Concord Auto Repair

Buying a car is one of the major investment decisions you can ever make. But having a car comes with responsibility. If you really love your car and want it to serve you longer, you must be ready to maintain it properly. Doing so will ensure you don't waste money on expensive repairs. Here are some maintenance tips to keep your car in good shape. Inspecting and maintaining the tires Worn-out tires are among the greatest causes of accidents on highways, especially during rainy days. That's why you must ensure your tires are perfect. Tire pressure is also important. You don't have to put excess or inadequate pressure on the tires. That will damage them very fast. Oil changes Oil is very important in keeping your engine running. If your engine lacks oil, your car can stall, and many engine components can get damaged. A qualified mechanic should check your oil monthly and, if necessary, change it. It is good for oil to be changed by an exp ... read more

Cabin Air filter the forgotten service   My last blog post I talked about AC service and the various types of refrigerant. This time I want to talk about a related service that is often-overlooked, the cabin filter. The cabin filter is important to the proper functioning of you air conditioning and heating system. It filters the air coming into your HVAC system. This removes dust dirt and allergens so that you can breathe easier. It also has the effect of preventing a lot of that dirt and debris getting to the heater and evaporator cores. These are the devices that add or take away heat to keep you cool or warm. This is important for the air conditioning evaporator core. Because it often gets wet from condensation that can attract dirt. This dirt can and does become a breeding ground for mold and bacteria. This not only can coat the evaporator core and cause the efficiency to drop. It can introduce odors and allergens that are not particularly good for you as well. If you servi ... read more

 New air conditioning refrigerants   For a long time now, most vehicles have been using R134A as the refrigerant of choice in air conditioning. Most shops that can service air conditioning performance issues can service those systems. Things are changing though. If you have a newer car and the air conditioning no longer blows cold you no longer can take it to any shop. You need one like Accomplished Auto 134 Hall St Ste A Concord NH 03301, 603-226-6630. We have the equipment, and expertise to service air conditioning with both R134A and R1234YF refrigerant.   A little History. Starting around 2014, Fiat Chrysler, and General Motors Cadillac, started the transition to the new R1234YF. Soon all the other manufacturers, Domestic, Asian and European followed suit. So, if you have a vehicle newer than 2014 there is a good chance it has R1234YF and the newer it is the more likely to have it. Today 90% of vehicles use R1234YF.   What does that mean to you and your vehic ... read more

Warning signs for brakes.   Here in New Hampshire, we have annual State Inspection. For many people this is when they find out that their brakes are beyond NH state inspection limits. Sometimes this comes as an unpleasant surprise and unexpected expense.   Brakes are wearing items and do wear out. There are some things we can do to better plan for the day we need brakes.   If you have your vehicle serviced at Accomplished Auto at 134 Hall St Ste A, Concord NH 03301 603-226-6630. Part of every service includes inspecting rotors, and measuring brake pads for wear. We document it in your digital inspection. This way you can track pad wear and will get a heads up when you are getting close to the state inspection limit.  Another advantage of doing this is that we often can find signs of uneven wear, rusted rotors, and stuck brakes. When addressed early can extend the life of your brakes as well as keeping you safe on the road. If you are not doing this there are ... read more