Your Trusted Auto Repair Shop in Cuyahoga Falls, OH

There are several noticeable signs that the brakes in a vehicle may be showing signs of wearing. One of the most obvious signs of brake wear is a brake pedal with a spongy or low feeling. This usually indicates that air is present in the hydraulic system. There may be an imbalance in the brake system when the red brake-warning light appears. The presence of an amber brake-warning light is usually related to a problem with the ABS system. Brake pad or shoe replacement is usually required when a continuous squealing or grinding sound is heard.

Import AutoCare can understand why our customers in the greater Cuyahoga Falls area would wonder if the presence of a knocking, or pinging sound, coming from their vehicles' engines should be of concern. Import AutoCare tells our customers that the presence of an occasional engine knocking or pinging noise will not necessarily be harmful to the engine. Additionally, when a pinging or knocking noise from the engine can be heard, it does not indicate a switch should be made to gasoline with a higher octane level. But if the pinging or knocking in the engine becomes persistent or heavy, that knocking sound could be the indication of a more serious car engine problem and to avoid any damage we suggest our customers bring their vehicle to Import AutoCare and let a member of our skilled auto repair mechanic team inspect the engine knocking to avoid any potential to the vehicle's engine. Of course Import AutoCare invites you to schedule online.

Yes! Import AutoCare tells our customers in the Cuyahoga Falls area that lubricating a vehicle's engine's moving parts is the most important job of a vehicle's motor oil. Import AutoCare tells our customers that dirty motor oil wears out engine parts much quicker and that clean motor oil cleans the inner parts of a vehicle's engine as well as helping to cool it. Motor oil serves to seal the space between an engine's piston rings and cylinder walls, forming enough of a seal to help prevent loss of power and increase and engine's operating economy.

Changing an engine's oil without replacing the oil filter can result in the new oil picking up the contaminants trapped in the old oil filter and recirculating them to the engine's moving parts.

Change the oil and oil filter before leaving the Cuyahoga Falls area for an extended road trip. The more contaminated the oil, the faster a vehicle's engine will consume it. Frequently having an oil and filter change by the staff at Import AutoCare is an effective way to increase the life of your vehicle — one of your most expensive and valuable possessions. The auto repair mechanics at Import AutoCare recommend changing your car's oil and oil filter every 3,000–5,000 miles.

Typically when asked by our customers in the greater Cuyahoga Falls area about how much does it cost to repair or replace a radiator we tell them between $400–$600. Our auto repair technicians also tell them that the cost to repair a radiator can vary from on vehicle to the next dependent on such considerations as the cost of the radiator itself. Our customers in Cuyahoga Falls that drive SUVs and trucks can typically expect to pay more for a radiator than those driving a standard sized car. When considering how much it will cost to fix a radiator in Cuyahoga Falls we tell our customers that they final cost may include various hoses that are used in the vehicle's cooling system.

Import AutoCare recommends changing your vehicle's belts and hoses at 35,000 and 60,000 miles. The best time to replace belts and hoses is prior to the hot Cuyahoga Falls summer months. The cost to change belts and hoses can vary from one engine type to another.

The technicians at Import AutoCare understand our customers' time is valuable, so we do everything we can to get them back on the roads of Cuyahoga Falls as soon as possible. When you bring your vehicle to Import AutoCare in Cuyahoga Falls for a transmission check, we use the latest technology to perform an external diagnostic service. A diagnostic service at Import AutoCare includes checking the condition and level of your vehicle's transmission fluid, taking your vehicle for a road test, and external transmission control diagnosis. This service usually is completed in about 90 minutes. Ready to schedule an appointment at Import AutoCare? Complete and submit our appointment form and one of our transmission technicians will contact you right away!

Import AutoCare tells our customers in the Cuyahoga Falls area that the differential in a vehicle is no different than any other component in that it is subject to wear and some vehicle's differentials fail before others. The leading cause of a differential failing is due to using the wrong lubricant type and specialty lubricants. Water can also be a culprit to a differential failing as it can enter through the vent or seals. This often happens when driving in high water. When water enters it will emulsify the differential lubricant and result in rusting on gear and bearing surfaces. Seized U-joints that result in vibration can cause differential failure as well.

We specialize exclusively in Asian and Korean vehicles, including brands like Toyota, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Subaru, Lexus, Nissan, Mazda, Acura, and Infiniti. Our focused expertise allows us to provide accurate diagnostics and high-quality repairs for these makes. Please note that we do not service domestic vehicles or perform diesel repairs or maintenance.

We accept cash and all major credit and debit cards for your convenience. Please note that we do not accept checks.