Auto Repair and Mechanic Services in Cordova, TN

Repair work almost always starts with something the driver noticed first. A sound, a smell, a pedal that feels different, a car that will not start in the driveway. Here is the general repair work the shop handles, described the way it actually shows up.

Brakes announce themselves. A squeal that turns into a grind, a pedal that sinks further than it used to, a shudder through the steering wheel when you slow down from highway speed. Brake jobs are one of the most common reasons a vehicle comes in, and they are not worth putting off.

Suspension trouble is easier to ignore and just as important. Clunks going over speed bumps, a ride that has gone bouncy or floaty, uneven tire wear, a vehicle that leans harder into turns than it did a year ago. Worn suspension parts change how a car steers and how quickly it stops.

A no-start can come from a few directions. Batteries, starters and alternators all end up looking the same from the driver seat. A battery that is finished, a starter that clicks once and does nothing, or an alternator that is not charging and leaves you dead again a few miles after a jump. Those get tested rather than guessed at, because replacing the wrong one costs money and fixes nothing.

Belts, hoses and the cooling system are cheap parts that cause expensive damage when they let go. A squealing belt, a soft or bulging hose, coolant on the driveway, a temperature needle that climbs in stop and go traffic on Germantown Parkway. Cooling system work covers hoses, thermostats, radiators and the leaks that turn up underneath.

Smiths works on daily drivers, work trucks and family vehicles for customers throughout Cordova and the greater Memphis area. If none of the above quite describes what yours is doing, call and explain it in your own words.