Greulich's Automotive

If you've enjoyed our recent blog topics, then check out these resources for more great information:

If you need information about car ignition problems, or if you’re wondering how new tires and brakes can keep a car in top condition, then head to these links for more details.

• Brake pads are an essential part of keeping a car in safe working order. ConsumerReports.com has a checklist of what to look for in a brake pad on their website.

• Do you want to know more about wheel alignment? If so, head to this helpful article.

• This article from CarandDriver.com can help you select the right tire for the right situation.

• PopularMechanics.com has an article dedicated to timing belt failure. If your engine won’t turnover, then consider checking under the hood and examining the belt.
• The ignition system is what turns on the car’s engine electronically. For more information about how they work, visit this website.

When something goes awry with your automobile, then be sure to call Greulich’s Automotive and Collision center at (480) 483-8186. We can pinpoint your problems and have you back on the road where you belong. Visit our website for more details. 

Gas Cubby iPhone App

It’s not easy remembering when regularly scheduled maintenance should be performed on a vehicle, but with this new app, available on the Apple iTunes store, you won’t miss a tune-up ever again.

One of the best features of the Gas Cubby app is the MPG calculator. Simply input the amount of gas in a tank and let the app do the rest. In addition, Gas Cubby will remind you of regularly scheduled maintenance tasks, such as tire rotations, oil changes, and brake servicing.

Greulich’s Automotive and Collision center can take care of all your maintenance related issues when the time arises. For more details, give us a call at (480) 483-8186 or visit our website. 

Why Paying Close Attention to Your Vehicle's Tires and Brakes is Essential to Maintaining a Safe Vehicle

Being able to stop quickly and completely is an essential attribute safety attribute that every car must maintain.  But, if tires and brakes aren’t checked on a frequent basis, then a car may be at risk for dangerous malfunctions. Let’s take a closer look at reasons why you should keep tires and brakes in good condition:

Stopping Distance
Without the proper brake pads and tires, a car will have trouble decelerating and coming to a halt effectively. While this is less of a problem in manual-transmission vehicles, automatic transmissions rely on braking and deceleration to dictate their gear ratios. If a car with an automatic transmission has trouble with brake-pads or tire tread, then it will take longer to bring the car to a stop, which can be dangerous, especially in fast-moving traffic.

Wheel Alignment
Keeping tires in working order is a concern of many drivers because of wheel alignment. Wheel alignment is the property of a car that keeps it traveling in a straight line when no steering input is received from a driver. If tires are in poor condition or unevenly worn, then the alignment of the vehicle will be impacted by a car’s consistently uneven distribution of impact. Wheel re-alignments are costly; keeping tires in great shape in an affordable way to avoid repairs.

Wet Conditions
One of the most important aspects of modern tires is their all-weather ability. Tires with worn treads won’t funnel moisture away from the road surface as effectively as those in good condition. When driving in wet weather, traction is always a concern, and with a worn out tire, traction is severely lessened. Keeping tires in good condition and replacing them when it is appropriate can prevent a dangerous situation.

At Greulich’s Automotive Service and Collision center, we can keep your car ready for the road. If you need service in the Phoenix Valley, then contact us at (480) 483-8186 or visit us online for more information. 

Common Reasons Why a Car Won't Start

A car’s failure to start can be the result of any number of mechanical problems. Oftentimes, if a car won’t start, then there is most likely an electrical malfunction. Let’s take a look at the most common three reasons why an engine won’t turnover.

Battery issues
A very common problem that prohibits an engine from starting is a dead battery. If you turn the key in the ignition and dashboard lights fail to illuminate, then chances are that the battery that provides power to the electric starter is dead. Using the battery of another car to give yours a jump start can often remedy this problem.

Similarly, when a car’s ignition is engaged and you hear a rapid clicking noise and the instrument gauges become dimly illuminated, a car’s battery is most likely out of charge. Again, jump starting the battery will fix the problem and get you back on the road.  Allow your car to run for at least thirty minutes after jump starting to make sure the battery recharges properly.

 Engine issues
Sometimes, an engine won’t turnover due to internal problems. If you hear the engine turnover, but it seems to run in an odd or arrhythmic pattern with little or no power, then there may be an issue with the timing belt. In addition, a vehicle with electronic fuel injection that isn’t running properly will have similar symptoms. These malfunctions make a car unsafe to drive.  Should this happen to you, call a tow truck and visit a repair shop.

 Starter issues
Though it is uncommon, an engine may not start due to an issue with the starter. If the engine turns on and revs, but shuts off as soon as the key is released from the “start” position, then a bad ignition switch is likely the cause of the problem. This is a rare, but easily fixable problem; a fresh ignition switch should solve everything.

If you’re having troubles starting your vehicle, then call the expert team at Greulich’s Automotive and Collision center. We can remedy whatever is preventing you from driving the car you love. Contact us at (480) 483-8186, or visit us online for more details

Thank You to the Levitch Family!

Thank you to the Levitch family for writing such an outstanding blog about Greulich's! We sincerely appreciate you and your business.

"Because the service we’ve received at Greulich’s has been excellent, we trust them when they tell us we need to repair something. I appreciate this. I was always a bit skeptical at the dealership, and the previous repair shop we went to was downright dishonest.One of the many benefits of buying local is developing a relationship with a business that can continue on for years."

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