Concord Auto Repair

Think about how many times you press your vehicle's brake pedal daily. You rely on your brakes to slow down and stop your vehicle's momentum. When it comes to safety systems, your brakes are at the top of the list, so it’s important to keep them in top condition. Make sure to maintain your brakes before they start showing signs of problems. Some signs that you might need brake service include: A grinding sound when you step on the brake pedal Your vehicle is pulling to one side when you brake Reduced braking effectiveness compared to before The brake warning light on your instrument panel We ask a lot of our brakes. They need to work no matter the weather—whether it’s sunny, snowing, raining, or icy. They need to perform whether you're traveling at highway speeds or creeping through a school zone. Your brakes must also work on smooth or rough pavement and in emergencies to avoid collisions with other vehicles, animals, people, or obstacles. When you ... read more

Concord drivers need to be concerned about wheel alignments for two primary reasons: safety and money. When your wheels are out of alignment, they can pull to one side, sometimes quite hard. A moment of inattention could put you into oncoming traffic on a busy street in Concord or entirely off the road. Additionally, a bad alignment will wear out your tires very quickly. We have had customers come into Accomplished Auto here in Concord who have noticed some alignment issues before driving. They didn’t think it was that bad, so they didn't take care of it before they left. After several long days of highway driving, his front tires were worn down to the cords. He had to take half a day to find a place in New Hampshire big enough to have a tire center for replacements. All four wheels are supposed to be lined up and point in the same direction. Sometimes, one or more wheels go out of alignment and pull against the rest of the team. This causes excessive tire wear and hurts fu ... read more