Brandon Auto Repair

Maintenance Interval Service: How Can Regular Maintenance Help Your Car Last Longer?   A Maintenance Interval Service is a comprehensive vehicle inspection performed at important mileage intervals to identify maintenance needs and developing problems before they become larger repairs. At Clarke Automotive, we generally recommend this service about every 30,000 miles, with recommendations based on the vehicle’s year, make, model, mileage, condition, and service history. This becomes especially important as your vehicle gets older and the mileage climbs. Depending on the vehicle and how it has been maintained, reaching 200,000+ miles is highly achievable. We regularly service vehicles with more than 200,000 miles, and some of our customers’ vehicles have exceeded 300,000 miles. Our goal is to help you reach what we like to call the sweet spot — reliable transportation without a car payment. What Is a Maintenance Interval Service? Most vehi ... read more

What Are the Most Common Car A/C Repairs When the Air Is Blowing Warm? Quick Answer When a vehicle’s A/C blows warm, one of the most common findings is low refrigerant, often called Freon. A properly sealed automotive A/C system does not normally use up refrigerant. If the charge is low, refrigerant has escaped through a leaking component, hose, seal, or connection. The correct repair is not simply adding refrigerant; the system must be tested to locate and repair the leak. Common car A/C repairs include replacing a leaking compressor, condenser, evaporator, refrigerant hose assembly, accumulator or receiver-drier, or expansion valve. If the refrigerant charge is full, the problem may involve a sensor, blend-door actuator, wiring circuit, compressor control, or A/C module. Clarke Automotive in Brandon, Florida, tests and repairs these A/C concerns for our local drivers. Why Does a Car’s A/C Start Blowing Warm? A car A/C system depends on the correct amount of refrigera ... read more