Car Care: Auto Maintenance Services

At Tick's Auto Repair & Wheel Alignments, we understand that the best way to care for your car or truck is to follow the service intervals that your vehicle's manufacturer recommends. Servicing all brands, models, imports and fuel systems in Ipswich, Tick's Auto Repair & Wheel Alignments has the tools and expertise to make sure your ride runs exactly as its manufacturer intended it to. From reminding you about routine service intervals to ensuring that all fluids, filters, and hoses are in optimal condition, Tick's Auto Repair & Wheel Alignments takes care of your vehicle and leaves you with one less item on your to do list.

Contact us at 978-356-8710, or send us an email, and our experts will be happy to answer your questions and determine what needs to be done.

Our basic auto maintenance services include:

30/60/90K Mileage Maintenance
As time goes by, various auto repair and maintenance needs come up at different intervals. Most manufacturers recommend car maintenance in intervals of 30,000 miles. This is the 30/60/90K mile schedule (issued by the manufacturers to car owners). Trust the experts at Tick's Auto Repair & Wheel Alignments to keep you on schedule, and help you preserve the condition of the vehicle, optimize its performance, and increase its resale value. The 30/60/90K service includes the following:

• Fluid replacements
• Oil and Filter changes
• Tire rotation, spin balance, and pressure adjustments
• Inspection of parts and systems - gears, tires, brake pads, belts, hoses, etc.
• With higher mileage: spark plugs, belts, timing belts when applicable

Belts
A fan belt, also known as a drive belt, is a belt connecting your car's engine to the front mounted accessories. The fan belt rotates the water pump and engine fan, which maintains a cool environment for the engine and its components. Sooner or later, your vehicle's fan belts will dry out and crack. When you are ready for a replacement you can count on Tick's Auto Repair & Wheel Alignments for all your vehicle's repair needs.

You not only have to get the belts replaced with quality ones but you should have the work done by experts. To have the belts replaced by auto cooling and heating experts - and get your car driving right - visit Tick's Auto Repair & Wheel Alignments today. The mechanics at Tick's Auto Repair & Wheel Alignments will thoroughly inspect your car's belts; replace all worn belts; and adjust the installed belts.

Check Engine Light
No one likes to see their car's "Check Engine" light come on. The light could mean a costly problem, like a bad catalytic converter, or it could be something minor, like a loose gas cap. At Tick's Auto Repair & Wheel Alignments, we can pull the code and diagnose the problem for you. Give us a call at 978-356-8710 or stop by the shop for our expert assistance.

Factory Recommended Service/Maintenance
Automotive and auto parts come with a factory recommended service and maintenance schedule. The manufacturer will tell you how often to service or replace an auto part. At Tick's Auto Repair & Wheel Alignments, we offer factory recommended service/maintenance. Our highly skilled auto mechanics offer comprehensive knowledge and experience. At Tick's Auto Repair & Wheel Alignments, all your factory recommended service/maintenance needs are handled with the latest diagnostic equipment. Remember, we work on all American and imported vehicles (either diesel or gas engines).

One the most important things you can do to maintain your vehicle and prevent breakdowns is your Factory Scheduled Maintenance. Every vehicle manufacturer recommends regular service specifically tailored to the type of vehicle you drive.

A typical 30,000 mile maintenance may include such things as:

• Oil and filter change
• Radiator coolant flush
• Air and fuel filter replacement
• Clean fuel injectors
• Replace wiper blades
• Flush brake fluid
• Transmission fluid flush
• Inspect brakes
• Inspect lights
• Inspect battery and electrical system
• Inspect suspension and steering components. Lubricate wear necessary

You can check the owner's manual of your vehicle for maintenance needs for your car. Tick's Auto Repair & Wheel Alignments would be happy to print out a maintenance schedule for you using our Mitchell computer system. A great way to be sure that your vehicle is "road ready" for New England is with our Factory Scheduled Maintenance Inspection. Tick's Auto Repair & Wheel Alignments will perform the following.

• Test the charging system for proper output and test the battery.
• Check PH balance of antifreeze
• Inspect air cleaner element
• Check tires and air pressure
• Inspect brakes and brake fluid
• Inspect steering and suspension components for wear
• Visual inspection of all exterior lights
• Check condition of drive belts and radiator hoses
• Check all system fluids
• Check exhaust system for leaks and corrosion
• Inspect any other items specified by the manufacturer for your vehicle.

Headlight and Bulb Replacement
To maintain maximum visibility (and keep you safe), you should always make sure that your vehicle's headlight bulbs are in good working condition. Although replacing faulty headlight bulbs is a simple and quick process (takes very little time), you need to rely on an experienced auto mechanic to handle your headlight and bulb replacement. This way, you will have quality bulbs installed by experts. Remember, it is a critical part of your car's maintenance and your safety. For all your headlight and bulb replacement needs, call or visit Tick's Auto Repair & Wheel Alignments today.

Hoses
Hoses transfer coolant and antifreeze throughout the engine's cooling system (including the radiator). Sooner or later, your vehicle's hoses will dry out and crack. When you are ready for a replacement you can count on Tick's Auto Repair & Wheel Alignments for all your vehicle's repair needs.

You not only have to get the hoses replaced with quality ones but you should have the work done by experts. To have the hoses replaced by auto cooling and heating experts - and get your car driving right - visit Tick's Auto Repair & Wheel Alignments today. The mechanics at Tick's Auto Repair & Wheel Alignments will thoroughly inspect your car's hoses; replace all worn hoses; and adjust the installed hoses.

Oil, Lube, and Filter
To keep running smoothly, your car highly relies on oil, lube, and oil filters. Oil helps in lubricating, cooling, and cleaning the internal engine components. With time, motor oil becomes contaminated. Your car needs an oil, lube, and filter change every three months (or 3,000 miles). When it is time for a lube, oil, or filter change, take your vehicle to Tick's Auto Repair & Wheel Alignments in Ipswich, MA 01938.

Wiper Blade Replacement
Visibility is very important to safe driving. Having properly functioning wipers can help keep you safer on the road. If your car's wipers are not wiping well or are leaving lines, have them replaced immediately. To have wiper blades fitted on your vehicle, call 978-356-8710 or visit Tick's Auto Repair & Wheel Alignments today. We will fit your car with high quality and effective wiper blades.

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