Reading Auto Repair

Auto Pro Inc. is a full-service automotive repair & serving center in Reading, Pennsylvania. Our specialty is suspension repair and maintenance. If your car’s suspension system is malfunctioning in any way, you aren’t only experiencing an uncomfortable ride, but less control, which puts your safety at risk. So, let’s look at how auto suspension systems function, and get to know the various parts that need servicing or replacing to maintain the silky-smooth ride and integrity of your car’s suspension performance. HOW AUTO SUSPENSION SYSTEMS WORK The main job of your car’s suspension system is to structurally support for your vehicle while it maintains a comfortable riding condition. It does this by using suspension system components built to help tires maintain firm even contact with the road. Vehicle suspension compensates for bumps, potholes, dips, and sudden turns. Components include ball joints, coil springs, leaf springs, tie rods, torsion bars, s ... read more

It’s important for drivers to recognize when they need to have their vehicles serviced. Car overheating, without a doubt, warrants a trip to the auto repair shop, or you risk damaging your vehicle to the point of no return. If a vehicle’s radiator goes bad, then it could have an impact on the entire car, for if an engine isn’t able to stay cool, it can lead to other problems, including transmission failure. Read on for more information about what to do if your car is: Overheating How to identify a radiator leak  Getting a radiator repair LOOKING OUT FOR RADIATOR LEAKS TO PREVENT CAR OVERHEATING There can be many causes of a car overheating issue; however, the overarching reason is because something inside the cooling system is preventing the absorption, transportation, or release of heat. For example, if you have a cooling system leak, such as a radiator leak or a leak in your water pump, head gasket, or thermostat housing, your engine isn’t ... read more

To be frank, attempting to determine the precise time that you need new tires is like winning the lottery. Extremely difficult. Still, there are ways to measure a vague timeframe of when it’s necessary to consider buying new tires. What we can be certain of is that the more wear and tear a tire undergoes, the closer is gets being in a state of high-risk. The original purpose of a tire tread’s design is to reroute the liquids and debris from underneath the tire to improve traction of a wet surface. When a tire gets worn down, the tread’s design is no longer effective, which put the driver of that vehicle in danger. As soon as a tire wears down to 1/16th of an inch, it is deemed as undependable. Many professionals suggest that you don’t wait that long to get new tires because you will be putting your safety at risk. There are various factors that control the lifespan of a tire, such as: Driving style Conditions of the road Weather Driver’s ... read more

When your wheel is aligned it should steer easily and without force, to any degree. Turning should be a seamless action. Driving an automotive vehicle has the possibility to be very dangerous so it is essential your wheel alignment is in place so your driving experience is safe, comfortable, and practical. It is important your vehicle is observed and repaired by a professional if off and it is important to note that your steering wheel’s function can easily be disrupted, which will be detailed in this article. HOW EASILY CAN MISALIGNMENT OCCUR? There are several daily common driving experiences that can influence your wheel alignment for the worse including the action of driving alone. The reason for this is that the simple fact that your wheels come into contact with the road can cause jerking and pressure that can deter the alignment. When there are road bumps it only increases the severity alignment can be hindered. Common driving hindrances include: Drivi ... read more