Olathe European Auto Repair

The braking system is an integral component of your car. It allows you to slow down or stop when you need to. Therefore, the condition of a car's braking system might mean the difference between life and death in some driving situations. As such, in addition to ensuring that the braking system is regularly maintained, you need to learn how to detect its problems and ensure that it is repaired promptly. Here are some signs that indicate that your vehicle needs braking system service. Brakes Warning Light is On The brake warning light is usually configured to remind you of scheduled brake maintenance and even to alert you when the health of your car's braking system has been compromised in some way. Therefore, when the brake warning light comes on, you need to ensure that you visit our auto repair shop as soon as possible. Our mechanics will diagnose the issue to ensure that it is safe for you to continue driving your car. Slow Breaking How fast does your car take to slo ... read more

What should be a smooth ride could turn into a bumpy and grinding trip when driving with a collapsed or almost collapsed suspension in a vehicle. Bad suspension could cause the car to make many grinding, clicking, or thumping noises and the car could also 'sway' or 'bounce' from side to side. This is caused by damaged springs in the car or bad alignment and is a sign that shocks and struts need to be checked. Shock absorbers prevent the car from bouncing along as you go over bumpy roads or speed up, as do the struts in a vehicle. Both of these car parts are vital in a vehicle's suspension system. Struts are mounted on top of the car's chassis and the car's coil spring is mounted on these parts. Thus, all these components make up the car's suspension attached to the car's knuckle; it allows for minor adjustments to be made to the alignment, if necessary. Symptoms that the suspension may have issues is the vehicle tipping to one side as you make tur ... read more