Automotive News & Information - Byrne's Garage LLC

At Byrne's Garage LLC in New Albany, IN, we do our best to keep you on the road. A huge part of being able to do that is proper vehicle maintenance; when was the last time you changed your oil?

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We strive to be the best in New Albany, IN. Part of that is providing our customers with the most concise and up-to-date knowledge available. Here are a few quick tips we'd like to share with you to keep your car running in the best condition possible. Don't hesitate to come by and see us with any and all questions you may have. Byrne's Garage LLC is here to help!

At Byrne's Garage LLC we know how important tire maintenance is. Like the shoes on our feet, the tires and wheels on our cars protect us from direct contact with the ground. And like those shoes, we wear day in and day out, tires and wheels can rub, wear unevenly, and eventually fail to do their jobs.

Everyone has different habits when it comes to washing their vehicle. Many people see it as a purely cosmetic thing, so as long as their vehicle is running and driving right they don’t see a point in washing it all that often. In actuality, washing your vehicle is also an important aspect of maintenance and making a vehicle last. Byrne's Garage LLC in New Albany, IN has some vehicle washing tips for you, to keep your vehicle in shape for years to come.

It’s a busy morning, you’ve finally gotten everyone where they need to be and you’re just pulling into the parking lot at work when your dash light starts glaring at you. Your check engine light shines bright, but you have no idea why. Whether you can tell a difference in the way your car, truck, or SUV is running, your car is trying to tell you something. At Byrne's Garage LLC in New Albany, IN, we can help!

At Byrne's Garage LLC in New Albany, we know the key to making your vehicle last; good maintenance. An overwhelming percentage of the problems we see, especially the really catastrophic ones, are a result of poor maintenance. While properly maintaining a vehicle can seem a like a bit of a hassle, it is absolutely worth the payoff. Good maintenance is the only difference between a car that lasts 80,000 miles and a car that lasts 400,000 miles. Preventative maintenance and repair when a problem occurs are are your two concerns, and both will keep your car on the road far longer, if observed properly.

Your alternator is a central component on any engine. The alternator is responsible for powering anything electronic on your vehicle, including the coils that fire your spark plugs (unless it’s a diesel). At Byrne's Garage LLC in New Albany, IN, we know a bad alternator when we see one - here’s how you can spot one too.

Sometimes a bad wheel bearing is obvious, sometimes it’s difficult to diagnose. From Byrne's Garage LLC in New Albany, IN, here are some symptoms to watch out for, and what to do about a bad wheel bearing.