Automotive News & Information - Ward Service Auto Repair

Everyone has different habits when it comes to washing their vehicle. Many people see it as a purely cosmetic thing, so as long as their vehicle is running and driving right they don’t see a point in washing it all that often. In actuality, washing your vehicle is also an important aspect of maintenance and making a vehicle last. Ward Service Auto Repair in Monrovia, CA has some vehicle washing tips for you, to keep your vehicle in shape for years to come.

If you drive a lightweight car, truck, or SUV, the torque converter you have installed is probably just fine. For those of you with more heavy-duty applications, like high horsepower setups or towing rigs, the stock converter may not be enough. At Ward Service Auto Repair in Monrovia, CA, we can help you determine if your torque converter is right for the job you need to be done.

For the first several decades of automotive history, transmissions weren’t reliant on electronics for operation. Today, that simply isn’t the case. At Ward Service Auto Repair in Monrovia, CA, we have the knowledge and equipment necessary to take care of even the most complex transmissions, no matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive.

If you drive a luxury or performance vehicle, you’re an owner of a reliable machine. Still, occasionally problems do arise. On vehicles like these, with so many electronics, a dead battery is a common issue. At Ward Service Auto Repair we want to keep our customers informed, here’s how to jump-start your vehicle safely.

If you drive a Mercedes, Porsche, Subaru, BMW, Jaguar, or other performance and luxury vehicle, you’re a person who appreciates the value of quality. At Ward Service Auto Repair, we share that appreciation - that’s why we specialize in quality cars and take pride in quality work.

Every year, more and more trucks come equipped with turbochargers. What was once a novelty or a performance option has become increasingly common as stock equipment. What are they for, and how do they work? Ward Service Auto Repair in Monrovia, CA is here to help.

“Valve body” is one of those nebulous car terms you hear all the time, but nobody seems to really know what it is. At Ward Service Auto Repair in Monrovia, CA, we know exactly what a valve body is, what it does, and are well equipped to address any issues your valve body may be experiencing.

Don’t you hate it when potholes sneak up on you? There is a lot of money being spent on vehicle damage due to potholes. Do you know what parts of your car could receive the most damage?