McKinney & Bonham Auto Repair

With temperatures warming up here in Texas, it’s time to start thinking about your car’s air conditioning system. Air conditioning is an absolute must in Texas, especially during the hot summer days. In order to ensure you aren’t left without the cooling air that makes driving from point A to point B in the summer bearable, make sure your system is working properly. Many different things that can go wrong with your car’s central air conditioning system, but a few are more common than others. It is easy to take your car’s AC system for granted, that is until you encounter a problem or it all of a sudden stops working on a 100-degree day. While many AC problems are easy to fix, some are more complicated – and costly – than others. The first step to ensuring you aren’t left without AC this summer is to bring your car into our McKinney car shop for regular maintenance. Proper maintenance is the best way to keep everything in excellent working condition, including your ... read more

A car’s brake pads are something many of us take for granted, but they happen to be one of the most important components of a given vehicle. While they may not be something you give much thought to, the brake pads are what stop your vehicle and keep you safe while driving. In the most basic sense, they are the friction material that is pressed against the disc that spin the wheels. Over time, they wear down and need to be replaced. We are often asked at what mile point or year must the brake pads be replaced, and unfortunately, there is no one uniform answer. When a car’s brake pads should be replaced will depend on a host of factors, including how often you drive, the types of roads you drive on, and the type of brake pads. In order to ensure your brake pads remain in excellent working condition, it is imperative you understand their function and know the signs that may indicate they are close to needing to be replaced. As a local McKinney car shop, it is our goal to help you keep ... read more

Does your car have an automatic transmission? If so, it is important for you to stay on top of regular maintenance in order for it to remain in excellent working condition for many years to come. Even car owners that are diligent about maintaining various aspects of their vehicle often forget about the transmission, which could be a costly mistake. Sure, it is important for you to get your tires rotated every so often and make sure the oil and oil filter are changed every 3,000 to 5,000 miles, but what about the transmission? A car’s engine is often talked about and gets most of the credit for making your car run, but the transmission – along with the drivetrain – are actually what makes the car go. Because of this, they need to be taken care of and maintained on a regular basis. In doing so, you will keep the car running and prevent any serious transmission problems down the road. This is especially important as your car gets older and more issues arise. When you put a lot of mileag ... read more

It’s no secret that cars have come a long way over the years, and the future of the automobile looks even more intriguing with the introduction of electric and self-driving vehicles. Regardless of whether you own a modernized vehicle or an 80s wonder, it is imperative to stay on top of your vehicle’s regular maintenance needs. In the United States, it seems nearly everyone owns their own car. Many people put more time and money into their car than they do their living situation! Cars are a wonderful invention that provide us with many fantastic luxuries. They take us to and from work, school, after school sporting events, and give us the opportunity to experience our beautiful country at our own pace. But keeping your vehicle in excellent working condition isn’t always as easy as those fancy TV ads make it look. In order to ensure your car lasts for many years to come, you must stay on top of its ... read more

Staying on top of all your car’s maintenance needs can be overwhelming, but it is very important that you do so. Cars require regular tune-ups and, at the very least, some attention from time to time. We often take our vehicles for granted, not really thinking about the well-being of the engine. In fact, most people don’t take the time our cars really need to stay in great working condition. But the engine is the heart of your vehicle, so you should really give it more attention than you probably do! The majority of us don’t think about the engine until it starts making a funny noise or stops working properly. However, you should strive to get your car engine checked at a regular time interval in order to ensure it doesn’t run into any unexpected problems. There are a lot of different moving parts that contribute to how well your car runs, which is why it can be difficult to put your finger on a problem. Furthermore, any number of things can cause or contribute to problems with your ... read more