Hot Weather is Coming.

I know it seems a long way away after a long winter, but soon temperatures in the Topeka area will top 80 and even 90 degrees.  It’s no fun being stuck without air conditioning on a hot summer day.  A/C is more than just comfort; it’s a safety issue too. In fact, one of the most dangerous places for someone to be during a heat wave is inside of their car without A/C.

Here are some common issues with your car’s air conditioning system –

1.  The refrigerant is leaking

2.  The condenser is clogged

3.  Electrical issues

4.  The cooling fans are faulty

5.  The compressor is going bad

It does not matter to A.J.’s Import Garage if your vehicle is foreign or domestic.  They are Topeka area experts at troubleshooting and repairing your car’s air conditioning system.  Get ahead of the game and have your a/c checked by the experts before the weather changes.  Call A.J’s Import Garage at (784) 233-1000 or stop by 501 S.W. Harrison in Topeka.

Timing is Everything.

Isn’t that the truth?  It is especially true with your vehicle’s timing belt.  You have probably heard of it, but what exactly is a timing belt?  A timing belt is a belt that controls the camshafts in your engine.  Its function is to open and close the valves at just the right moment to ensure smooth operation.

Some cars and trucks use timing chains or gears, which are more durable.  Those particular timing belts are made of a rubber compound.  They are quieter and more efficient.  They also don't need lube to work.  Beware, on some engines, if the timing belt fails, valves will be held open when they should not be and will be struck by the pistons, causing major damage!

Timing belts and their related parts are just another of the many items that demand your attention.  In Topeka Kansas, A.J.’s Auto Imports pays attention to all of your foreign or domestic car’s parts.  A.J.’s serves the Topeka area with repair and maintenance from their location at 501 S.W. Harrison.  Set up an appointment by calling (784) 233-1000.