Houston Auto Repair

There’s nothing that puts a lump in your stomach like finding out your vehicle has been recalled. A vehicle manufacturer may recall a vehicle if it doesn’t meet federal standards with the FMVSS, or a safety defect is detected. The manufacturer can notice an issue and voluntarily issue a recall, or vehicle owners can reach out to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration with feedback regarding any mechanical issues. A recall doesn’t necessarily mean that there are issues with the entire vehicle, but more so a specific component. If a problem is identified, manufacturers will do their best to reach out to vehicle owners and offer them a free repair.  There are two types of vehicle recalls, safety and non-safety-related types. The safety-related recall is one in which there is an issue that poses a significant safety risk for all vehicles of a specific model. A few examples of a safety defect is: Gas pedal sticking or breaking. Failing seats Failure o ... read more

Every so often, you’ll notice that your car key gets stuck in your vehicle’s ignition. You start to panic because no matter how much you wiggle or pull, you can’t figure out how to get it out. If you use too much force, you may end up breaking the key inside the engine. If that happens, you can find yourself with a much bigger problem. Below are a few reasons why your car key may not easily slide out of the ignition: Your steering wheel could be locked. If you wiggle the steering wheel while your vehicle is off, it may activate the steering wheel lock. This will prevent you from removing the key from the ignition and moving the steering wheel altogether. You should be able to release both simultaneously by moving the steering wheel and turning the key at the same time.   Your car key may be dirty. If you use your car key to open items or packages, there may be cardboard or tape pieces still stuck on the key. You may notice i ... read more