Automotive Industry News & Information - Lake Ridge Automotive

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 Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge, VA, we know a bad alternator when we see one - here’s how you can spot one too.

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. Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge, VA is here to help you choose the right one. There are a variety of replacement options when it comes to engines.

Is your engine on the way out? If it’s already kicked the bucket, then case closed - however, there are a number of other indicators that your engine is about to go, even if it’s still running at the moment. From Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge, VA, here are some signs of trouble that predict an imminent engine failure is in the cards for your car, truck, or SUV.

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Your tires are obviously important. However, it’s often underappreciated how much of a difference they make in the ride quality of your car, truck, or SUV, and what they can tell you about the condition of your vehicle. At Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge, VA, we like to keep you well informed on what your vehicle is telling you, and how to keep it in good shape. Your tires have a lot to do with that.

U-joints are a small, simple component - in fact, they have changed much since the very first automobiles. However, on any vehicle with a driveshaft, its ability to move depends entirely on the u-joint being there. You’ll often hear “maybe it’s the u-joints” as a solution offered for problems with a vehicle - but what are they, what do they do, and how do you know if yours is bad? Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge, VA has the answers.

Has your brake master cylinder gone bad? How would you know? What even is it? Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge, VA has the answers.

Your brake master cylinder is an integral part of your brake system. When one fails, some odd symptoms may arise, and it may be difficult to diagnose. Here’s some information to help you decide if yours has given out on you.

What condition are your tires in? At Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge, VA, we want to make sure you can tell. A simple visual inspection is all you need - it’s easy if you know what to look for.