Clackamas Auto Repair

Why Your Car Sounds or Smells Funny — What It Means and What to Do That strange sound. That unfamiliar smell. You may be tempted to ignore it, hoping it goes away. But your vehicle has no other way to communicate — these signs are your early warning system. And the sooner you act, the more likely you are to prevent expensive repairs, unexpected breakdowns, or even safety issues. At Tim’s Automotive in Clackamas, we help drivers catch the problem before it gets worse. Here’s what those noises and smells likely mean — and when you should bring your car in.     👃 What That Smell Could Mean for Your Car Your car shouldn’t have any noticeable smell. If it does, something is likely leaking, overheating, or failing. 1. Burning Rubber Likely Cause: Slipping drive belt or a rubber hose touching hot engine parts.   Danger: Could cause loss of power steering or alternator failure.   Fix: Inspection and belt adjustment or replacem ... read more

The Clackamas Cool: Mastering the Heat with Tim's Automotive Repair and Sales' A/C Expertise In the scenic town of Clackamas, OR, where the summer heat can turn your car into a sweltering oven, a functioning A/C system isn't a luxury; it's an absolute necessity for comfort and safety. When your vehicle's climate control system falters, you're not just losing comfort; you're facing a potential safety hazard. That's where Tim's Automotive Repair and Sales, located at 15688 SE 135th Ave, steps in – not as mere mechanics, but as artisans of arctic air, transforming your car into a cool and refreshing oasis. The Science of Cool: Understanding Your Car's A/C System Before we dive into the repair process, let's understand the intricate system that keeps you cool. Your car's A/C is a sophisticated network of components working in perfect harmony: The Compressor: The heart of the system, compressing the refrigerant and circulating it thr ... read more