Friday, January 11, 2013


Auto Repair Eugene, Honda, Toyota, Nissan repair at Autobahn Imports.

Autobahn Imports offers Honda, Toyota, Nissan repair and services by ASE certified Master technicians. We can perform minor tuneups, major engine repairs, brake repair, Check engine light code reading, resetting etc in your Honda, Toyota and Nissan automobiles at a great cost savings to you. We operate our business with low over head and that enables us to keep your repair cost down at our facility. When you call Autobahn Imports a qualified technician answers the phone rather than a car repair salesman and thus you are not put on hold and made to wait.  For all your Honda, Toyota, Nissan repair, service and maintenance needs call Autobahn Imports to get a free estimate.  


Auto Repair Estimate in Eugene.


Autobahn Imports in Eugene is committed to quoting an auto repair cost estimate prior to commencing the repairs. Our Auto Repair Estimate Policy is as follows.
1.We will not commence to repair your car until we notify you of the cost of Auto repair and seek your written authorization.
2.Explain the repairs to be done and seek written approval.
3.If additional repair needs to be done we will seek verbal, email, fax or any other means satisfactory to you. Please mention your preferred form of communication.
4.We will stand by and honor any written repair estimates provided by us.
5.We use Industry standard labor guide software to quote an estimate when and where applicable. This labor guide is a industry standard software.

Winter, your car and Driving Tips from Autobahn Imports.

Keep your headlights clear with car wax! Just wipe ordinary car wax on your headlights. It contains special water repellents that will prevent that messy mixture from accumulating on your lights – lasts 6 weeks.
Squeak-proof your wipers with rubbing alcohol! Wipe the wipers with a cloth saturated with rubbing alcohol or ammonia. This one trick can make badly streaking & squeaking wipers change to near perfect silence & clarity.
Ice-proof your windows with vinegar! Frost on it’s way? Just fill a spray bottle with three parts vinegar to one part water & spritz it on all your windows at night. In the morning, they’ll be clear of icy mess. Vinegar contains acetic acid, which raises the melting point of water—preventing water from freezing!
Prevent car doors from freezing shut with cooking spray! Spritz cooking oil on the rubber seals around car doors & rub it in with a paper towel. The cooking spray prevents water from melting into the rubber
Fog-proof your windshield with shaving cream! Spray some shaving cream on the inside of your windshield & wipe if off with paper towels. Shaving cream has many of the same ingredients found in commercial defoggers.
De-ice your lock in seconds with hand sanitizer! Just put some hand sanitizer gel on the key & the lock & the problems solved!
Have your Auto Mechanic check your engine coolant for quality and quantity. Driving with inadequate coolant can cause severe damage to the engine.

Timing Belt Repair Service in Eugene by Autobahn Imports.

Timing belt replacement is the “must-do” service operation which every car owner should know about. Along with that knowledge, we should be aware of whether our engine is considered an interference engine or not. These two bits of information can, at a minimum, save us from unexpected breakdown and in the extreme can help us avoid thousands of dollars in repairs.
Without getting too technical, the synchronization between two internal engine parts (the crank and cam shafts) is accomplished with the help of the timing belt. In the process of these two parts moving the valves open and close in close proximity to the pistons. This constitutes an interference engine, because if the timing belt jumps a tooth on the sprocket on which it rides or the belt fails altogether the valves and pistons will “interfere” with each other.
This collision will cause major damage to the engine. The repair bill will, on older vehicles, often exceed the value of the car. On the other hand, a car whose engine is not configured this way will simply lose power or will not start. While this might be more desirable than facing huge repair costs, it is something that is better avoided if possible.
The motivation for preemptive replacement of the timing belt is obvious. But how do you know when to replace it? There is always the owner’s manual which will indicate mileage of anywhere from 50,000 to 90,000 miles.
Some other considerations relative to timing belt replacement are:
1)    Is the vehicle leaking any type of fluid that might degrade the belt, if so disregard the suggested replacement interval and replace the belt ASAP as well as repair the leak;
2)    Do you know the repair history of the vehicle if it is not verifiable err on the side of safety and replace the belt;
3)    Timing belt replacement can be labor intensive. Since the water pump is usually accessed in the same operation you might consider replacing the pump at the same time even if it doesn’t leak. You will save on labor and possibly prevent a Water pump replacement later on that will also necessitate the belt to be replaced again;
4)    To avoid subsequent failure consider replacing sprockets and tensioners that are part of the timing belt system. All components are sometimes sold as a kit and can be less expensive than purchasing them individually.
All service intervals should be followed in order to protect your investment and maintain the integrity of your warranty. In the case of the timing belt, it just makes sense.

WINTER AUTOMOTIVE SAFETY INSPECTION IN EUGENE

Winter Automotive Safety Inspection by ASE Certified Master Technicians at Autobahn Imports in Eugene, Oregon. We will check battery, coolant, brakes, hoses, belts, wiper blade and tires and give you a written report. Call   541-688-2227 to schedule an appointment.