Albuquerque, Rio Rancho and Los Ranchos De Albuquerque Auto Repair

    Many vehicles in Albuquerque and Rio Rancho are equipped with a Timing Belt that requires replacement at mileage intervals or age intervals. Performing this maintenance will save you money by preventing costly repairs if the belt is damaged or breaks.      The timing belt has replaced the timing chain in a lot of vehicles. This belt connects the crankshaft to the camshafts and ensures the engine valves are in proper position compared to the pistons which allows for proper ignition. When the timing belt fails, there is a possibility for the valves and the pistons to contact each other. This will cause the valve to bend. The only way to repair a bent valve is to remove the cylinder head which is timely and costly.       Typical replacement intervals for timing belt replacement is between 90,000 - 120,000 miles or 10 years. Your service manual will let you know when your belt replacement is recommended. We advise to follow the manufa ... read more

Many people fail to budget vehicle maintenance and repairs while creating an annual budget. Do not let vehicle repairs catch you off guard this year and follow these 4 simple tips for planning your vehicle maintenance budget. Have a complete vehicle inspection performed to understand the overall condition of your vehicle. Here at Browns Auto, we perform complete digital inspections that come with photos and educational videos. We can send the inspection to your email or smart phone. What we do is then help to priority any repairs or maintenance that needs to be performed in order of safety, dependability and preventative maintenance. Check your maintenance service schedule in your vehicle owner’s manual. Are you approaching a larger service interval such as 60,000, 90,000, or 120,000 mile service? Some of those services can be quite involved, and modern fluids are becoming expensive to change. We are happy to provide a free estimate on any ... read more

     Browns Automotive believes that giving back to the community we serve is important. We are blessed to be able to repair and maintain so many vehicles here in Albuquerque and Rio Rancho. We are proud of the community we belong in. That is why we have decided to focus our efforts on one organization that is special to us. That is the Albuquerque Christian Children's Home. They provide a safe place for displaced children to learn and grow. What they do for the children in their care is amazing and they have a proven track record of helping children grow up to be fantastic humans. They are a non-profit that does not receive any government funding, all its support comes directly from the community.      When people think of children's needs, they often think about school supplies, clothing, or toys. We have found that what the children's home needs the most are everyday items that we often take for granted. Soap, trash bags, tissue p ... read more

Preparing Your Vehicle for Winter With cold weather right around the corner, it is a good idea to be thinking about some important steps to take regarding your vehicle. Here at Browns Automotive, we like to keep people informed about proper car maintenance and repairs in Albuquerque, Los Ranchos, and Rio Rancho. Follow these three simple rules to ensure your car or truck will be dependable during the cold weather. Tires Check your tire pressure regularly. Tire pressure will decrease as the temperature decreases. Most modern vehicles are equipped with Tire Pressure Monitor systems that will indicate on the dash if the tire pressure is low. We get a lot of calls during the cold weather about this light. Oftentimes a simple tire pressure adjustment will cure the annoying warning indicator. Use the penny test to ensure you have adequate tread left on your tires. Place the penny head down in the tire tread, if you can see to the top of Lincolns head your tires need replacement. We ... read more