AUTOMOTIVE SPECIALTIES, INC.
208 Wolf St, Yorkville, IL 60560 630.553.0397

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Don't Blow a Gasket! (Valve Cover Gasket Replacement)

When you head out to your vehicle after it's been parked and notice oil leaking underneath it, that's something to have looked at right away.  Oil leaks mean your oil level is probably low, and r...
Published on: Dec 29, 2024

Getting Off to a Running Start (Starter Replacement)

When you start your vehicle’s engine, there’s another motor that makes that whole process possible.  It’s called the starter, and it’s a small electric motor that gets you...
Published on: Dec 01, 2024

No Two Are Alike (Variations in Vehicle Repair Costs)

You've just taken your vehicle in to figure out why the air conditioning isn't working.  You remember a friend of yours just had to get a new evaporator, and your service advisor has told you it'...
Published on: Oct 20, 2022

A Few "Key" Facts (Ignition Key Issues)

You expect your key to turn in your vehicle's ignition.  But sometimes it won't, and that's a problem, whether you're trying to start your vehicle or trying to leave it.  Several things can...
Published on: Jul 24, 2022

Finding Vehicle Recall Information in Yorkville

No matter how well they’re made, vehicles will have design or manufacturing problems.  And when the government thinks a problem is really serious, they require the manufacturer to issue a r...
Published on: Feb 21, 2022

Do You Know About Disc Brakes

Racing legend Richard Petty once said, "If you've got good brakes you can stay out of a lot of trouble." If you're hearing unusual sounds when you brake or if your brake pedal is feeling squishy or to...
Published on: Nov 20, 2021

Deciphering the Menu Board: A to Z

You may not be familiar with all of the items on your Yorkville auto service center's menu board so here is a quick description of some of the typical services that might be listed. Remember, the boar...
Published on: Oct 18, 2021

Steamed Up (Vapor Coming Out of Vents)

Sometimes you may notice a little steam or vapor coming out of your vehicle's vents when running the air conditioning or heater.  Is this something about which you need to worry? The answer is i...
Published on: Oct 04, 2021