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The Essential Guide to Factory Scheduled Maintenance: Why It's Crucial for Your Vehicle

The Essential Guide to Factory Scheduled Maintenance: Why It's Crucial for Your Vehicle   When it comes to keeping your vehicle running smoothly and extending its lifespan, nothing is more crucial than adhering to the factory scheduled maintenance. For those in Albuquerque and Rio Rancho looking for the best auto repair services, understanding the importance of regular maintenance, including timely oil changes and other preventative measures, is key. Brown's Automotive, renowned as the best auto repair in Albuquerque and a trusted name in New Mexico, stands at the forefront of ensuring your vehicle receives top-notch care, aligning with the manufacturer's recommendations.   Why Follow Factory Scheduled Maintenance? Factory scheduled maintenance is a comprehensive plan laid out by your vehicle's manufacturer, detailing when and what services your car needs. This can range from regular oil changes, which are vital for your ... read more

Fall Vehicle Maintenance Tips

Fall Vehicle Maintenance Tips

      As the summer comes to an end and fall begins, we are all finding ourselves getting into a new routine. This can include house cleaning, getting ready for school, or focusing more on our careers. Summer vehicle trips are in the rearview mirror. I always find fall as a time to buckle down and focus on completing the goals I set in January. The last thing anyone needs is unexpected car problems to slow them down during this busy time. Browns Automotive is your trusted partner in vehicle repair and maintenance, here are some great fall weather tips to help your car be dependable all season long.  1) Check your tires. Yes this is on the list for every season, however, that is because your tires are key to proper vehicle performance. Fall weather can vary, so you want to be sure you have good traction all season long. Browns Automotive can inspect your tires and perform any tire maintenance/replacements you might need. Three key areas to inspect are Thread Depth ... read more

Why ASE Certifications matter to the industry

Why ASE Certifications matter to the industry

     Consumers of automotive repair in Albuquerque put a lot of trust in their mechanics. But how do you know if your mechanic or technician has the qualifications to perform the vehicle service you need? Browns Automotive prides itself on ensuring the technician that services your vehicle has the training and tools needed to perform the repair correctly.      As automotive technology continues to evolve and become more complex, the role of ASE technicians in Albuquerque and Rio Rancho becomes increasingly important. ASE stands for Automotive Service Excellence, and an ASE-certified technician is someone who has taken the time to become highly skilled in their field. Here we will explore the importance of ASE technicians and how they benefit automotive repair in New Mexico and car owners.       First and foremost, ASE technicians at Browns Automotive Experts are highly trained professionals who have proven the ... read more

Timing Belts, why they need to be replaced

Timing Belts, why they need to be replaced

    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

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