Houston Auto Repair

Tomorrow marks the start of October Fall Care Care Month, and we’d like for you to celebrate with us at Elite Auto Experts. Now is the ideal time to make sure you are up to date with your vehicle’s maintenance. If you’re overdue for an oil change or brake service, we welcome you to our auto service shop. We can give you the rundown on our fall essential car care checklist below: TUNE-UP - If you can’t recollect your last vehicle tune-up, you are more than likely due for one! A tune-up includes a comprehensive check and adjustments or replacements of parts under the hood to ensure your engine runs smoothly and efficiently. We can replace your air filter or any worn spark plugs and inspect your timing belt. FLUID CHECK - Our technicians can also assist you with monitoring your many car fluids, including windshield washer fluid, transmission fluid, brake fluid, and more. We recommend getting an oil change as well to keep your engine properly lubricated.  TI ... read more

A damaged or broken motor mount will cause your car to be shaking at idle, mainly when the gear selection on drive or reverse. Unbalanced drive shaft and worn out CV axles, it will cause your car to shake while you are driving. If you feel the shaking only with the steering wheel, the cause of that will be in the suspension system, like tie rods, shocks, ball joints and bearings. Jerking and shaking when pressing on the accelerator, it could be ignition and tune up related items, like an ignition coil, spark plugs or injectors. If your car only shakes when you apply the brake, that indicates a problem with warped brake rotor, or stock brake caliper. Tires play a significant role in how your car rides, when there is a problem with your tires, it is going to affect the entire ride. ​Regardless of what causes your car to shake, it is important not to ignore it and have it looked at quickly by an experienced mechanic, to avoid bigger problems and costly repairs

  Common causes for brakes locking up, wrong brake fluid being used or overheated brake components. Damaged calipers, rotors, or excessive worn brake pads will cause the brakes to lock up. Also if the car has damaged shoes or wheel cylinder, defective ABS component, or accidentally engaging the parking brake, all that will cause the brakes to lock up

A bad brake booster is one of the most common causes of a hard brake pedal, a lack of vacuum pressure in the brake booster could also cause a hard brake pedal. Failing a vacuum pump or power steering pump, damaged vacuum hose or seized caliper could also be the cause. Sludge in the brake line, brake fluid absorbs water, over time this will build up sludge in the brake system. Brake fluid should be clear. If your vehicle can't stop or slow down effectively, stop by your nearest auto repair shop for brake inspection and repair