St Marys and Kingsland Auto Repair

Bushings are the rubber pads that serve as shock absorbers in your Volvo's suspension systems and they seldom last the whole lifecycle of the car. They are very important parts of the suspension system as they provide a barrier between the car's cabin, divots, and bumps. Your Volvo is easier and smoother to drive thanks to the suspension bushing. You can find suspension bushings at every point that a joint has been formed all through the suspension system. They protect the joints from the wear and tear that comes with grinding. Whenever the bushing around a joint begins to weaken, it loses its ability to absorb road shocks and its noise-absorbing capabilities. Some places burn through bushings more quickly than others. The drop-link, anti-roll bar, mounts, control arms, and shock abs ... read more

Although it may sound like a simple component, a valve cover gasket in your Volkswagen serves a great purpose. Not only does it create a seal between your Volkswagen’s engine and valve cover, but it is also responsible for sealing the oil within its respective area. With such a big job, you surely don’t want the valve cover gasket in your Volkswagen to fail, as it will allow oil to seep out. If it does, you won’t have enough lubrication going to the sensitive components of your Volkswagen that need it the most. Its performance can suffer, as a result. In fact, if it goes on for too long, your Volkswagen could have some serious issues if it doesn’t have enough oil to allow its components to operate seamlessly and without friction. In general, there are some pretty clear signs that the valve cover gasket in your Volkswagen may be failing, so it’s a good ide ... read more