Southampton Auto Repair

Why Are My Brakes Making A Grinding Noise? You know what sound we’re talking about - the one your car makes when stopping abruptly. No need to panic! Discovering the issue is the first step. Your Brakes are one of the most critical features on your vehicle. When it comes to your Brakes, be prompt and take action to ensure your safety to avoid any complications or accidents on the road. The grinding you’re hearing during a sudden stop is most likely due to your ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System). This automatically will activate to prevent Skidding and Wheel Lockups. Once your foot is off the pedal the grinding noise should stop. If it continues, you’ll want to schedule a break repair ASAPhere. This could be a sign your vehicle has Worn Brake Pads. Still as ... read more

How Often Should I Check My Tire Tread Your tires are what literally keep you grounded! With the cold air quickly approaching, now is the time to check them out!   Low tread depth makes it harder to stop your car which can be dangerous when driving in the rain, sleet, and snow.   What Are The Reasons Your Tires Have Early or Irregular Wear? Improper Inflation Pressure Out-of-Spec Tire Alignment Lack of Tire Rotation That's why it is so important to maintain regular maintain regular service. Taking care of your tires will not only keep you and others safe on the road but will save you money in the long run as well. Here at Frank's we recommend checking them at least once a month!     If It's that time to Check Your Tires and Service Your Vehicle, brin ... read more

What Does My Car's Water Pump Do?     A water pump plays a significant role in a vehicle’s cooling system. If a water pump fails, your engine will be at risk of overheating and suffer from serious damage. To stay on top of your cooling system’s condition, we recommend bringing your car to the trusted team at Frank’s Servicenter for inspections. Our team can prevent any unwanted breakdowns and keep you and your family safer on the road.   Worried about your water pump? Call Frank's at (215) 355-8877.   A water pump is a cooling system part that retrieves water and coolant from the radiator to and from the engine. The pump moves coolant throughout your vehicle so that the engine can stay at stable temperature. After years and years of driving, you notice your water pump breaking down. '   Signs To Replace Your Water Pump Coolant Leaks - If you notice a colorful puddle that smells s ... read more

How Long Do Brake Pads Last? The life span of your brake pads is greatly dependent on your driving style. We all know that driver that speeds towards the red light and slams on the brakes! We find that most of our customers driving in the suburbs can expect to see 25,000 to 40,000 miles out of a set of brake pads. Although we have seen some highway-driven vehicles get 80,000 miles out of a set of brake pads!  Factors that impact brake pad life: Driving Habit: Driving aggressively will cause your brake pads to wear faster. Speeding towards the stoplights, last-minute heavy braking, and high-speed braking. In order to get the most time from your brake pads coasting towards stops while pressing gently on the brake.  Location: If you spend your days on the streets of Ivyland, Holland and Richboro you will have a mixture of slow cruising and stops. Conversely, if you are in the more stop-and-go traffic of F ... read more

Choosing the right repair facility can be a daunting task. Frank's Servicenter offers certified Hyundai repairs and maintenance. We offer Hyundai brake repairs and complete service to maintain your factory warranty. All repairs and maintenance performed by our certified mechanics carries a 2 year and 24,00-mile warranty.  Find us at: https://www.facebook.com/FRANKSSERVICENTERhttps://www.youtube.com/c/Franksservicenter/videoshttps://www.instagram.com/franksservicenter/ #franksservice #franksservicenter

Let's face it, it is HOT outside and we all need Air Conditioning! But how much is it going to cost to fix your air conditioner?  Well just like there is no avoiding the fact that we all need air conditioning,  we all know that it can be expensive at times.  But do not despair, over 95% of our customers air conditioning repairs are a minor component and not a major failure or system replacement. Similar to most other automotive systems, the air conditioning system is made of many individual components. These components can be repaired and replaced individually. For this reason, it is very important to have a trained and certified mechanic service your system and know that you are making the proper repairs and not spending frivolously. Our experience is that a minor system component can be anywhere from $150-$550. Before you worry have the system tested and we will provide a clear estimate of the repair cost along with a 2 Year and 24,000-mile warranty.&nbs ... read more

What is a CV Boot? CV stands for constant velocity. The CV boot is designed to hold the lubricating grease in on the constant velocity joint while keeping dirt and debris out. These boots are constantly flexing and rotating as your car moves down the road. Over years and miles, the boot can eventually crack and release the lubricating grease. As the grease is allowed to escape the boot can no longer protect the joint and wear and damage will occur. Depending on your individual vehicle the boot can be replaced to save the expense of axle replacement!    Find us at: https://www.facebook.com/FRANKSSERVICENTERhttps://www.youtube.com/c/Franksservicenter/videoshttps://www.instagram.com/franksservicenter/ #franksservice #franksservicenter

YES! Synthetic oil is far superior to conventional motor oil in so many ways. Technical Mechanical Benefits:  Advanced Protection: Synthetic oil offers superior engine protection on cold starts when it means the most to protect the internal components of your engine. Fully Synthetic oil also resists breakdown allowing you to drive more miles between oil change services.  A cleaner Engine - Conventional oils have natural impurities, not found in Synthetic oils, that form sludge under high pressure and heat.  Benefits for the Environment and your schedule: Better for the environment: Fewer oil changes mean less oil consumed!! In a five-quart engine, you could save over 15 gallons of motor oil over 100,000 miles!  Conventional: Changing your oil every 3,000 miles over 100,000 miles will use over 41 gallons of oil.  Synthetic: Changing your oil every 5,000 miles over 100,000 miles will use less ... read more

How to check your automatic transmission fluid in just a few steps: Warm the transmission fluid to operating temperature by driving 10 minutes Park on a flat level surface with the engine running open the hood remove the transmission fluid dipstick and wipe clean re-insert the dipstick being sure to seat all the way down remove the stick and examine the fluid condition, color, and level check for the fluid to be cherry red and in the center of the crosshatched area, look for signs of glitter like metallic shavings If the fluid is below the cross-hatched are consult your service advisor for the proper fluid If your vehicle is not equipped with a fluid dipstick have one of our mechanics check the fluid level at your next service visit! Find us at: https://www.facebook.com/FRANKSSERVICENTERhttps://www.youtube.com/c/Franksservicenter/videos ... read more

If your trunk lid or rear hatch will not stay open we can help! Sometimes the littlest inconveniences are the most irritating. A hatch that will not stay open or that creeps down can be a sign of worn-out struts/gas lift supports. Frank's Servicenter can replace the struts or lift supports on your car and save you from a lump on the head when your trunk comes crashing closed!  Find us at: https://www.facebook.com/FRANKSSERVICENTERhttps://www.youtube.com/c/Franksservicenter/videoshttps://www.instagram.com/franksservicenter/