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- BENEFITS OF A WHEEL ALIGNMENT SERVICE
- STOP DELAYING YOUR BRAKE SERVICE

Alternator Replacement

The stored power inside a vehicle’s battery is not enough to power its electronic features. The battery provides the energy needed to start your car. Once the vehicle is running, the alternator works as a generator, using the engine power to create an electric current that is sent over to the battery to keep it fully charged as you drive. READ MORE

Auto Repair

Have your vehicle’s air conditioning stopped working or are you having drive-ability issues? Sooner or later, we all need to bring our car in for repairs and/or preventative maintenance. Whatever your needs are, you can bring your vehicle to Potomac Creek Automotive in Fredericksburg. READ MORE

Brake Repair

Your vehicle has an anti-lock braking system, which allows you to steer as your brakes are engaged. In addition to this, most cars have two or three types of brake systems. If any of these brake systems are wearing out, it is crucial to bring your car into Potomac Creek Automotive for an inspection before their condition worsens. READ MORE

Clutch Repair

Although the term 'clutch' is usually associated with manual transmission cars, the clutch is present in automatic transmission vehicles as well. A clutch is needed in order to stop your car (stop the wheels from turning) without killing your engine. The clutch allows your car to smoothly engage a spinning engine to a non-spinning transmission by controlling the slippage between them. READ MORE

Engine Repair

Fords, Nissans, Hondas, and Jeeps may have different types of engines inside them, but they all work the same way. Simply put, an internal-combustion engine (the engine found in vehicles) is a heat engine that converts energy from the heat of burning gasoline to mechanical work, or torque. The torque is applied to the wheels, which make your car move. READ MORE

Exhaust Repair

When your car is running, thousands of explosions occur every minute. These explosions produce leftover gases that can be harmful to your health. The chemicals in gases include carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and hydrocarbons. These gases need to be routed away from the engine compartment so they don’t get into the cabin, and then into your lungs. READ MORE

Fleet Repair

A fleet vehicle is one that is owned by a company or government organization, such as a taxicab, police cars, or trucks, that are used to transport goods. Fleet managers use fleet management software to keep track of company cars, typically via GPS, and to communicate with them and time their arrivals and departures from the company premises. READ MORE

Fuel Pump Repair and Replacement

Whether you drive a Ford, Nissan, Honda, or Jeep, all fuel-operated cars have fuel pumps that work in the same way. A car's engine burns a mixture of petrol and air to produce energy. Petrol is pumped along a pipe from the tank and mixed with air in the carburettor, from which the engine sucks in the mixture. A fuel pump draws petrol out of the tank through a pipe to the carburettor. READ MORE

Hybrid Repair

In a city like Fredericksburg, we know that you care about the environment and may choose to drive a hybrid car. The first hybrid was created in 1899 by Ferdinand Porsche; it used a gasoline engine to supply power to an electric motor that powered the vehicle's front wheels. The demand for hybrids began to wane, however, when Henry Ford started the first automobile assembly line in 1904. READ MORE

Muffler Repair

Mufflers are responsible for muffling the loud noises your engine produces while keeping your vehicle running. Every vehicle make, including Ford, Nissan, Honda, and Jeep, contain mufflers in their vehicles. Because engines produce a lot of power, several thousand combustions and pulsations occur every minute and without a properly functioning muffler, your car would be making a lot of excess noise. READ MORE

Oil Change

No matter what vehicle you drive, you should bring your car in to Potomac Creek Automotive every so often for an oil change. The frequency of which your vehicle should get an oil change can be found in your car's maintenance schedule, and is dependent on the climate and conditions in Fredericksburg and surrounding areas. READ MORE

Radiator Repair and Replacement

Your vehicle's radiator is a type of heat exchanger that transfers heat from the hot coolant that flows through it to the air blown by the fan. The radiator is usually made from aluminum, which is flattened into sheets and then bent into a flat tube. If your radiator fails or wears out, the entire vehicle's cooling system is compromised. READ MORE

Steering Repair

Have you ever been driving around Fredericksburg, Virginia, and wondered how your steering works? Your car's power steering uses a hydraulic system to amplify the small effort you put into turning your steering wheel to enough power to turn your vehicle's wheels. READ MORE

Suspension Repair

A car's suspension is responsible for maximizing the friction between your tires and the road's surface, to provide the most steering stability with good handling and to make sure you and your passengers are comfortable during the drive. READ MORE

Timing Belt Replacement

Your vehicle's timing belt is one of the most crucial parts that keeps your car running. It links the camshaft (which opens and closes the engine's valves to allow air and gas in and out of the engine) to the crankshaft, which manages the pistons of your engine. In most vehicles, the timing belt also operates your vehicle's water pump, oil pump, and injection pump. In other cars, the serpentine belt powers the vehicle's water pump, alternator, air conditioner, and power steering pump. Because your timing belt is so critical to a positive driving experience, it is important to get it checked at Potomac Creek Automotive in Fredericksburg when a problem with your vehicle occurs. READ MORE

Tires

When it comes to your vehicle's tires, you want nothing but the best. Tires are what keeps your vehicle moving, and should be used as efficiently as possible. There’s nothing worse than a flat or worn out tire - especially if it happens when you’re stuck in Stafford County traffic. Potomac Creek Automotive is your one-stop-shop for all your tire needs. We can help you decide if your tires need to be replaced or repaired, and have all tire brands available for purchase if a replacement is required. To make sure your tires are being used as efficiently as possible, we also recommend coming in for a tire rotation every 6,000-8,000 miles. READ MORE

Transmission Repair

Whether you drive a Ford, Nissan, Honda, Jeep, or any other car, it is important to have a transmission that functions properly. Your car’s transmission is responsible for making sure the right amount of power goes to your wheels to drive at a given speed. Similar to gears on a bicycle, an automatic transmission will shift you to a higher gear when you accelerate and will shift to a lower gear when you slow down. READ MORE

Truck Repair

While cars are designed to transport people around Fredericksburg, Virginia, trucks are designed to carry cargo. Trucks are often much bigger than cars, and emphasize sturdiness and strength above all else. However, on the streets of Fredericksburg, this does not mean your truck should not provide you a smooth, comfortable drive. Like all vehicles, in the Stafford County area it is important to bring your truck in for regular repair and servicing. READ MORE

Wheel Alignment

Did you know that your vehicle’s tires are not placed on completely straight? This is done intentionally in order to maximize the lifespan of your tires. Each manufacturer specifies some predefined angles to the wheels of their cars, whether that be a Ford, Nissan, Honda, Jeep, or something else, and tilts them inward or outward. READ MORE