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 Motorworks Northwest, Inc in Mt Vernon, WA, we know a bad alternator when we see one - here’s how you can spot one too.
Just because manual transmissions aren’t as common these days as they used to be, there are still many out there, and at Motorworks Northwest, Inc in Mt Vernon, WA, our certified technicians know how to keep them running at their best.
Motorworks is the only mechanic shop I trust, and the only shop I recommend to people. They are always fair on price, and they work with you and your schedule if possible. - Tyler R. (5 star review on Google)
If you drive a performance or luxury vehicle made by manufacturers like BMW, Mercedes, Subaru, Land Rover, Porsche, etc., you’re probably no stranger to state of the art electronics, sensors, and control systems. At Motorworks Northwest, Inc, our technicians have the right knowledge, ability, and equipment necessary to keep your car or SUV in top-notch condition.
You’ve decided to replace your engine - but what do you replace it with? There are a few different options out there, and Motorworks Northwest, Inc in Mt Vernon, WA has the info you need.
Manual transmissions are generally more reliable than automatic transmissions. They don’t have as many parts, aren’t as complex, and can take a lot more abuse. However, if an issue is allowed to persist, more and more damage to surrounding components on your manual transmission will occur. Motorworks Northwest, Inc in Mt Vernon, WA can help you take care of your car as soon as you notice a problem.
U-joints are a small, simple component - in fact, they have changed much since the very first automobiles. However, on any vehicle with a driveshaft, its ability to move depends entirely on the u-joint being there. You’ll often hear “maybe it’s the u-joints” as a solution offered for problems with a vehicle - but what are they, what do they do, and how do you know if yours is bad? Motorworks Northwest, Inc in Mt Vernon, WA has the answers.
The time to know if your brakes are going bad is NOT when you go to stop at that red light or on the parkway when someone suddenly swerves in front of you. It's not always "just" brake pads either, your brake master cylinder could be an issue. How do you recognize the signs that you have a real problem with your brake master cylinder and just what is it? Here atMotorworks Northwest, Inc in Mt Vernon, WA we not only have the answers, but we also put together a service schedule for you and keep an eye on issues based on your driving habits, vehicle type and your description of issues you are having. We treat your car, truck or SUV as if it were ours keeping you informed of issues we find so you can get them fixed "before" there are larger repair bills so you can keep your vehicle Newer - Longer! Below is everything you need to look for and tips on your brake master cylinder.
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