New Orleans Auto Repair

Tune Ups usually consist of replacing Spark Plugs, Filters and an Intake Cleaning. Tune ups are part of a good Preventative Maintenance schedule. Here are 3 signs that your car may need a Tune Up: 1. If you have noticed a decline in your Fuel Economy and a lack of acceleration.    2. If you have a Check Engine Light that is on or flashing. 3. If you are due by time or mileage. We recommend an intake cleaning every 3 years or 30,000 miles. Replacing filters as needed and changing spark plugs every 5 years or 60,000 miles.     At Tim's we can help with all maintenance and repair needs. Let us look at your car and let you know if a tune up is needed! We are not your average Auto Repair Near Me, we truly care about  keeping you in safe and reliable transportation. Let the mechanics at Tim’s keep you vehicle running smooth and safe! Make a re ... read more

Fuel economy is front of mind for many drivers. It just makes sense to try to get as many miles out of every gallon of gas used. Not only is getting the best fuel economy cost-effective, it is also the environmentally friendly way to drive!  5 Tips to Help Get the Most Miles Per Gallon1) Proper Tire Inflation It is simple but overlooked aspect of fuel economy. An under inflated tire creates more rolling resistance more heat inside of the tire. Inflating your tires to the recommended pressure (found inside of the driver's door frame of your vehicle) will boost your fuel economy and help keep you safe on the road. 2) Driving Conservatively Observing all speed limits will help you get maximum fuel economy. Gentle acceleration and limiting wide-open throttle events will save you big time at the pumps.  3) Avoid Extended Vehicle Idling When your engine is running it is using gas! Avoiding hanging out i ... read more

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

Have you ever wondered if it was ok to drive with your check engine light on? Your check engine light is your vehicle's way of letting you know a malfunction is occurring. While there is a very large range of problems that can cause a check engine light your vehicle does offer some help in categorizing.  Your check engine light can be lit in 2 different ways: Flashing check engine light Solid check engine light Flashing Check Engine Light A flashing check engine light is more urgent. It is not recommended to drive a vehicle with a flashing check engine light very far. The check engine light event that is occurring could be damaging your catalytic converter. We recommend you stop using the vehicle – immediately drive to your Auto Repair Shop or have it towed. Their mechanics winn need to do some diagnostic work to find the cause. Solid Check Engine Light When a solid check engine light comes on, that is your vehicle ... read more

We see many vehicles that are having drivability problems. It is inevitable that most vehicles will have a failure sometime in their life that will cause them to run poorly. A very common symptom that vehicles give is a shake on acceleration. When your car shakes on acceleration you will often feel a bucking / rough driving sensation while accelerating in your vehicle. A shake on acceleration may be more than an annoyance, it may be an indication of a larger problem developing. Shakes on acceleration could be caused by an engine management, engine, transmission or driveline failure.      A good way to start with determining the source of your shake is to see if you have any indicator lights on your dash. A check engine light, or service engine soon light if on would be the best place to start looking for the failure. A light would be an indication that your problem lies in either the engine management system or an electrical / mechanical failure in the engine or transm ... read more

Vehicles have been designed to detect emissions or engine management related failures. When your vehicle detects a failure in a system, the check engine light will illuminate.If your check engine light is on, that is your vehicle’s way of letting you know to get it in a shop as soon as possible. This is not normally an immediate emergency and you can still continue to use the vehicle. The check engine light can come on for something as simple as a loose gas cap or one of over a thousand different other reasons.   If your check engine light is flashing that is your vehicle's way of letting you know there is a damaging event occurring. Continuing to use the vehicle could result in damage to the catalytic converter or the engine. If your check engine light is flashing you should bring your vehicle to a shop, and stop regular use of the vehicle until it is repaired. A flashing check engine light is your vehicle letting you know something more serious is going on. Let the ... read more