Sonny's Auto Repair

10/16/2026

Follow your vehicle’s maintenance schedule instead of a one-size-fits-all mileage rule.
The right interval depends on the car and how it’s used.
Bring your service history so the shop can see what’s due and what’s already been done.
Call Sonny’s Auto Repairs: 516-822-3671.

10/14/2026

A misfire code doesn't automatically mean the car needs new spark plugs.
It can point to the affected cylinder without identifying the failed part.
Testing helps distinguish an ignition problem from a fuel, airflow, or mechanical issue before parts are replaced.
Read more:
https://www.sonnysautorepairsinc.com/post/engine-misfires-why-spark-plugs-are-only-one-possible-cause

A cylinder-specific misfire code often leads straight to a new spark plug, and sometimes that's the right call. Sometimes it isn't. The code identifies where the engine detected a problem, not necessarily what caused it, and spark plugs are only one of several possible causes. A flashing check engin...

10/12/2026

Your inspection sticker has an expiration date—don't let it sneak up on you.
Staying current with your New York State inspection helps ensure your vehicle is safe and road-legal.
A quick visit now can save you from unnecessary headaches later.
516-822-3671
499 East Old Country Road
Hicksville, NY 11801
https://www.sonnysautorepairsinc.com/nys-vehicle-inspections

All vehicles registered in the State of New York are required to undergo an annual, official safety and emissions inspection.

10/09/2026

Tell your mechanic when a new car noise happens.
Note whether it happens on cold starts, while braking, or after a longer drive.
That detail is more useful than trying to recreate the sound at the service counter.
Call Sonny’s Auto Repairs: 516-822-3671.

10/07/2026

Transmission fluid isn't supposed to be red in every car.
Some vehicles use fluid that starts out green, amber, or another color.
The useful comparison is with the correct fluid for that transmission, rather than a color rule that doesn't apply to the vehicle.
Read more:
https://www.sonnysautorepairsinc.com/post/what-color-should-transmission-fluid-be-it-depends-on-the-car

In the Nissan CVTs covered by technical service bulletin NTB12-057, healthy transmission fluid is green. Nissan tells technicians that red fluid in those transmissions means someone added the wrong product. Anyone judging fluid by the red-is-good rule would get that car exactly backward. Color, smel...

10/05/2026

Does every bump in the road feel harsher than it used to?
Your suspension helps keep your ride smooth and your tires planted on the road.
If your vehicle feels unstable over bumps, it's worth having it inspected.
516-822-3671
499 East Old Country Road
Hicksville, NY 11801
https://www.sonnysautorepairsinc.com/suspension

A vehicle suspension system consists of the tires, springs, structs, shock absorbers, and linkages that all work together to support your vehicle’s handling of the road and give you a smooth and comfortable ride.

10/02/2026

If your car starts making a noise you’ve never heard before, don’t wait for it to get louder.
You know how your own car normally sounds.
A new rattle, hum, squeak, or clunk is usually worth paying attention to before it turns into something bigger.
516-822-3671
499 East Old Country Road
Hicksville, NY 11801

09/30/2026

When someone tells us, “My car vibrates,” the next question is usually: when?
At highway speed? While braking? Sitting at a light? Under acceleration?
Those details matter. A vibration through the steering wheel at 60 mph can point us in a very different direction than a shake you only feel at idle.
Read more:
https://www.sonnysautorepairsinc.com/post/why-is-my-car-vibrating-what-the-location-and-timing-tell-you

A vibration is usually the first sign that something isn’t working the way it should. Where you feel it and when it happens are usually enough to narrow down the cause before anyone gets under the car. Not every vibration means an expensive repair, but none of them should be ignored.Vibration Thro...

09/28/2026

A rough idle isn't something your engine should do.
If your vehicle shakes or feels uneven while stopped, it's a sign that something isn't operating as it should.
A proper diagnosis can identify the cause before it turns into a larger repair.
516-822-3671
499 East Old Country Road
Hicksville, NY 11801
https://www.sonnysautorepairsinc.com/engines

We pride ourselves on our knowledge of engines and our skill and experience in repairing and maintaining vehicle engines.

09/25/2026

If the temperature gauge starts climbing higher than normal, pay attention.
Even if the car still seems to be running fine, overheating can quickly turn into an expensive engine problem.
If the gauge keeps moving up, get it checked before you keep driving.

516-822-3671
499 East Old Country Road
Hicksville, NY 11801