Car Care: Auto Maintenance Services

Car & Truck Repair in Charlottesville

Ace Auto Center Express is a full-service preventative maintenance and auto repair center, providing comprehensive car care services for your domestic or import vehicle to keep it running at full power. Serving all brands, models, imports, and fuel systems in Charlottesville, we have the tools and expertise needed to ensure your vehicle operates exactly as intended by its manufacturer.

For inquiries, please reach out to us at 434-227-5973, or you can send us an email, and our proficient experts will be delighted to address your queries and assess the necessary actions.

Benefits of a Professional Wheel Alignment

Our basic auto maintenance services include:

30/60/90K Mileage Maintenance
Consistent maintenance helps keep your vehicle operating at peak condition while also prolonging its life. Most automakers recommend car maintenance at 30,000-mile intervals, adhering to the 30/60/90K mile schedule provided to car owners. Our team of experts can keep you on track, preserving your vehicle's condition, optimizing its performance, and enhancing its resale value. The 30/60/90K service covers:

  • Fluid replacements
  • Oil and Filter changes
  • Tire rotation, spin balance, and pressure adjustments
  • Inspection of parts and systems - gears, tires, brake pads, belts, hoses, etc.
  • With higher mileage: spark plugs, belts, timing belts when applicable
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FAQs About Automobile Squeaks, Squeals and Rattles

Learn about some of the common questions you may have:

Why is my car making a squealing noise?

It may be a slipping fan belt. Listen for a few warning signs such as a squeaking or chirping noise. Those noises are usually caused by misalignment of the belt and the pulley. If you come by Ace Auto Center Express in Charlottesville our professional auto repair technicians can realign it to stop the noise and fix it before your fan belt completely breaks.

If your car makes strange sounds or clicks when you turn the steering wheel the most common cause is a low steering fluid. Over time the steering fluid decreases and air enters the steering mechanism causing unwanted noises. Come to Ace Auto Center Express to top off your fluid reservoir with power steering fluid. The noises should start to go away immediately. If the sound returns quickly your car could be leaking steering fluid. Our professionals in Charlottesville can help you diagnose and repair leaks quickly and affordably.

A worn out cambelt (also known as a timing belt) will create a loud noise when you start your car’s engine. The noise could range from squealing to hissing or rumbling. This is the sound of a cambelt that is about to break. If a cambelt breaks it can ruin your car’s engine. Come to Ace Auto Center Express and get it replaced right away.

Leaking Fluid FAQs

Why is my car making a squealing noise?

It may be a slipping fan belt. Listen for a few warning signs such as a squeaking or chirping noise. Those noises are usually caused by misalignment of the belt and the pulley. If you come by Ace Auto Center Express in Charlottesville our professional auto repair technicians can realign it to stop the noise and fix it before your fan belt completely breaks.

If the spill is still wet, cover the stain with clay cat litter, sand, cornmeal, cornstarch or baking soda. This will help absorb the oil before it soaks into the cement. Once the spill has dried, sweep up the absorbent material. Then, wash away the remaining stain with water and soap. A small oil leak on your driveway is an indication that something is wrong with your car. Bring your car to Ace Auto Center Express to get the problem diagnosed. Do not ignore an oil leak as it can seriously affect your car’s engine.

If there is a sweet-smelling fluid leaking from your car, the most likely culprit is leaking coolant or antifreeze. A coolant leak can become a serious problem. If your vehicle gets too low on coolant or antifreeze, it will overheat and may cause engine damage.

To learn more about our Car & Truck Care services, call us at 434-227-5973 or request a quote by clicking below:

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