New Orleans Auto Repair

If your check engine light or "service engine soon" light is on, that is your vehicle's way alerting you. It is telling you to bring it into a repair facility as soon as possible.      Check engine light can come on for many different reasons. It could be on because of an evaporative emissions leak that can be caused by something as simple as forgetting to tighten your gas cap. It could also be on for a more complex engine or drivetrain problem.  Your check engine light can light up in two different ways. It can either stay on solid or flash. When it is on solid it is less urgent than when it if flashing.  We recommend getting your vehicle in as soon as possible, but you do not have to suspend use of the vehicle or have it towed in.  It is not a good idea to ignore your check engine light. Even if you think the light is not on for a serious problem, more problems can develop. The mechanics at Tim's can preform a Level On ... read more

   Knowing if your brakes are bad is critical. Your brakes are possibly the most important safety system on your vehicle because brakes need to work properly every time!  Brake Repair or Replacement is needed when: 1) A  brake warning indicator is lit 2) A squeal or grinding noise is heard when stopping  3) A shake is felt when applying brakes  4) Measuring at or below 3 mm of friction material Brake Warning Indicator If your brake warning is illuminated on your instrument cluster we recommend not driving your vehicle until the brake fluid level is checked. The BRAKE warning can come on for several reasons, but a particularly dangerous and common reason for the light is low brake fluid. If your brake fluid is low that is an indication that you either have worn brake components somewhere in the system or you may have a brake fluid leak. After topping off your brake fluid we strongly recommend having your vehicle checked ... read more

Who wouldn't want to find the best mechanic torepair and maintain their vehicle? One great way to find a good local mechanic in the New Orleans Area is to ask your friends, co-workers and relatives. Your friends are probablylooking for the same qualities in a mechanic that you are, so that could be your best source. If no one in your circle has a good recommendation, no need to stress! !he internet can save the day!A great start to finding a good local mechanic is assimple as searching “auto repair near me” or “mechanic near me.” If you are looking for an auto shop that is organized and professional, they will most probably have a good web presence. While you are browsing the web, take a look at the online reviews. You can get an idea of what your experience will be like by reading about other peoples experiences. We recommend checking at least 2 different sources. If you are moving away from the New Orleans area or are trying to help someone in another pa ... read more