Automotive News & Information - Ray & Roy's Repair, Inc.

Unless you use your vehicle to tow every day for work, odds are you haven’t paid much attention to your truck, SUV, or crossover’s towing capacity. Maybe you’re looking to buy a boat for some summer fun or just need to rent a trailer to get your belongings from one dwelling to the next. Whatever the reason for pulling something behind your vehicle, it’s important to get a firm grasp on what exactly your towing capacity means. Understanding how each of the components in your vehicle contributes to your overall tow rating can keep you from putting undue stress on your rig and keep you and your family safe.

You know how often to change your engine oil; but what about the gear oil in your standard shift transmission? Here’s a short guide, from Ray & Roy's Repair, Inc. in Spokane.

You’ve noticed an issue with your transmission, or you simply want to make sure the fluid is still at the correct level and looking good. But, you can’t seem to find the dipstick anywhere…what’s the deal? Ray & Roy's Repair, Inc. in Spokane is here to help!

Cars, trucks, and SUVs use and create multiple liquid substances. Here’s what you need to know about the puddle of liquid under your vehicle, from Ray & Roy's Repair, Inc. in Spokane, WA. There are a few different substances that can pool under an automobile, and some are more serious than others. Knowing what to look for and what to do could save you from hassle with your vehicle in the long run.

There are a lot of drivers on the road today with improperly adjusted rearview mirrors, contributing to unnecessary blind spots and potentially hazardous driving conditions. At Ray & Roy's Repair, Inc. in Spokane, we place a lot of value on efficiency; here’s how to get the most out of your mirrors.

Does your car, truck, or SUV shift at the wrong moment? Ray & Roy's Repair, Inc. in Spokane has the solution. Shift point issues can manifest themselves in two ways; either your car will rapidly shift through several or all the gears at low speed, low rpm, getting to the highest gear before you’ve gained enough momentum, or shifts will be delayed, the transmission refusing to shift until far into the RPM range.

Your drive belts run everything - your AC, power steering, alternator, and water pump are all dependent on the belts that turn them. At Ray & Roy's Repair, Inc. in Spokane, our goal is to keep your truck maintained, so you’re never stuck out on the road. Drive belts are a critical part of that goal.

All trucks, from a Chevy S-10, to the largest, heavy-duty trucks on the road, are classified into categories. Trucks are categorized by weight into classifications 1-9, and each grade comes with its own set of regulations and license requirements. Here’s a quick guide, from Ray & Roy's Repair, Inc. in Spokane.