Rough roads, potholes and the occasional smacking of a curb don’t just make for an uncomfortable ride; they can knock your wheels out of proper alignment. Misaligned wheels can pull your vehicle to one side and cause you to constantly correct your steering. If your vehicle pulls to one side consistently when you apply your brakes, it could be an alignment issue. Lack of proper alignment can also cause an annoying “shimmy” or vibration in your steering wheel. Wheels that are out of alignment can also cause uneven tire wear. Uneven tires wear out more quickly and don’t grip the road properly, especially in bad weather. Left unchecked, misaligned wheels can cost you time, money and headaches.

You can’t Leave Worry Behind unless you know you have a healthy vehicle battery. A vehicle battery has a bunch of important functions, like storing energy and providing power to the starter, ignition system, fuel system and pretty much every other electrical component during start-up. Plus, it provides power to all the electronic components when your vehicle isn’t running. Regular vehicle battery maintenance or an auto battery replacement from J&J helps prolong your vehicle battery life, keeping all these components clicking, blinking, honking and shining even in the harshest weather.

From drum brakes to disc brakes, calipers and rotors, to shoes and pads, the highly trained technicians at J&J Auto know your brake system and can perform brake inspections and brake pad replacements on almost every make and model. This includes models equipped with ABS, otherwise known as an Anti-Lock Braking System. So you can drive with confidence and Leave Worry Behind.
It’s a good idea to have your brakes inspected every 12,000 miles or about once a year. A J&J technician will conduct an inspection of the brake system’s linings and other key components and provide you with a written evaluation, including a detailed diagnosis of the findings. Service recommendations will be based on your vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations and the condition of the brake components that impact system performance.

Have you ever felt helpless while stranded on the side of the road with your vehicle hood up and your vehicle steaming? Has your vehicle ever not started in the dead of winter because the fluid in your engine was frozen? Not fun. That’s why J&J Auto offers a Radiator Flush to keep your engine with a fresh supply of antifreeze. This antifreeze will keep fluids from freezing and the flush will help remove containments.
A properly functioning cooling system circulates antifreeze/coolant through the engine and radiator, helping reduce heat levels produced by your vehicle's engine. When your vehicle’s cooling system isn’t functioning properly, the temperature of your engine can get hot enough to damage itself. Heads can warp. Gaskets can blow. Your engine can fail. And all of those can be costly repairs. Having your radiator inspected and keeping antifreeze/coolant fluids topped off can save you a lot of money and time spent on the side of the road.

A properly functioning drivetrain provides power from the engine to the wheels to keep your vehicle running and get you to your destination. It’s that simple and that important. That’s why J&J Auto offers drivetrain services, for two-wheel, four-wheel and all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicles to keep your vehicle running strong and repair-free for as long as possible.
A differential allows the drive wheels to turn at different speeds, which is necessary when turning your vehicle. Over time, operating temperatures and wear can cause the fluid in the differential to break down. Differential service with a fluid change can help avoid premature wear on the gears in the differential. Some vehicles have both a front and rear differential.

The serpentine belt is a single, continuous belt that drives multiple devices in your engine, such as the alternator, power steering pump, water pump and air conditioning compressor. If your serpentine belt breaks, all of these systems will shut down and your vehicle will overheat. A regular inspection and possible serpentine belt replacement from a J&J technician will allow all these vital systems keep you and your vehicle on the road.
A symptom that indicates the serpentine belt may need replacing is an unfamiliar noise or screech from the engine compartment caused by a frayed, split or worn out belt. J&J Auto Technicians visually inspect the serpentine belt for fraying, splitting, glazing (the working edge of the belt becomes shiny from age and wear) or any other damage. If necessary, your J&J technicians will remove the old serpentine belt and install a new one.

Every time you press the gas pedal, you control how much fuel and air the engine takes in. Over time, deposits can form in critical areas of the fuel system, resulting in reduced fuel economy, loss of power and other driveability issues. Periodic fuel system cleaning can help to maintain optimal engine performance. J&J Auto technicians use multi-step cleaners to remove deposits from the fuel system, injectors and combustion chamber. If your fuel filter needs to be replaced, either because it’s clogged or is at the end of its useful life, J&J technicians can perform that service as well.
The fuel filter keeps dirt and contaminants that may be in your gas tank from reaching sensitive fuel system parts like fuel injectors, where they could seriously affect driveability. The old fuel filter is removed and replaced with a new one that meets your manufacturer's recommendations.

Many states and/or local authorities require vehicle inspection for emissions and/or various tests to determine if your vehicle meets state and local vehicle safety and/or emission requirements.When you need local and state safety inspections and emissions testing, choose one of the more than 2,000 nationwide locations.Easy. You don’t want to spend any more time having these tests and inspections performed than you absolutely have to, and J&J prides itself on doing the job right and getting you in and out fast. J&J Auto technicians perform these tests millions of times each year.

Does your vehicle suspension bounce when driving down the road? Dip and bottom out when going over bumps? Do you fight your vehicle to drive in a straight line? If so, it’s time to leave worry and that bad vehicle suspension and steering behind. J&J offers steering and Suspension Services to help straighten and smooth out your vehicle’s ride.
A vehicle suspension and steering system serves two purposes — managing the handling of your vehicle on the road and improving comfort by minimizing bumps and vibrations in the passenger cabin. Over time, key components such as ball joints, tie-rod ends and bushings can wear out even in normal use. Hitting or running over obstacles like potholes or curbs may damage some of the same components. Worn or broken parts can affect the ride, handling and safety of your vehicle.

One good way to see if you need new tires is to measure your tread depth with a penny. Place a penny with the top of Lincoln’s head facing down in the grooves. If you can see the top of Lincoln's head, it's most likely time to get a new set of tires from J&J Auto. Modern tires also have “wear bars” molded into the tread that show a cross-tire pattern when the tread wears down to a designated level. By the time you see the cross-tire pattern, it’s definitely time to replace the tire.
Having the correct amount of pressure in your tires means your vehicle is getting optimal contact with the road. Properly inflated tires help improve fuel economy and wear more evenly as well. That’s why the J&J Tire Rotation Service includes checking the tire pressure and inflating or deflating the tires as appropriate to meet your vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations.

Transmission fluid lubricates, cools and cleans internal transmission parts. Additives in the fluid can deplete over time and many manufacturers recommend that it be replaced periodically. Replacing your transmission fluid and filter according to your vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations helps preserve the life of the transmission and helps maintain your vehicle warranty. Whether your vehicle has an automatic or manual transmission, your J&J technician can help you determine which if any is necessary for your vehicle based on your vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations. J&J offers four Transmission Services.
Automatic transmission gears deliver power from the engine to the drive wheels. Over time, the fluid inside the automatic transmission degrades. Manufacturers often recommend replacement at intervals stated in years of service or miles of driving. The interval may be shorter for severe use. Replacing transmission fluid at the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended service intervals improves lubrication and helps to maximize the life of the transmission.

Properly maintained windshields and windshield wiper blades are essential to a smooth driving experience. Your ability to see the road ahead is important, and obvious as this may seem on a clear, sunny day, it becomes critical at night or in inclement weather conditions. J&J inspects windshield wipers and the windows themselves so you feel comfortable on the road.
Clear vision is crucial when you’re behind the wheel. J&J can help keep your eye on the road by repairing minor chips and cracks in your windshield. J&J Technicians inject a polymer into the affected area to repair your windshield. Getting this done as soon as possible after a damaging incident, such as a chip caused by a stone, can prevent a crack from spreading across the windshield and requiring a more costly replacement.