McFarland Auto Repair

If you're driving in the cold winter months and your car heater is blowing cold air instead of warm, it can be a frustrating and uncomfortable experience. Fortunately, there are a few common reasons why this might be happening, and many can be easily resolved with the help of a professional auto repair shop. Low coolant levels: One of the most common reasons for a car heater blowing cold air is low coolant levels. Coolant, also known as antifreeze, is responsible for keeping the engine warm and maintaining the correct operating temperature. If the coolant levels are low, the engine may not be warm enough to heat the cabin, causing the heater to blow cold air. Faulty Thermostat: The thermostat is in charge of regulating the temperature of the coolant in the engine. If the thermostat is faulty, it may not be opening and allowing the coolant to circulate properly, causing the engine to run cold and the heater to blow cold air. Blocked Heater Core: The heater core is a small radiato ... read more

Whenever an unfamiliar light or symbol appears on your dashboard, you might feel a level of concern or even panic. Most of the time, they are easy to read and self-explanatory. Other times, you may have no clue. One warning indicator that our customers tend to ask us about is the TPMS light, or tire pressure monitoring system light.  The TPMS light looks like a horseshoe with an exclamation mark, and it can appear when your tire pressure is too low in one or more of your car’s tires. Here is every step you should take following the appearance of this light: Step 1: Look Up What Your Tire Pressure Should Be At Every manufacturer has a labeled pressure, usually in the units of psi, for your front tires and rear tires. It can be found on a sticker on the driver’s door jamb. If not, you should check the manual. Step 2: Measure Tire Pressure Manually Next, you will want to check each tire’s pressure using a tire gauge manually. You can go to a local gas station ... read more