Best Auto Body Repair in Ames, IA

Modern vehicles are complex and have dozens of components and sensors to detect various problems your vehicle might have. These sensors discover that there is something amiss. When our technicians hook up a scan tool to your vehicle's computer, they are given a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). While these codes simplify diagnosis, they often do not pinpoint exactly what is wrong but rather give the technician a general 'area' in which the trouble code came from and a place to start. The technician must then physically and visually examine the area to detect the problem and determine the source of failure.

I don't know. The truth is, until we take a look we can't tell you. What we can tell you is that there are many reasons brakes will make noises and not always do you even need any repairs to your brakes because they make noise.

Think of it this way - research indicates that the average car is driven about 12 to 15,000 miles per year. A car with toe alignment just .34 degrees (just 0.17 inches in layman's terms) out of specifications has dragged its tires sideways for at least 68 miles by the end of the year (at 12,000 miles of driving).

Follow your vehicle's manufacturers recommendation as noted in your owner's manual. As a general rule, HAVE YOUR TIRES CHECKED EVERY 10,000 MILES OR AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR.

Consumers benefit from ASE's certification program since it takes much of the guesswork out of finding a competent technician. Perhaps years ago, any shade-tree mechanic would do; after all, cars were simpler, less complex. But with today's high-tech vehicles, the margin for error is less. Mistakes can be costly. It makes good financial sense to protect your automotive investment through regular, periodic maintenance and service performed by certified professionals. Because ASE's program is voluntary, technicians who have taken the time and expense to earn ASE certification can be counted on to have a strong sense of pride in accomplishment, which should be good news for consumers. Moreover, prior to taking ASE exams, many technicians attend training classes or study after work. The time they spend sharpening their skills should be advantageous to consumers as well.