Burnt Hills Auto Repair

Wheels are a little bit different than other parts in your car. While braking is unusual, it can get unaligned. Driving with wheels that are not properly aligned can result in damage to the car and a risk to your safety. Not only that, but it leads to repairs and replacements that can be avoided if spotted on time. In this blog, we will give you four signs, pointing directly at bad alignment. Pulling To One Side Are you experiencing any pulling or drifting to one side while driving? If the answer is yes, this is one of the most common signs of wheel misalignment. Be sure to visit a repair shop as soon as you notice. Vibration Or Shaking While minor vibrations are normal, you must pay attention if they become excessive. Vibration or shaking can be caused by misaligned wheels. This is especially true when driving at high speeds. While it may appear unrelated, this occurs as a result of your tires all pulling against one another - causing a difference in the direction of the forces ... read more

During the winter, it is not uncommon to see parked vehicles with their windshield wipers pointing up. If you’re a new or amateur driver, then you may be wondering why. Adjusting your wipers is one of the best practices for New York drivers this time of year. With freezing temperatures, you never know when it may rain or snow. People put their windshield wipers up to prevent them from freezing on the windshield.  Having stuck windshield wipers can be a winter driving hazard. Without proper defrosting, you may turn them on without thought and rip and break your wipers. Whereas putting them up will prevent any freezing from happening. You can simply reposition them down before driving. Are there Risks to Putting Your Windshield Wipers Up? While everything has risks, these potential risks are very unlikely. Here are some examples: LIfting the blade too high can break them Wind can knock the blades back down and harm the windshield The wipers can get hit with debris Other ... read more