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

No matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive, old or new, it probably has doors. Those doors are heavy, and they see a lot of use. Naturally, from time to time, parts wear out. If your door doesn’t function as well as it should, here’s why, courtesy of Ray & Roy's Repair, Inc. in Spokane.

At Ray & Roy's Repair, Inc. in Spokane, the history of cars is a huge topic of interest to us. Here’s an interesting piece of automotive trivia, from us to you.

No matter what you drive, compression is important. On fleet and commercial diesel engines, it’s essential. At Ray & Roy's Repair, Inc. in Spokane, WA, we have the knowledge and ability you need to keep your fleet on the road and running strong.

The best way to keep your car out of the repair facility with major repair problems is to follow a basic vehicle care maintenance schedule. It is recommended that you make general visual inspections and stay on top of vehicle maintenance items. The skilled automotive technicians at Ray & Roy's Repair, Inc. in Spokane, WA can assist with basic vehicle maintenance and more complex repairs. Feel free to give us a call or come by at your convenience if you have any questions.

While some keys or key fobs can only be obtained from dealerships, most cars can be programmed to accept a new key or key fob without expensive dealer intervention. At Ray & Roy's Repair, Inc. in Spokane, we often provide such services, at a fraction of the cost.

At Ray & Roy's Repair, Inc. in Spokane, WA, we see our fair share of warning lights and dashboard notifications. If your ABS light is illuminated, here’s what you need to know. First, it should be noted that the ABS light is supposed to illuminate for a few seconds after you turn the key, as part of a system test. If the light stays illuminated or comes on again randomly, there’s an issue somewhere that must be addressed.

Obviously, your brakes are essential. However, it’s easy to neglect or ignore brake issues, and even miss them altogether; as long as the car, truck, or SUV still stops, many people don’t see the need to have their brakes serviced. From Ray & Roy's Repair, Inc. in Spokane, here are some common brake issues, and why you should fix them.

In the old days, when your headlight burned out you just replaced the entire thing with a new glass bulb. Modern headlights are plastic assemblies, with a bulb inserted through the back. What this means, is that the plastic lens that light shines through never gets replaced, and eventually will begin to oxidize and deteriorate due to time, weather, and heat from your bulb. Today you will learn when it’s time to fix or replace your headlight assemblies, what options you have in doing so, and what the benefits are.