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? Mercie J Auto Care in Mesa serving: Mesa, Gilbert, & Apache Junction, AZ has the answers.

Once your new tires are mounted and balanced, you’ll want to keep them in good shape. To get the most out of your tires, inspect them regularly and keep up with maintenance - the difference between a tire that lasts 100k miles, and one that lasts 10k, mostly comes down to how well it’s been taken care of.

Once your engine is installed, you’ll want to keep it running right. Mercie J Auto Care in Mesa serving: Mesa, Gilbert, & Apache Junction, AZ has you covered. Sometimes, engines just wear out - however, most of the time they meet an early demise as a result of improper maintenance. Keep your engine running like new by maintaining it the way your technician recommends.

Obviously, your brakes are pretty important. At Mercie J Auto Care in Mercie J Auto Care, 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. 

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 Mercie J Auto Care in Mesa serving: Mesa, Gilbert, & Apache Junction, AZ, here are some signs of trouble that predict an imminent engine failure is in the cards for your car, truck, or SUV.

When you think about diesel engines, you probably think about large trucks and machinery, and maybe a few oddball cars over the years.  But how long has diesel really been around, and why is it used the way it is today? Mercie J Auto Care in Mesa serving: Mesa, Gilbert, & Apache Junction, AZ has the answers you need to become more in-tune with your diesel truck and engine.