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The summer sun producing stifling heat can take its toll on many things. Namely, anything made of plastic. How about your car? We know that over time a car left in the sun will begin to fade paint, and that’s just on the outside. The heat is cooking rubber components under the hood and it isn’t helping the interior much either. Of all these things that are affected by the summer heat, did you ever consider what kind of toll the heat is taking on your brakes?  Read More

There’s never a convenient time for auto repair needs to surface. You rely on your vehicle every day, which makes it difficult to squeeze maintenance into the schedule. Fortunately, there are steps you can take and options on the table to keep your life manageable without putting your automobile on the back burner. Sun Auto Service recommends keeping up on routine maintenance and finding a reputable full-service auto shop near you – and we can help with both. Read More

One of the most frightening things that can happen while driving is experiencing sudden brake failure. You may step down on the brake pedal when approaching an oncoming stop sign only to witness zero difference in speed. In many cases, these situations can end up a lot worse than they need to because the driver did not know how to handle brake failure properly. Read More

Keeping your car running properly means more than taking it in for regular maintenance and having the brakes checked. To understand everything that your technician tells you, you must have a basic understanding of how your car works. The brakes, in particular, are fairly complex – but as soon as you familiarize yourself with the basic components, it will be easier to understand what your brake specialist tells you during maintenance or repair appointments. Read More

While outside temperatures may reach as high as 110 degrees, the ambient temperature inside your vehicle may surge to temps around 170 degrees or more when exposed to direct sunlight. Having your air conditioner functioning to its maximum potential is a must to keep you cool. Read More

What can you do when your vehicle needs more repairs than you can afford? The technicians may be able to help you prioritize the repairs based on what can and cannot wait. Read More

There you are gleefully driving down the road when suddenly, your joy is squashed by the feeling of impending doom because a funny light showed up on your dashboard. After all, it’s an exclamation point inside of a circle surrounded by parenthesis, who wouldn’t get excited? Your brake light can indicate something is amiss with your brake system. Read More

When should you replace your brake rotors? Metallic squealing or grinding noises coming from the brakes, shuddering or shaking, or a steering wheel that pulls to one side when slowing down are all potential indicators that you may need to repair or replace brake rotors or pads on your vehicle. Read More