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

Your drive belts are simple but integral components to the function of your car, truck, or SUV. At Ray & Roy's Repair, Inc. in Spokane, WA, belts are one of the first things we assess when looking over a vehicle, as they alone are in charge of operating your AC, water pump, alternator, and power steering.

If your vehicle breaks down and you have to be towed make sure you are aware of proper steps to protect your vehicle's transmission. The vehicle’s configuration determines how it should be properly towed to avoid transmission damage. Specifically, it matters if your vehicle is front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive and whether it’s an automatic or a manual. From the professionals at Ray & Roy's Repair, Inc. in Spokane, WA, here’s how to tow your vehicle:

If your brake lights are giving you trouble, it’s something you want to get fixed. It’s a safety hazard, and you might also get a ticket out of it. Why aren’t they working, and what can you do about it? Ray & Roy's Repair, Inc. in Spokane, WA has the answers.

As cars become more technologically advanced, the importance of your vehicle’s battery becomes more important. In the old days, a car battery essentially worked, or it didn’t; if it was good enough to start the car, it was good enough. Modern vehicles are a different story. A faulty battery can cause a variety of issues, including engine codes, sensor failures, irregular transmission behavior, and the list goes on.

Battery failure often causes issues that are commonly misdiagnosed, and in the hands of the wrong auto repair shop, a mechanic may spend hundreds of your hard-earned dollars chasing problems that don’t exist. At Ray & Roy's Repair, Inc. in Spokane, WA, our mechanics are familiar with modern vehicles and the problems that accompany them.

People idle their vehicles for a variety of reasons - to warm it up on cool days and to keep it cool on warm days. But what does idling mean for your transmission? Ray & Roy's Repair, Inc. in Spokane, WA has the answers.

Your vehicle configuration determines how it should be properly towed to avoid transmission damage. Specifically, it matters if your vehicle is front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive and whether it’s an automatic or a manual. From the professionals at Ray & Roy's Repair, Inc. in Spokane, WA, here’s how to tow your vehicle:

Transmission failure is never a fun subject. But, if your transmission has finally bit the dust, don’t panic. Ray & Roy's Repair, Inc. in Spokane, WA has the solutions you need that will save you time and money in the long run. We're here to help you explore all your options so you can make the best decision for you and your vehicle.

While your transmission can certainly fail silently, there are certain sounds which indicate you have an issue. The sooner you catch a transmission problem the better, so Ray & Roy's Repair, Inc. in Spokane, WA wants you to know what to listen for.