- Engine RepairHave you ever listened to your car’s engine and wondered where a noise was coming from and what was causing it? Is that happening to you right now? If you think there might be a problem with your car’s engine bring your vehicle into Carriage House Automotive, your local Frederick, MD engine repair service as soon as you can.
- Oil ChangeAre you in need of auto service or repair in Frederick, Maryland? We offer Maryland State Inspections, Oil Changes, and a variety of other full service car repair options.
- Engine Tune-Up
- Exhaust System Repair
- Starter Repair
- Alternator RepairHaving a properly functioning alternator is key to your vehicle’s performance and they are a common cause of needed electrical repairs. Carriage House Automotive specializes in alternator service, repair, and replacement in Frederick, MD. Have you noticed battery or other warning lights coming on in your car? Are the warning lights flashing or slowly coming on one after the other? This is usually a sign that the alternator is no longer charging the battery. What causes alternators to stop working? Usually, they just wear out, or sometimes oil or other fluids leak into them and short them out. Alternators are run by an engine drive belt and spin 2 to 3 times faster than the engine does. Over time the bearings the coils, and magnets that generate the electricity all wear out. This will cause your alternator to stop charging your battery. When that happens the car runs off battery power until it goes dead. Ounce the battery is dead you are left stranded. Don’t let that happen. When you see signs that your alternator is failing, get it fixed. When you need alternator repair in Frederick, Maryland, you can count on Carriage House Automotive.
- Engine ServicesTake care of your car’s engine, and it will last longer keeping you and your car on the road. This means staying on top of your engine maintenance in Frederick, MD and tending to any engine repairs in Frederick, MD immediately. With something as important as your cars engine repairs, trust the experts at Carriage House Automotive. For 40 years our Frederick, MD mechanics, and skilled technicians have been servicing and repairing automotive engines. Our shop has been in business since 1978. We’ve gotten that far through quality engine repair and service that has earned the trust of our customers.
- Engine DiagnosticOur expertise in vehicle diagnostics means we can quickly determine what is causing your CHECK ENGINE LIGHT to come on and recommend what it needs for repair. If the check engine light is on in your car, bring your vehicle into your Frederick, MD vehicle diagnostic service for help.
- Spark Plug Replacement
- Emissions Inspection
- Timing Belt/Chain Replacement
- Transmission Service
- Transmission Fluid Service
- Clutch Service/Repair
- Differential Service/Repair
- Axle RepairThe CV axle assemblies wear out over time because of how the joints on them flex and move while you are driving and due to the extreme conditions they endure under your car. If the wheels on your car or truck hesitate, feel resistant to turning, make noise or vibrate while accelerating, or jerk around while driving or turning, your CV axle may have problems. Sudden pops and ticking noises while turning indicate that your CV axle may need to be replaced because a joint is worn out. Maintaining and replacing other components in your vehicle’s CV axle assembly, such as the CV boots, will keep your entire assembly working as intended and help prevent CV axle replacements. Driving with a damaged CV axle will only cause damage to other components and lead to more expensive repairs. At the first sign of trouble, contact a competent Frederick, MD auto repair mechanic to have your C.V. axles inspected and replaced if needed.
- Suspension Service/RepairDoes your car ride as well as it did when it was new? Is the steering loose? It’s likely that you have a problem with either your suspension or the steering on your car. Suspension and steering problems can cause a harsh feeling in the way your car rides, wear out the tires prematurely or even make the car unsafe to drive. Carriage House Automotive is here to help you with that. We can provide you with quality, trusted solutions to any problems with your steering and suspension.
- Steering Service/RepairYour car uses a lot of different fluids to operate. Regular fluid changes are important to keep it running reliably. Why is this? Over time the essential fluids in your car became contaminated and wear out causing them to loose their ability to lubricate, clean, cool, and flow freely. This can cause damage to the systems they are designed to function with. This includes your cars transmission, brake system, vehicle cooling system, power steering system, and even the engine. That’s why, it’s important to keep up with regularly scheduled vehicle maintenance in Frederick, MD which includes regular fluid changes.
