San Antonio and Boerne Auto Repair

It seems like a couple sizable hurricanes hit the coast each year, wreaking havoc on homes, upsetting people's schedules, and submerging many vehicles in filthy floodwater. Some of those vehicles are demolished legally, but dishonest intermediaries occasionally sell them to willing or unwilling sales outlets, frequently with no knowledge of the vehicle's murky past. Therefore, it's always a good idea to go over the fundamentals of how to avoid purchasing a used car that has flood damage. First, realize that flood damage cannot be repaired. The modern automobile is a computer system on wheels, loaded with electronics like airbag circuits, engine control units, and seat heaters. Even without considering engine, mechanical, or body problems, that alone can cause considerable damage when a car has been submerged. Not only may windows or radios fail, but airbags might fail to inflate during a collision, endangering your life. And even if a car looks or drives fine right now, ru ... read more

The thermostat is an essential component of the cooling system in your car because it is largely responsible for controlling the engine's temperature. It regulates the coolant flow between the engine and radiator. The thermostat remains closed to allow the engine to warm up if it is cold. The thermostat gradually opens as the engine heats up, allowing coolant to enter the radiator. Despite being a fairly straightforward component, it is a wear-and-tear item that requires replacement from time to time. If you suspect that your thermostat is malfunctioning, keep an eye out for some of the following signs. Overheating (or overcooling) First of all, keep in mind that air-cooled vehicles do not come with thermostats, at least not the kind we're going to describe here. However, modern air-cooled engines are rare, so there's a good chance that this information applies to your vehicle. Having said that, the most typical sign of a defective or failing thermostat i ... read more