Automotive Industry News & Information - Lake Ridge Automotive

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Since the first automobiles, there have been radiators. Every liquid-cooled engine on the road has, and has always needed, a radiator; without it, the engine would overheat in no time, causing catastrophic engine failure. While the efficiency of radiators, the materials they’re made out of, and the shape and size of them have changed over time, radiators haven’t actually changed much over the last century or so. At Lake Ridge Automotive we know that even though radiators generally last a long time, they do occasionally fail. When your radiator is malfunctioning you can trust our technicians to repair yours and get you back on the road.

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 Lake Ridge Automotive in Lake Ridge Automotive, we’re here to make sure your car, truck, or SUV stops as it should.

If you drive a performance or luxury vehicle made by manufacturers like BMW, Mercedes, Subaru, Land Rover, Porsche, etc., you’re probably no stranger to state of the art electronics, sensors, and control systems. At Lake Ridge Automotive, our technicians have the right knowledge, ability, and equipment necessary to keep your car or SUV in top-notch condition.

Sometimes a bad wheel bearing is obvious, sometimes it’s difficult to diagnose. From Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge, VA, here are some symptoms to watch out for, and what to do about a bad wheel bearing.

At Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge, VA, a big part of our job is helping you make decisions that are right for you, and your car, truck or SUV. When it comes to replacing a transmission there are a lot of options out there; we’re here to help you make the right choice.

You’ve decided to replace your engine - but what do you replace it with? There are a few different options out there, and Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge, VA has the info you need.

Every car, truck, van, and SUV on the road today has headlights. However, you've probably noticed an increase in different types of headlights in more recent years - gone are the days where every vehicle on the road had the same bulb. Here is some information on headlights, from Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge, VA.

A quality product is only as good as the quality of the installation. You’re dropping some serious money on an engine replacement, on a car that’s worth even more. Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge, VA is here to make sure you get the quality install you need.