Wheel Alignment in Raleigh, NC  The Consequences of Wheel Misalignment  When Sarah noticed her Honda Civic pulling slightly to the right during her morning commute down Capital Boulevard, she initially dismissed it as a minor annoyance. Three months later, she found herself facing a $600 tire replacement bill – all four tires had worn unevenly, […]

Common Causes and Fixes from the Experts at Brown’s Alignment in Raleigh, NC It’s one of the most anxiety-inducing moments behind the wheel. You’re cruising through Raleigh and that little orange light pops on the dash. It’s the dreaded check engine light. What does it mean? Is it serious? Should you pull over immediately? A […]

Your Guide to Auto AC and Staying Cool and Comfortable on the Road There’s nothing quite like the relief of easing into a cool, air-conditioned car on a North Carolina summer day. But when your automotive air conditioning system isn’t working properly, that wonderful feeling quickly turns into frustration. Whether your AC is blowing warm […]

Use our simple checklist to keep your vehicle running cool and smooth all summer long by Alison Ruffin  When summer rolls into Raleigh, the heat can take a serious toll on your vehicle. High temperatures don’t just affect your comfort—they can stress your car’s engine, battery, tires, and the air conditioning system. Whether you’re commuting […]

Raleigh Winter Storm Tip!   Broken windshield wipers occur during every Raleigh snow storms. Every snow fallpeople leave their wipers in the on or delay position when they shut the car off. The snow and ice builds up and freezes  and holds the wipers in place. So the next time you start your car the […]

First and most important if you want your car last 200,000 miles is regular maintenance. Following the manufacture’s maintenance schedule is a good place to start. At Brown’s Alignment we can help you determine what your car really needs and also bypass unnecessary services. Coming in for regular oil services and tire rotations gives us […]

Diagnosing beliefs and misconceptions I have heard that you can unlock your car using the car’s key fob and a cell phone. Example: You lock your keys in your car. You use your cell phone to call your wife on her cell, who has a key fob for your car. You hold the cell phone close […]

Hit the Curb?  Ok – So you bumped or hit  the curb, slid & blasted through a snow bank or skidded across the median. Now is the time to have your tires, wheels and alignment checked.  Do not wait until the bad tire wear shows up on your tires because you hit the curb.  By […]

Teen Driving School Hi Everyone, This is Bryan with Brown’s Alignment Brake and Auto Repair in Raleigh. My daughter took this class last fall and it just blew me away.  It is a one day defensive safe driving course. My daughter was a visible better and more confident driver when we left there that day.  […]

Automotive Air Conditioning Repair basics: Your vehicle’s air conditioning system components include an air compressor, evaporator, condenser, orifice tube or expansion valve and a receiver dryer or accumulator. Of course there are A/C lines connecting the various components. You’re A/C system contains a liquid refrigerant and a small amount of oil lubricant. Your air conditioning […]