Allston Auto Repair

Potholes are a major threat to your vehicle as they can negatively impact your alignment, tire rims, suspension, steering, and more. Furthermore, they're everywhere! There's no end all be all answer to stop them from forming; however, you can do certain things to prevent pothole damage: Maintain a safe distance behind vehicles in front of you. Not only should you already be doing this to stay safe, but it will help you see a pothole in the distance. The sooner you spot one, the more time you have to react. Continue driving normally. Don't swerve off and out of your lane to dodge a pothole as it can be unsafe. Also, don't increase your speed either. Make sure your tires are properly inflated. Both under-inflated and over-inflated tires can increase your risk of internal damage or a blowout. Watch out for puddles. Many potholes get filled with water after it rains or snows. Therefore, beware of puddles on the road because you never know how deep they may go. Don ... read more

While vehicle maintenance is all-around super crucial in keeping your car safe and reliable, one particular system requires special attention: the cooling system. The cooling system serves to maintain and keep your engine temperatures at bay. If it is compromised, you risk overheating your engine, leading to the inconvenience of a breakdown and repairs. Thankfully, you can avoid this with quality cooling system maintenance.   How the Cooling System Works As you may know, the engine operates and produces a lot of heat. Fortunately, the cooling system helps prevent it from overheating by providing it with a constant stream of coolant fluid. The liquid antifreeze mixture (coolant) draws the heat away from the engine and the radiator.    How Overheating Happens Your vehicle's engine can overheat for many reasons. Poor habits like constantly getting stuck in traffic and idling for too long increase the likelihood of engine overheating. Hot summer weather can also in ... read more