Just because the air conditioning or heater is out in your vehicle doesn’t mean the entire unit needs to be replaced. Often, the problem is a simple fix (swapping out a fan motor, replacing a fuse, etc).

Faulty belts and hoses are one of the cheapest fixes that, if left unchecked, can have terrible consequences. A faulty belt or hose can cause you to lose steering, lose your car’s electronics, or cause your engine to overheat. Each car has a different recommended interval for replacing belts and hoses. Replacing a few belts pales in comparison to losing an entire engine.

Over the past two decades, car engine designs have changed dramatically. So often, people come into the shop asking for a tune-up. Because the engine is controlled by your car’s internal computer, there is little to physically “tune up.” If you can’t get the check engine light to turn off or notice your car is acting sluggish, bring it in, and we’ll run full diagnostics for you.

Without a functional radiator, our cars and trucks wouldn’t go a half-mile without overheating. Bring your vehicle in if your engine temperature gauge starts creeping up. You might simply be low on radiator fluid. Maybe you need a radiator flush to remove rust and corrosive elements hindering your vehicle’s cooling systems. Maybe there’s a leak in your radiator or hoses that need fixing. The point is that your car can be overheating for many of these reasons. If you see the gauge creeping up or, unfortunately, see steam coming out from under the hood, get your car to our shop, and we’ll make sure you don’t overheat your engine beyond repair.

Across your vehicle, there are a number of systems that rely on lubricating, coolant, and hydraulic fluid to keep your car going. Over time, these fluids will break down, become dirty and contaminated, or simply run dry and will need to be flushed and replaced.

Conventional Oil and Synthetic Oil

Regularly scheduled oil changes are essential to extending the life of your engine. At Bighorn Automotive, you can drop your car off or have us change your oil while you wait.

Every vehicle that comes through the Bighorn Automotive bay doors receives a preventative maintenance inspection. There are a number of preventive repairs and adjustments that will prolong the life of your vehicle, and when we notice preventive maintenance that needs to be done, we will always bring it to your attention.