- Steering Fluid Service
- CV Boot ReplacementThe axles on your car connect the transmission to the wheels. Each drive axle has two CV joints. The inner CV joint connects the transmission to the axle, and the outer joint connects the axle to the wheels. As you drive over bumps or turn the steering wheel the CV joints move with the suspension or steering helping the wheels maintain a constant velocity. A CV boot covers the CV joints and protect them by keeping out dirt and debris. CV boots are usually made of rubber or plastic. The boots are designed to keep the grease the lubricates the C.V. joints in place. Without proper lubrication, a CV joint will wear out and won’t adjust to the motion of the wheels. CV boots naturally dry rot, crack, and split open with age. Since your CV boot keeps your CV joint properly lubricated, any splits in the CV boot will lead to a loss of lubrication. The resulting metal on metal contact can wear down your CV joints fairly quickly. That’s why replacing a cracked or torn CV boot as soon as possible is important. A simple visual inspection will determine whether or not the boot needs to be replaced. Neglecting regular inspections of the CV boot and accompanying components may lead to more expensive repairs and replacements down the road.
- Air Conditioning Service/Repair
- Radiator Service/Repair
- Air Filter ReplacementEngine Air Filter Replacement: This filter filters out impurities in the air before it enters your engine. This keeps dust and dirt from damaging your engine and leads to better overall engine life and performance.
- Wheel AlignmentSchedule your next 4 wheel alignment today with Carriage House Automotive. We have invested in all of the most modern equipment needed to align vehicles.
- Tire ReplacementOver the last 40 years, we have put a lot of effort into purchasing and maintaining some of the best, newest, and modern equipment that is available in the industry. This makes servicing your car easier and gives more cost-effective, quality service. The computer information database and scan tool diagnostic equipment we use is updated regularly. Our current tire mounting and balancing equipment was purchased in 2015. The alignment machine we use is state of the art and purchased in 2018. Even our battery servicing equipment is new, top of the line, and designed to work with modern automobile batteries.
- Tire ServiceTires wear eventually and the tread gets thin. This results in the wheels losing traction especially in bad weather. This creates safety risks that can be avoided by replacing tires before they become unsafe. Many manufactures suggest tires not be used for longer than 10 years because the rubber dry rots, cracks, and becomes weak over time. It is more common that tires just plain wear out from everyday use. Wear happens with regular driving. Driving habits, roadway conditions, and weather lead to wear and can reduce the life of tires. You need new tires if the following conditions exist...
- Tire Balancing
- Brake ServiceWhen it comes to staying safe while driving having properly functioning brakes is vital. You use your car’s brakes every time you drive! You should have the confidence of knowing that when you press your foot on the brake, your car is going to stop. A such your cars brakes need to be inspected at least once a year or every 15,000 miles. This means bringing your car into a Frederick, MD brake service and repair center for regular checks.
- Brake Fluid ServiceYou might be able to tell it’s time for a brake fluid service by visually inspecting the condition of the fluid in the reservoir located on the master cylinder. Brake fluid is usually a very light amber color, but will darken with age, becoming murky from water contamination. If your brake fluid has a dark color it may be time to change it. A better way to check is to have it tested by a professional Frederick, MD auto maintenance and brake repair specialist for moisture and see what they recommend.
- Brake RepairThe effects of old contaminated brake fluid might not be felt, or seen, right away but ignoring it can lead to costly repairs in the future! Even though brake fluid is in a sealed system, moisture from the surrounding air still works its way into the fluid. This happens through hoses, the fluid reservoir, and other parts of the brake system. When your brake fluid becomes contaminated with moisture it can change how your brake system operates. Water in the brake lines lowers the boiling point of the fluid, so stopping ability can diminish in hard stops as heat in the system increases. Also, over time the moisture can cause internal corrosion in the brake lines, calipers, the master cylinder, ABS parts, and other components. When this happens brake repairs are needed. Costly repairs caused by contaminated brake fluid can be avoided by having a brake flush done at regular intervals to change the fluid.
