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Kyle Falt

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I am a thrilled customer! I've had two vehicles sent here, a BMW and a Chevy. Both vehicles got state inspections and one got an attempted alignment on it. The 2004 Chevy Silverado is a 2500HD Long bed crew cab lifted 6" with 35" tires (I say that for anybody that has anything similar in length). When the alignment was attempted on the Chevy they found the tie-rod ends were adjusted to the max depth and unable to do any more adjustments on it. So instead of charging me for the attempted alignment, like he had every right to do since it was set up and actually slightly adjusted, they decided not to and told me what my options were if I wanted it aligned. But since it was in spec or extremely close their suggestion was to not worry about it and save the money. Thanks for your great service and honest care for your customers, when I need work done professionally I will be coming to you!

There are multiple types of tires on the market for almost every car, truck, or SUV. Once you decide it's time to replace your tires, the choice can be overwhelming. The type of tire you want depends on a variety of factors, from climate to how you drive. At Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service in Midlotian, VA, our technicians have been trained to help you make that choice. Here’s a short rundown of common street tires that will suit your needs.

hand on the manual gearbox of a stick shift

Manual transmissions aren’t necessarily simple, but they’re much easier to understand in concept than their automatic counterparts. You’re probably aware there are gears in manual transmissions - but there’s a little more to it than that. Here are some of the major components you’ll find in a manual transmission.

Leaks and drips that get the interior of your vehicle wet are definitely an inconvenience. Sitting water promotes rust, bad smells, and can ruin your carpet. Furthermore, the water often seems to come from seemingly nowhere, adding to the frustration. From Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service in Midlotian, VA, here are some of the leading causes of water on your floor, and what you can do about it.

Is your engine on the way out? If it’s already kicked the bucket, then case closed - however, there are a number of other indicators that your engine is about to go, even if it’s still running at the moment. From Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service in Midlotian, VA, here are some signs of trouble that predict an imminent engine failure is in the cards for your car, truck, or SUV.

If you drive a Porsche, BMW, Mercedes, Subaru, Land Rover, or other luxury or performance vehicle, you’re no stranger to the bells and whistles of the modern automobile. For the past couple of decades, these cars have nearly all been equipped with ABS, or Anti-lock Braking Systems. You may never think about ABS - until the light comes on the dashboard.

Obviously, your brakes are pretty important. At Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service in Midlotian, VA, we are here to make sure your car, truck, or SUV stops like it should.

Your brake system is made of many components that all have to work correctly for your brakes to operate seamlessly. If one thing needs to be repaired, the whole system is compromised. Brake pads, rotors, hoses, calipers, and metal lines all play a part in stopping your car. Our team is equipped to make sure all of those parts are in working order, so you can be safe on the road ahead.

U-joints are a small, simple component - in fact, they have changed much since the very first automobiles. However, on any vehicle with a driveshaft, its ability to move depends entirely on the u-joint being there. You’ll often hear “maybe it’s the u-joints” as a solution offered for problems with a vehicle - but what are they, what do they do, and how do you know if yours is bad? Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service in Midlotian, VA has the answers.