehicles. Our mechanics will quickly see the signs that a vehicle has been made to look its best just to get rid of it. Mobile Mechanics of McAllen offers the most affordable rates for these vehicle inspections. If we charged too high, it would be a case that many people would opt not to continue.

We know, any person who purchases a vehicle with our recommendation will become a part of the family. The mechanic will immediately relate to the vehicle, should you need any vehicle servicing, and they will have an insight into what areas could pose potential problems.

Clutch and Transmission

You can look at the transmission and clutch as your vehicles running gear, and it is this which converts your engine’s power to something which can drive the wheels. It comes in two varieties, there is auto-transmission where all you have is your gas pedal and your brake pedal. This can be ideal if you are stuck in traffic around McAllen because you aren’t continually changing gear.

A stick shift, on the other hand, is much more fun to drive, and many motorists love this way of driving. Both types though at some point in time can need clutch auto repair, and when it is time, there are a few signs or symptoms you can encounter which are listed here:

• The clutch slips when towing or going uphill
• Your vehicle shudders while you’re driving at any speed
• A burning smell emanates from under the hood
• A stick shift can be hard to move into, or out of gear
• Transmission fluids look and smell funny

McAllen Clutch and Transmission Checks

Clutches and transmission are heavy duty components on vehicles and are built to take a lot of work. However, something as simple as the driving style can aid in speeding up the time before your vehicle needs a clutch repair.

A driver who rests there foot on the clutch pedal can cause the inner workings to spin and rub against each other. It is something simple, but this quickly leads to a clutch slipping. There is also dropping down too many gears at a time. This places massive amounts of stress on the entire transmission system.

For heavy-duty vehicles, and this can include RV’s and vehicles which tow quite often. Mobile Mechanics of McAllen recommends having one of our highly skilled mobile transmission technicians to give your vehicles running gear the once over.

Unless you know how to check, or you spot the symptoms above.  A clutch can carry on working to the point of sudden failure. Looking from the other side, any transmission repair on your vehicle will reduce strain on your clutch.