Laurel Auto Repair

What Are Motor Mounts? Motor Mounts are brackets that anchor the engine and transmission to your car's frame. Motor mounts reduce noise, absorb vibration, and prevent excessive movement. Over time, the rubber in the motor mount can tear. Increased shaking and rattling in your ride is an indicator that you could have a torn motor mount. A torn motor mount can also throw your engine out of alignment. This causes issues with the drivetrain and connected components. Without proper support, torn motor mounts allow the engine to move more than it should. Excessive movement risks damage to surrounding parts and overall vehicle stability. Our mechanics can provide regular checks to spot visible signs of wear. Visual inspections can spot cracks, leaks, and sagging. If you notice increased vibrations or noises, our mechanics can help. A comprehensive inspection can pinpoint torn mounts and assess your car's overall well-being. Once torn motor mounts are identified, prompt replacement is ... read more

What Is A Rough Idle? Does your car have a rough idle? Let the mechanics at A. Anthony’s Mobile Vehicle Service Inc find out why your engine shakes. Car idle is when your engine runs, but your vehicle stays put. The RPM is low, and you are not pressing the gas pedal. There are a few common causes for a rough idle. If your car engine has a vacuum leak, it disrupts the air-fuel mixture. Your car could have sensor issues. Faulty Mass Air Flow Sensors or Oxygen Sensors impact engine performance too. Sometimes a rough idle comes from a misfire. Faulty spark plugs or ignition coils affect combustion. Excessive carbon and soot, or build-up, in the throttle body disrupts function. Clogged fuel injectors and air filters also disrupt fuel and airflow. Fuel, air, and ignition issues lead to engine misfire. A rough idle is a sign of engine misfire. Our mechanics can help you stay on top of your scheduled maintenance. Services like throttle body cleaning, fuel injector cleaning, and tune-ups ... read more

Do I Really Need Winter Tires? Winter tires can be a smart move for safer winter driving. Changing to winter tires adds safety and performance during cold months. Car tires come in all-season, mud and snow, and all-terrain to name a few. Winter tires have a unique rubber blend. Their design stays flexible in cold weather. This flexibility ensures better traction as cars maneuver through icy and snow-covered roads. The right car tire in the winter also enhances stopping power. Winter tires have deeper tread and special tread patterns. These designs help bite into the snow and ice, providing better braking performance. All-season tires do offer versatility but are not optimized for extreme winter conditions. In extreme temperature drops, all-season tire rubber hardens and reduces traction. Investing in winter tires can save money. Consider the cost of potential accidents or repairs from winter-related incidents. Winter tires help prevent these risks making them a cost-effective safety m ... read more