- Brake Replacement
- Glass Repair/Replacement
- Headlight RestorationAre the clear plastic covers on your headlamps yellowed and fogged up from age? This is a common problem on today’s automobiles. The surface of the plastic headlamp covers deteriorates with age and turns an ugly yellow color. A fogged up headlight can do more than just impact the visual appeal of your car; it can also make it an unsafe vehicle to drive. The fogging causes reduced light output from your headlamps making it harder for you to see the road at night. Not a safe situation! In the past the entire light assembly would have needed to be replaced, but not anymore. Now these headlamp covers can be refinished, removing the yellow haze, and restoring them to their original condition. If you have a headlight that needs work, come to Carriage House Automotive. We offer high-quality headlight restoration services designed to refinish that fogged up old lens and get it looking and working the way it is supposed to.
- Lighting Services
- Battery ServiceYou need your car to start reliably don’t you? Having a good battery is a big part of making that happen. No one wants to get stuck in a car that won’t start, out in the middle of nowhere, because of a bad battery. Batteries do more than just starting a car though. Your car’s battery in Frederick, MD is extremely important for the correct operation of the car and it’s electrical systems. A car battery supplies large amounts of electrical current for the starter, engine, and other electronic accessories in the vehicle. The auto battery also stores energy from the car’s alternator. The alternators purpose is to keep the battery charged up properly while you are driving. Have your car battery service done at Carriage House Automotive, and we will make sure you have a healthy car battery and charging system. Together with the engine and the alternator, the car battery is one of the vital components of a car’s health. Car battery check-ups are a must for newer vehicles. At Carriage House Automotive, our ASE certified Master Technicians are able to perform a thorough evaluation of any automotive battery, charging, and electrical system. Regular checkups for your car or truck will ensure it to be around for the long haul. A strong and healthy auto battery is what every Frederick, Maryland Automobile owner needs. At Carriage House Automotive we have the equipment required to properly test and replace batteries in today’s modern automobiles.
- Electrical Service/RepairAre you having an electrical type problem with your car? Maybe a dead battery? Is the check engine light on or is your car running rough? Perhaps the car won’t start or you have an alternator that isn’t charging? Are the lights in your dash blinking like a disco ball? For all of your auto electrical repair needs, you can count Carriage House Automotive as your trusted auto electrical repair auto service. We will diagnose the problem with your car with care and provide a level of workmanship you can trust.
- Electronic Service/Repair
- General RepairsToday’s vehicles are designed to light up indicator lights in the dashboard when something goes wrong. Each of those lights means different things ranging from low tire pressure to the check engine light. Is there a warning light on in the dash of your car that looks like a little engine, says “check engine”, or “service engine soon”? Is it on steady or blinking? This could be your vehicles fault indicating Check Engine Light. If your check engine light is on our auto repair and service specialists at Carriage House Automotive know to check engine light codes and how to diagnose the problems they represent. So when your check engine light in is on or flashing, make sure you contact our center immediately.
- Auto MaintenanceIf you own a vehicle, you need regular auto maintenance to keep all its components running properly. So bring your vehicle into a local auto maintenance service who can help you with replacing your vehicle’s filters and more. Carriage House Automotive is the place for all your vehicle maintenance needs. This includes replacing automotive air, oil, cabin, fuel, and all your cars other filters.
- Belts and Hoses ServiceMost people don’t think about their cars belts and hoses until a belt breaks or a hose ruptures. Unfortunately, by the time that happens, it is too late, you’re stuck on the side of the road. Why does that happen? Because belts and hoses are exposed to heat, vibration, moisture and other harmful chemicals under the hood of the car they have a relatively short life span. They will often dry rot, crack, fray, break, split, or leak as a result. If not addressed promptly, these kinds of problems can cause disaster for you and your car, usually in the form of a breakdown on the side of the road. A visual inspection of belts and hoses in Frederick, MD can help detect problems before they happen. Some times radiator hoses in Frederick, MD deteriorate, cracking and splitting, from the inside-out making their condition a guessing game with only a visual inspection. Belts and hoses in Frederick, MD should be inspected frequently and the trusted local, Auto Mechanics at Carriage House Automotive can do that for you.