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Why is my car bouncing up and down?

Why is my car bouncing up and down?

Suspension Issues: Problems with your car’s suspension system can lead to bouncing. This could be due to worn-out shock absorbers, struts, or other suspension components. If these are not functioning properly, they can’t effectively absorb the bumps and shocks from the road.    Tire issues: Uneven tire wear, low tire pressure, or imbalanced tires can cause your vehicle to bounce. Ensure that your tires are properly inflated and have even tread wear. If the tires are out of balance, it can also contribute to bouncing.    Alignment Issues: Improper wheel alignment can result in uneven tire wear and cause your vehicle to bounce. If the wheels are not aligned properly, it can affect how the tires interact with the road surface.   Damaged Springs: The springs in your vehicle’s suspension system help absorb shocks. If these springs are damaged or worn out, it can lead to bouncing.    Worn Bushings or Bearings: Bushings and bearings ... read more

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Oil Pressure Light

Oil Pressure Light

The oil pressure light will come on along with the check engine light. This light typically comes on when your oil level is too low or there is not enough oil pressure, you may risk causing damage to your engine if you continue driving with this light illuminated. Please do not ignore this light as it can cause a lot of damage to your engine, all components that work with your engine, and can become an expensive repair. Give us a call and Bob's Main Street Auto & Towing and we will be happy to assist you with your vehicle needs

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Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Lamp)

Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Lamp)

As we all know it can be terrifying to have the check engine light come on the dash of the vehicle. Every vehicle does have a check engine light, however, the check engine light itself may not all look the same in each vehicle, but the meaning behind them is all the same. Everyone always dreads their check engine coming on, which is understandable. Although it could be a simple fix such as a gas cap not on properly, it could also be something more expensive such as catalytic converter failing. Our ASE certified technicians at Bob's Main Street Auto & Towing are able to run extensive diagnostics on the check engine light which allows them to pinpoint exactly what is wrong. Call us today to schedule your diagnostic appointment, we are ready to help

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Engine Repairs

Engine Repairs

Why did my engine light turn on? Why did my engine lock up? Why did my engine overheat? Engines are the life of a vehicle, without that your car won’t get very far. Bob’s Main Street Auto & Towing does repairs from oil changes all the way to engine overhauls. Engine lights may illumiante from something as simple as a faulty gas gap all the way to a misfire in the engine. Our state of the art equipment makes it easy for our ASE certified technicians to be able to diagnose an engine issue. If you find yourself on the side of the road Bob’s Main Street Auto & Towing does offer road side assistance. Call us today and we will be happy diagnose your vehicles runability issues. 

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