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Wheel Bearings

Your wheel bearings may be something to which you've never given a thought while driving around Columbus, IN. Wheel bearings are what enable your wheels to spin freely. Since they bear the entire weig...
Published on: Nov 23, 2025

Your Vehicle's Other Power Plant (Alternator Replacement)

Your vehicle's engine is probably the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a power plant.  But it has another power source that is vital as well: the alternator. The alternator is wha...
Published on: Oct 22, 2025

Simple Answers from Automobile Diagnostics: Alignment

{{ image('MzQ3') }} Question:How do I know when I need a wheel alignment? Automobile Diagnostics Answer:When Columbus drivers' wheels are properly aligned they all point in the same direction. When ...
Published on: Jul 13, 2025

The Light Many Drivers Fear (Check Engine Light)

Ask just about any driver about one thing they fear seeing inside their vehicle and they'll say it's the Check Engine light coming on. You know, that little light on your instrument panel that is in t...
Published on: Jun 15, 2025

Severe Driving in Columbus

Owner's manuals have schedules for preventive maintenance. Columbus can check on things like oil changes, transmission service and so on. They say you should change your oil after driving a certain di...
Published on: May 25, 2025

Full Stop (Brake Master Cylinder Replacement)

When you step on your brake pedal, you want to feel confident that your vehicle’s going to stop.  If your brakes aren’t working right, it’s a risk to your safety and the safety ...
Published on: Apr 27, 2025

Slippery as Ice (Driving on Wet Leaves)

We all know driving on slippery ice can be dangerous.  What you might not know is that wet leaves can be just as slick. If you live in an area that has trees that drop their leaves, or if you're ...
Published on: Mar 02, 2025

Questions to Ask Your Automobile Diagnostics Service Advisor

A lot of  service and repair customers in Columbus are a little tentative when they talk with their automotive advisors. They want to ask questions but don't want to be embarrassed or to seem pus...
Published on: Jan 26, 2025