Is It Time for a Tune Up?

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There’s nothing like sitting behind the wheel of a perfectly tuned vehicle and enjoying the full benefits of a beautifully running car. That feeling when you depress the pedal for full thrust or get that perfect racing line around a bend is like no other…

But you only experience this ultimate thrill when the car is running at its best. Sure, we all appreciate the delights of fine engineering when we pick our car up from its annual service. But how do you know when a tune up is in order between service intervals?

Well, you need wonder no more. The following are 6 sure-fire reasons that you should be heading to the car shop for a tune up. 

6 Signs that Your Car Needs a Tune Up

• Tune up red flag #1: starting problems
• Tune up red flag #2: dash warning light
• Tune up red flag #3: noisy brakes
• Tune up red flag #4: transmission issues
• Tune up red flag #5: sputtering engine
• Tune up red flag #6: unexplained noises 

Tune up red flag #1: starting problems

There’s nothing more frustrating than a car that fails to start as it should. A correctly functioning vehicle should fire up at the touch of a button (or turn of a key). If it fails to leap into life, then a tune up is definitely on the cards. There are many reasons that a car is difficult to start, ranging from a flagging battery to engine or fuel problems. But you’re going to need an expert to diagnose and correct the fault.

Tune up red flag #2: dash warning light

Never—and we stress again, never—ignore a warning light on the dash. Even if you feel the car is running true, you should book the car in for a check/tune up at your earliest convenience. 

Tune up red flag #3: noisy brakes

The braking system is made up of many different components. These include discs or drums, brake pads, calipers, brake fluid, and more. Many of these are designed to degrade over time (due to the friction generated when the brakes are applied). Once they reach a certain stage, noises—such as grinding or scraping—indicate that they’re well past their sell-by date and need replacing. 

Tune up red flag #4: transmission issues

Both automatic and stick shift gearboxes can suffer issues. Difficulty in changing gear or clunking when you do so indicates a problem. So, it’s off to the car shop you go… 

Tune up red flag #5: sputtering engine

This is usually due to a fault in the fuel and ignition system, causing the wrong mix of fuel and air. The engine judders or “sputters” instead of running smoothly. Once again, it’ll need an expert to diagnose and fix the fault. 

Tune up red flag #6: unexplained noises

Any odd noise—either from the engine or any other part of the car—warrants professional investigation. It could be a simple fix, or it could be indicative of an upcoming serious issue. Either way, the sooner it’s corrected the less it will cost you, not to mention ensuring that the car is roadworthy and safe to drive.

Need a Car Tune Up? Call Autobahn of Boca Now to Book your Appointment

Whatever car you drive, you want it to run at the best possible level. But if you’re the lucky owner of a luxury marque, such as VW, Audi, Porsche, BMW, or Mercedes, the need for perfection is even more crucial. After all, you don’t spend your hard-earned dollars on such vehicles to not enjoy the ultimate drive.

If you have even the slightest inkling that your car isn’t running at its best, then a tune up is the ideal way to get back up to speed—and there’s nowhere better to get this done than South Florida’s favorite car shop—Autobahn of Boca.

Discover our range of services at https://www.autobahnofboca.com/services and call us today to book your appointment.

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