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Call Fairfax Auto Repair right away to schedule an appointment for your automobile if it is having any of the six problems listed below. These problems are signs that your…

If you smell burning odors coming from the transmission, it’s important that you drive your car, truck, or utility vehicle straight to our shop. Even better, pull over and call…

If you can smell burning sulfur in your car, truck, or utility vehicle’s exhaust, it’s possible that the catalytic converter has gone bad. If you drive an automobile that is…

The alternator keeps the battery charged. If either of these parts fails, you won’t be able to start your automobile. Your engine also has a starter, and this is a…

Flickering or dim lights can be a sign of alternator trouble. Your vehicle relies on the alternator to produce voltage. This part also ensures that the battery stays charged while…

We talked about the oxygen sensor in a previous blog post; now, let’s talk about the mass airflow (MAF) sensor. This sensor tracks the outside air that flows into your…

The oxygen sensor talks directly to your vehicle’s main computer chip, which is called the engine control module. The O2 sensor is located in your tailpipe so it can determine…

The health of your transmission fluid directly affects the health of your transmission. Fairfax Auto Repair indicates that transmission fluid color changes tell you not only when the fluid needs…

It can be very dangerous for your engine if your car overheats every time that you drive it. This can cause serious engine damage, including a cracked engine block. Fairfax…