C & R Auto Service

C & R Auto Service Trusted Auto Maintenance in Charlottesville, VA Need the trusted expertise of a full service automotive care center?

Call C and R Auto Service in Charlottesville, VA. We offer the best comprehensive auto services in a safe and freindly environment. We have over 55 years of experience and we always aim to get your vehicle back on the road as soon as possible no matter what the issue is. We specialize in the general service and maintenance of all makes and models of foreign and domestic vehicles.

06/22/2023

Worn shocks can increase the braking distance needed to stop if you are driving on rough roads. In addition, they can also increase the chances of skidding on wet surfaces, increase tire wear, and have a negative impact on the vehicle’s suspension.

06/20/2023

Do you know that around 60 million cars are manufactured every year around the world? This means around 165,000 cars move through the assembly line every 24 hours.

06/15/2023

Do you know who invented the modern three-point seatbelt? Well, it was invented by Volvo 50 years ago? At that time, they made the patent open and free to all car manufacturers.

06/13/2023

Do you know that all the tires come with a specific identification number along with the year of manufacturing? This is in accordance with the rules established by the government of the United States.

06/08/2023

Change the transmission fluid in your car according to the manufacturer's recommendations. When you do, consider a system flush rather than a simple fluid change to clean out dirty fluid from the torque converter.

06/06/2023

What's that noise? Chugging, rattling or humming sounds from the undercarriage could be your exhaust, transmission, wheel bearings or universal joints - all of which mean it's time to call a mechanic.

06/01/2023

Yellow-green liquid under your car, or the sickly sweet odor of leaking coolant, is never good and, if not addressed, could lead to damage. Instead of just adding more coolant, have us check and repair the cooling system.

05/30/2023

Most car manufacturers manufacture thousands of cars on a daily basis. For example, the production rate of Ford is 8,000-10,0000 per day. But do you know that Ferrari rolls out just 14 cars per day?

05/25/2023

If tinkering with engines isn’t really something that you do, it would be a good idea to lay off any DIY repairs. More often than not, faults are far more complicated than what an online video might suggest so the best thing to do is to let an experienced mechanic pinpoint the issue.

05/23/2023

If you hear a clicking noise coming from the front of your car whenever you make a tight turn, this probably means that your constant velocity (CV) joints are faulty. As such, you should schedule an appointment with an auto repair shop as soon as possible so that the components can be replaced.

05/18/2023

If you drive an electric car, its motor relies on special brushes to keep it running, and they eventually wear out. Have them checked for signs of wear starting at about 50,000–60,000 miles.

05/16/2023

Transmission fluid has three main functions. Can you list them? Well, they are lubricating the transmission's moving parts, washing away any loose debris, and acting as the hydraulic fluid. Problems in any one of these functions can cause transmission failure.

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1136 E Market Street
Charlottesville, VA
22902

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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