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We at Autobahn Motors know the kind of damage rodents can do to your car because we see it every day. In many cases, this damage comes with an expensive bill to repair the damage and replace parts. We want to help you so you don’t become a victim of rodent damage to your vehicle. Come see us today!

If you park your vehicle in a warm garage, rodents will love the environment. Consider leaving the hood open, spraying deterrent scents, setting humane mice and rat traps on the tires, and covering openings to the engine with screening or…

Sometimes the worst chip you could ever have on your shoulders is a chipped windshield. A small chip can make your entire car look bad. It can also make you think you must spend a lot of money to get it fixed, but there is something you can do to fix a chipped windshield on your own.

The best route to take in this situation would be to place a piece of laminated glass over the chip, and this type of glass can be purchased at any known retailer. Once you get the right size piece of laminated glass, you…

Misaligned wheels can cause a car to handle poorly, pulling to the side while braking or shimmying at high speeds. Wheels can come out of alignment if you run over a pot hole or into a curb. Regardless of the type of driving you do, getting your alignment checked on a regular basis could let you prevent issues in the future.

Poor alignment can lead to a variety of issues, including uneven tire wear. This could cause tires to wear out more quickly, costing you money or leading to a dangerous driving situation. Since it's easy to get alignment…

Motor oil must flow to protect engines; it must cover the moving parts in hot and cold weather. The viscosity ratings describe the flow in high and low temperatures. The three-part rating lists the cold flow rating, the letter W, and then the hot weather flow rating. A popular type like 10 W 30 is a blend of light(10) and heavy(30) oils.

Drivers know that it is essential to use the right type of oil. It is also necessary to change the oil before it breaks down. 

Before you can safely jump-start a car with another vehicle, you'll need to get the noses of the two vehicles as close to one another as possible. Be sure the lights and engine are off, then open both hoods. The jumper cables have two red clamps and two black clamps. Start by placing one red to the positive side of the good battery, then the other red to the bad battery positive side.

Take one of the black clamps of the jumper cables, place on the negative side of the good battery. 

Having a tire blow out while you are on the road can cause you to be in a crash and it can cause you to be in danger. You must maintain your tires to keep from going through such a situation.

Keep your tires aligned and rotated to keep from going through a tire blowout. Pay attention to the tread on your tires to make sure that they are up for more use. Avoid a tire blowout by paying attention to your tire pressure monitoring system and checking your tires when it warns you that something is off. Always keep…

When your vehicle refuses to start, you may believe that the battery is the problem. However, if it turns out the battery is not the issue, the ignition system may be to blame. The ignition system is responsible for starting the vehicle, and if it isn't functioning properly, the engine will not turn over.

A warning sign that it could be the starter in trouble can be a grinding noise when you turn the key in the ignition. This means the starter drive gear is not engaging correctly. 

Now that the cold of winter is beginning to wind down, you might have noticed that your vehicle’s battery is a bit more sluggish than it used to be. Extreme temperature changes can take a toll on the battery’s charging system. There are a couple of ways to check it to make sure it’s at peak performance. The first is to top off the cells’ fluids with distilled water if needed. The next is to use a voltmeter to determine proper charge.

When you have the voltmeter hooked to your fully-charged battery, it should read at least…

Few things can ruin a trip quicker than having a flat tire while driving. It may not take that long to change a flat, but it can cause an inconvenience. We at Autobahn Motors are happy to change your tire when called and also offer a wide selection of tires for sale in Belmont, CA.

If you suddenly find yourself with a flat tire and need to change it yourself, here are some important steps to remember:

• Safely park on the side of the road and engage the emergency brake.
• Get out the jack, tools and spare tire.
• Loosen the…

Air is an important component in your vehicle's function, as well as in the comfort of driving your car. It plays a part in your vehicle's climate control system and engine performance. To keep both functioning at optimal levels requires making sure that your vehicle's cabin air filter and engine air filter are replaced regularly. You can find replacement air filters at our auto parts shop in Belmont, CA.

Your vehicle's cabin air filter improves the interior air quality by blocking and removing dust, mold, pollen and other airborne particles.