Steve's Auto Repair & Tire

09/09/2026

Over the years, our shop has seen a fair amount of rodent activity.

You might notice indicators that a mouse is moving in. However, it’s also possible that you don’t find out until an unexpected problem occurs.

The colder months are nearly upon us. The drop in temperatures sometimes bring unwanted guests to vehicles: rodents.

09/04/2026

Sometimes, battery problems are spotted when a vehicle is brought in for maintenance or a different concern.

Corrosion is building up around a Jeep Commander’s negative battery terminal. We recommended a battery cleaning service and installing anti corrosion pads.

https://stevesautorepairva.com/blog/what-is-a-battery-service/

09/03/2026

Suspension noise can stem from many different components.

One technician heard clunking while driving a Toyota Corolla over bumps. When he performed a bounce test, the car moved a few times before coming to a rest.

We recommended new struts.

https://stevesautorepairva.com/blog/suspension-sounds-what-causes-them/

08/28/2026

Here are some headlight problems inspectors watch for when performing a state inspection.

There are several headlight problems inspectors look for when they are conducting a Vehicle Safety Inspection.

08/27/2026

Suspension repairs were completed on a Cadillac XT5.

A toe arm was moving. When a toe arm is loose, it can allow the wheel to shake back and forth and create a vibration.

One of the hydrogen styled control arm bushings was torn and another bushing had lost its fluid. When the fluid leaks out, the control arm bushings lose their dampening ability and it can cause a vibration when braking.

08/21/2026

We saw a Toyota Prius tire was leaking at the valve stem.

A new valve stem kit was recommended.

08/20/2026

If you use I-95 on a regular basis, your windshield is likely to receive some cracks from time to time.

Just make sure that any star cracks aren’t larger than 1 and half inches in diameter. This can keep your vehicle from passing the Virginia State Inspection.

https://stevesautorepairva.com/blog/windshields-mirrors-virginia-safety-inspection/

08/14/2026

What does a control arm do? Can I drive with a broken control arm? What happens when a control arm goes bad?

These are some of the questions we answer in this article.

The control arm is one of the components that make up a vehicle’s suspension system. Control arms can wear out over time.

08/12/2026

Brake pads and rotors were replaced on a Toyota Prius.

The rotor surfaces were corroded and, on one of the rotors, pieces or the rotor surface were chipping off.

https://stevesautorepairva.com/blog/squeaky-brakes-causes/

08/07/2026

One of the low beams on a Ford Fusion was out. Our technician learned that the connector for the low beam was damaged and melted.

We recommended replacing the headlamp assembly, which includes a connector.