Keeping your vehicle running smoothly requires regular maintenance from auto repair professionals. At RAD Auto Repair, we have been serving customers for more than 25 years. Our certified technicians are dedicated to helping you keep your car operating safely at all times. Whether you have noticed something unusual or you are just taking preventative measures before a road trip, we are happy to inspect your vehicle for any existing issues. Do not hesitate to visit our Mesa auto repair shop!
• Oil and lube changes
• Fluid checks
• Vehicle tune-ups
• Tire rotations
• Exhaust services
Regular maintenance helps to prevent the costly and complex repairs in the future. Our team at RAD Auto Repair is able to work on virtually any type of vehicle, including domestic vehicles, foreign vehicles, and diesel trucks. Contact us today at (480) 633-5505 to receive a free estimate or to request an appointment
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 […]
To maximize the life of the battery: Never charge or jump-start a frozen battery; let it warm to at least 40 degrees Fahrenheit. To ensure good connectivity, clean the terminals periodically with a wire brush. When removing a connector from a terminal, twist it from side to side and pull gently upward. Refrain from excessive […]
Beat the HEAT! Beat the heat by bringing in your vehicle and getting a FREE A/C and Battery check! The summer in Arizona can zap the power out of low battery FAST! Make sure you have enough life in your battery to get you through the summer.
Clean Air Filters: A filter congested with dirt, dust, and bugs can waste gas and cause the engine to lose power burning too much gas trying to breath through the clogged filter. The intervals in which you replace your filter can depend on how much you drive and where you drive. For the best fuel […]
Read the manual I know… The dreaded manual! It is really not that bad. You don’t have to read it from start to finish but one of the best things any car owner can do is to get out that manual! Your vehicle is an extremely complex machine and familiarizing yourself with its parts and […]
What does Motor oil do? To put it simply your engine is composed of lots of moving parts that create friction and heat. Motor oil is used as a lubricant to reduce the friction and heat. Running your vehicle with low or no oil will cause excessive heat to build up which breaks down metal […]
Can a coolant flush help my vehicle from overheating? Antifreeze, like the name is designed to keep your engine from freezing but it also keeps the temperature from becoming to hot and prevents the engine from overheating. It lubricates and moves through the engine keeping it cool as the engine functions. But what tends to […]
What is a timing belt? A timing belt is basically reinforced rubber bands that are used to synchronize the turns of the crankshafts and camshafts in the engine. There are teeth located inside of some timing belts and these will match up to the gears of an individual engine. What are they for? In older […]
