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 […]

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 […]

Dogs HATE Hot Cars: Summer Heat and your pets Let’s not beat around the bush. Dogs hate hot cars! NEVER leave your dogs or pets in a hot car or truck. Temperatures inside a vehicle can get dangerously hot in a short period of time. On a hot day temperatures can reach 120 degrees. Once the temperatures […]

How to buy a used car. New car sales have been on the rise over the last three years. As a result the market is being flooded with used cars. This a a great time to find and buy a good used / preowned vehicle. There are four main steps to purchasing a used car. […]