Neighborhood car care · West Hartford and nearby towns
Your car, looked after by neighbors.
Oil changes, brakes, inspections and the everyday repairs that keep a family car going. Plain answers, fair prices, and we'll call before we fix anything.
Today at Parkway
- Open
- 7:30 to 5:30
- Early drop
- Key box by the office door
- Waiting
- Coffee's on
Common car problems, in plain English
What it probably is, and how soon to bring it in.
My brakes squeal or grind
A high squeal usually means the pads have worn to their built-in warning tab. Grinding means metal on metal. Either way, come in soon; grinding sooner.
Book a lookThe check-engine light is on
Steady light: book a visit this week. Flashing light: the engine is misfiring badly, so ease off and call us before driving far.
Book a lookThe car pulls to one side
Often tire pressure, sometimes alignment, occasionally a sticking brake. Check the pressures first; if it still pulls, we'll take a look.
Book a lookThe A/C blows warm
Usually a slow refrigerant leak. We find the leak before recharging, so you're not paying to refill it every summer.
Book a lookIt shakes at highway speed
Most often a wheel out of balance, especially after new tires or a pothole. Quick to check, quick to fix.
Book a lookIt clicks but won't start
Typically a weak battery or a loose terminal. If you get a jump, come straight here and keep it running.
Book a look
Easy to find, easy to drop off
On the corner of Parkway Avenue and Elm, one block off Route 44. Park on the Elm Street side. Early or after hours? Use the key box by the office door.
Full drop-off guide