Automotive News & Information - Always On Time Auto & RV Repair

Your alternator is a central component on any engine. The alternator is responsible for powering anything electronic on your vehicle, including the coils that fire your spark plugs (unless it’s a diesel). At Always On Time Auto & RV Repair in Santa Clarita, CA, we know a bad alternator when we see one - here’s how you can spot one too.

There’s a good chance you don’t know much about pistons or engine building, which is why you rely on the technicians at Always On Time Auto & RV Repair in Santa Clarita, CA when your vehicle has a problem. However, there’s some practical information regarding modern engine design that helps you better care for your vehicle, and keep it going strong. Here are some important aspects of modern piston design, and what it means for you.

At Always On Time Auto & RV Repair in Santa Clarita, CA, precision and quality are our top priorities. That’s why we always employ ASE certified technicians - but what does that mean for you?

Just because manual transmissions aren’t as common these days as they used to be, there are still many out there, and at Always On Time Auto & RV Repair in Santa Clarita, CA, our certified technicians know how to keep them running at their best.

hand holding radiator in front of car with hood up

Since the first automobiles, there have been radiators. Every liquid-cooled engine on the road has, and has always needed, a radiator; without it, the engine would overheat in no time, causing catastrophic engine failure. While the efficiency of radiators, the materials they’re made out of, and the shape and size of them have changed over time, radiators haven’t actually changed much over the last century or so. At Always On Time Auto & RV Repair we know that even though radiators generally last a long time, they do occasionally fail. When your radiator is malfunctioning you can trust our technicians to repair yours and get you back on the road.

Most modern transmissions have a “limp mode” or “safe mode” that they may default to if an error is detected. What does it mean if your transmission has entered safe mode, and where do you go from there? Always On Time Auto & RV Repair in Santa Clarita, CA has the answers you need.

The time to know if your brakes are going bad is NOT when you go to stop at that red light or on the parkway when someone suddenly swerves in front of you. It's not always "just" brake pads either, your brake master cylinder could be an issue. How do you recognize the signs that you have a real problem with your brake master cylinder and just what is it? Here atAlways On Time Auto & RV Repair in Santa Clarita, CA we not only have the answers, but we also put together a service schedule for you and keep an eye on issues based on your driving habits, vehicle type and your description of issues you are having. We treat your car, truck or SUV as if it were ours keeping you informed of issues we find so you can get them fixed "before" there are larger repair bills so you can keep your vehicle Newer - Longer! Below is everything you need to look for and tips on your brake master cylinder.

At Always On Time Auto & RV Repair in Santa Clarita, CA, we’re all for additions that make your trucks last longer and work better. Here’s some info on the benefits of undercoating, and why you might want to consider it for your truck.