Your Vehicle’s Brakes are its Most Important Safety Feature.

There is no question about it, without good brakes your car is not much more than a paperweight! Ideally, you should have your brakes inspected twice a year. If you can’t recall the last time a professional examined your braking system, you should arrange an appointment at A.J.’s Import Garage in Topeka, whether it is an import or not.

Here are a few signs to look and listen for –

 

1.  Are you applying more pressure on the brake pedal?

2.  Is there any vibration?

3.  Obviously, grinding or squealing sounds.

Don’t let another day go by without having your brakes inspected by the specialists at A.J.’s Import Garage. Their mechanics will take a thorough look at your braking system and let you know how things are going. A.J.’s Import Garage is located at 501 S.W. Harrison St. Please call for an appointment at (785) 233-1000 and see their full story at www.ajsimportgarage.com.

Asian Imports.

Japanese cars, such as Hondas and Toyotas, are well-known worldwide for their reliability, and fuel efficiency. If you want to keep your Asian import on the road, you’ll want to follow proper maintenance guidelines. A.J.’s Import Garage of Topeka is here to help you do that in and around the capital.

Here are a few maintenance tips for your Asian import –

1.  ALWAYS keep the engine clean and lubricated.

2.  Pay particular attention to the engine belt.

3.  Have your tires checked once a month.

You need to find a garage where the mechanics are ASE certified and know their way around Japanese imports like yours. That place in Topeka is A.J.’s Import Garage located at 501 S.W. Harrison St. Whenever maintenance is needed, contact A.J.’s Import Garage at (785) 233-1000 and visit the website at ajsimportgarage.com.

When a Catalytic Converter Begins Failing.

Do you know exactly what a catalytic converter is? It is located between your engine and the muffler in your vehicle’s exhaust system. The ultimate job of your catalytic converter is to reduce emissions from your car to protect the air quality in the Topeka area. We all know that if you live anywhere that protecting the environment is essential, A.J.’s Import Garage will help you do that.

 

Here are some things to look and listen for that your catalytic converter is going bad –

1.  That your dreaded, but essential, check engine light goes on.

2.  There is a rattling noise coming from the area around your engine.

3.  Your miles per gallon has gone down.

4.  There is a noticeable misfiring of your vehicle’s engine.

The mechanics at A.J.’s Import Garage in Topeka will analyze and repair or replace your catalytic converter no matter what type of vehicle you drive. A.J.’s Import Garage is conveniently located at 501 S.W. Harrison St. in Topeka. Call for an appointment at (785) 233-1000. See everything they do at ajasimportgarage.com.

Are you Ready for Summer?

Just as important…is your car ready for summer? You can check on the status of your vehicle’s refrigerant by looking into “the sight glass” under the hood. If you know what you are doing, the liquid should be clear. The auto mechanic experts at A.J.’s Import Garage in Topeka know this instinctively.

Here are some signs of a properly working A/C system –

 

1.  The first time you turn it on, is it making unusual noises?

2.  Your car should NOT smell funky.

3.  The liquid refrigerant MUST stay dry.

4.  Make sure that you have turned on your air conditioning for at least a half-hour.

When you trust your vehicle to the pros at A.J.’s Import Garage, they will assure you that your air conditioning system is working properly for the hot summer to come. If you live in the Topeka area, call this phone number (785) 233-1000 for an appointment at A.J.’s Import Garage at 501 S.W. Harrison. Don’t forget to visit ajsimportgarage.com.  

What is a Brake Caliper?

Most of us may have heard of a caliper, but could we identify one? Here is an explanation…each time you step on the brakes of your vehicle, the calipers squeeze the brake pads against the rotors in the same way someone in a wheelchair might grab the wheels to slow down. A.J.’s Import Garage in Topeka, has technicians that know how to spot calipers that are going bad.

Some things the techs will look for are –

1.  Corrosion, dirt buildup, leaking, etc.

2.  Material which has worn away over time.

3.  Your vehicle will pull to one side.

4.  They listen for odd noises.

When you have your brakes inspected regularly by the experienced technicians at A.J.’s Import Garage in Topeka, you can drive with confidence! A.J.’s Import Garage is located at 501 S.W. Harrison in Topeka. To have your brakes inspected just call (785) 233-1000 for an appointment. To see all of the mechanical work that they do visit ajsimportgarage.com.

Problems with your Charging System.

Foreign cars have what are called charging systems. They are found throughout Topeka. Charging system problems may come from several system components that are operating improperly. The battery or alternator may be going bad. The drive belt may be worn. Even a bearing may be bad. These are just a few examples.

The charging system experts at A.J.’s Import Garage remind you that an engine light may appear on your dashboard when the engine is running. A voltmeter attached by a trained tech at A.J.’s will show any odd readings. You may hear grinding noises coming from the alternator or drive belt as well.

A.J.’s Import Garage will troubleshoot and repair all charging system problems in your foreign or domestic vehicle. Drivers in the Topeka area have counted on A.J.’s Import Garage for decades to keep their vehicles running smoothly. Check ‘em out at ajsimportgarage.com. You can always drive in to 501 S.W. Harrison or call ahead at (785) 233-1000.

Engine Overheating.

When you are driving around the Topeka area and your vehicle’s engine starts to heat up, it usually means one thing…your car is in trouble! It is a sure sign that you need a coolant flush. You can count on A.J.’s Auto Imports of Topeka to take care of that for you.

Here is why you need a coolant flush –

1. An overheated radiator may cause huge damage to your car.

2. It cleans out the old coolant and debris.

3. It minimizes risk to your gauge.

At the first sign of an overheating engine, limp on over to A.J.’s Auto Imports at 501 S.W. Harrison in Topeka KS. Whether you drive an import or domestic vehicle you can always count on A.J.’s Auto Imports to get you back on the road. Call them at (785) 233-1000. You will find them on the web at www.ajsimportgarage.com.