There are many causes of car problems, but without figuring out what's wrong and taking care of it, these problems can get worse…and end up costing more to repair. That is why we recommend that you bring your car in so we can assess it. In some cases, the repair might be as easy as cleaning the fuel injection system, putting in new spark plugs, or replacing the air filter. But car problems are at times more difficult to remedy.

Normally, you'll want to bring in your car for a check-up every two years or 30,000 miles. On the other hand, if you are seeing any of these symptoms, you may want to bring your car in sooner to have us take a look and repair the problem. 

If you drive an old car or truck, it is advisable to change your oil around every 3,000 miles. In modern vehicles, it ought to be acceptable to change your oil roughly every 5,000 to 6,000 miles. Your owner's manual is going to have the suggested oil change intervals for your precise car model. The kind of driving you do may require you to change your oil with greater regularity.

Your brakes are the most important part of your car, if you want to drive safely and stay out of collisions. How do you know when it is time to have your brakes serviced or repaired? Some professionals say you should get your brake pads replaced every 20,000 or 60,000 miles, depending on how you drive. If you live in a hilly area or in a city with a lot of slow-moving traffic, you should have your brakes serviced more frequently…and repaired if necessary.

The only way to find out what's wrong is to bring your car, truck, or SUV to Jones Chevrolet Humboldt for a complete "check-up". Call us at today or stop by for a free estimate.