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

If you’ve owned a vehicle long, particularly one with a few miles on it, you have probably encountered a peculiar smell that grabbed your attention. Scents that you encounter while driving (emanating from your vehicle, not the horse farm down the road) are indicators of your vehicle's health and often the first warning that something may be wrong. Ray & Roy's Repair, Inc. in Spokane has assembled this list to prepare for you for the next time you smell something odd, so you’ll know what’s going on next time you notice a funny smell.

Once you’ve determined a vehicle needs to have the engine replaced and is in good enough shape to keep on the team, it’s time to find an engine. Ray & Roy's Repair, Inc. in Spokane, WA is here to help you choose the right one. There are a variety of replacement options when it comes to engines.

Sometimes a bad wheel bearing is obvious, sometimes it’s difficult to diagnose. From Ray & Roy's Repair, Inc. in Spokane, WA, here are some symptoms to watch out for, and what to do about a bad wheel bearing.

Your alternator is a central component on any engine. The alternator is responsible for powering anything electronic on your vehicle, including the coils that fire your spark plugs (unless it’s a diesel). At Ray & Roy's Repair, Inc. in Spokane, WA, we know a bad alternator when we see one - here’s how you can spot one too.

Since the first automobile, vehicle electronics have become increasingly more complex with every passing era. In the modern-day, your car, truck, or SUV likely depends on an array of modules, sensors, and components that control every aspect of how your vehicle runs and drives. Here’s what you need to know about your vehicle’s electronics systems, from Ray & Roy's Repair, Inc. in Spokane.

At Ray & Roy's Repair, Inc. in Spokane, WA, we have seen our fair share of preventable engine failures. Frequently, engine disaster could have been avoided if the driver had known beforehand what the warning lights or gauges on the dashboard indicated. While some dash lights are fairly benign, others indicate imminent trouble. This guide from Ray & Roy's Repair, Inc. in Spokane, WA will prepare you for the next time your vehicle shows you a warning you shouldn’t ignore.

Obviously, your brakes are pretty important. Your brake system is made of many components that all have to work correctly for your brakes to operate seamlessly. If one thing needs to be repaired, the whole system is compromised. Brake pads, rotors, hoses, calipers, and metal lines all play a part in stopping your car. At Ray & Roy's Repair, Inc. in Spokane, WA, we’re here to make sure your car, truck, or SUV stops as it should.

At Ray & Roy's Repair, Inc. in Spokane, WA, we understand all too well the importance of changing your oil regularly. Three to five thousand miles sounds like a lot, but it doesn’t really take that long to rack them up. The busier you are, the more you probably drive, and the more likely you are to forget it’s time to change your oil. Here are some reasons to pay attention to your oil changes, and help you better understand why oil changes are so important.