What is a smoke test?
Ever wonder why your repair shop needs to do a smoke test? Our technician Taylor takes us through a smoke test.
Category: Diagnostic
Diagnostic Testing for Your Vehicle
Competitive Pricing & Dependable Work
If you have been experiencing any type of problem with your vehicle or a warning light comes on, it is time to bring your car into a reliable auto repair shop. Here at RAD Auto Repair, we have more than two decades of experience, and we are highly qualified to handle your vehicle’s diagnostic testing and repairs. Our Mesa auto repair team consists of certified master technicians who are not only skilled, but also honest. We don’t deceive our customers with bait-and-switch schemes!
When you bring your vehicle to us, we will:
• Thoroughly test your vehicle for any issues, such as engine or transmission problems
• Properly diagnose the issue and suggest the appropriate solutions
• Provide quality repairs to make your vehicle safe for the road again
Want to know exactly what is wrong with your vehicle? Stop guessing and let our mechanics pinpoint the problem for you. To make an appointment or to request a free quote, please call us now at (480) 633-5505!
Blower Motor Problems
What is that noise coming from your A/C Vent? Could be blower motor problems. Jeff walks us through diagnosing the blower motor problem in this customers vehicle.
Car smell like fuel? Here could be why.
Top 3 reasons you might smell fuel in your car. In the case of a fuel leaks it can usually be narrowed down to 3 issues. 1. Crack or hole in the fuel line. 2. Bad fuel pump 3. Hole or crack in the actual gas tank. When this happens the best case scenario for […]
Why do auto repair shops have such a bad reputation?
Bad Reputation Shops: There are so many bad reputation shops out there. RAD really wants to change this and set a new example. Unfortunately it is an all to common subject between drivers when talking about their recent visits to their local repair shops. “Every time I go there they try to sell me something” […]
Battery issues? 5 Signs your vehicle battery is going bad.
How to tell if your vehicle battery is going bad. 1. Slow Engine Crank When you put the key in your vehicles ignition and turn it, the battery power is what starts the engine. So if it is close to dying, you may notice that the engine cranks more slowly than usual. It’s important that […]
Don’t throw parts at your vehicle. Have the problem diagnosed
Any shop can use your money and throw parts at your vehicle. It is important to get it diagnosed. Don’t let shops throw parts at your vehicle. It is important to have the problem with your vehicle diagnosed by a knowledgeable technician. Have you ever taken your car to a shop and they told you […]
Diagnostic Rumors
Why do some shops scan your codes for free and others charge diagnostics? Dan walks you through the difference between scanning a code and having a technician perform a diagnostic service. Just because you have a code does not mean you have the answer to your problem.
Repair or Scam? Do I really need to replace those parts in my car?
More then just an oil change? I hear it all the time… When a new customer walks into my shop and says “The last place I went kept trying to sell me something.” Don’t get me wrong, I am happy to have a new customers business but sometimes it is actually a GOOD thing when […]
TOP 5 REASONS FOR YOUR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON.
It usually happens on your way to work or when you have a list of errands to run and you are miles from home. All of a sudden POW your engine light comes on. “Oh no” you think to yourself “my check engine light is on”. “Is my car going to make it? How much […]