John Tripp's Garage

John Tripp's Garage Complete Auto Repair in New Bern, NC For honest, high-quality auto repair services, turn to the experts at John Tripp's Garage.

Serving the community of New Bern, NC for over 40 years, we are the auto repair shop your friends and family recommend. Trust in us to provide prompt, superior service with no hidden charges or extras. In fact, many repairs are finished the same day!

05/04/2023

From the mid-1990s through the early-2000s, Chrysler was famous for hiding car batteries under the hood inside the front wheel well. You had to turn the wheel to one side and peel back the wheel-well cover to access the battery.

"A business, like an automobile, has to be driven, in order to get results." - B. C. Forbes. We are driven to be success...
05/02/2023

"A business, like an automobile, has to be driven, in order to get results." - B. C. Forbes. We are driven to be successful.

04/27/2023

Do you know that certain atmospheric issues can also cause your tires to deteriorate over time? For example, extreme hot temperatures can cause the rubber in your tires to wear and tear, leading to failure ultimately.

04/13/2023

A modern vehicle is as much a computer as it is a mechanical machine so it can be very difficult to fix. That said, however, the electronic modules used in such vehicles—along with the proper diagnostic tools— allow a tech to resolve issues faster because they can indicate exactly what’s wrong.

04/11/2023

Grinding sounds when braking are not good; it indicates the pads have failed and the metal backing is rubbing on the brake rotor. Bring your vehicle in immediately to have the problem fixed.

04/06/2023

While you may know that your vehicle's battery gets charged when the engine is running, do you know how this happens? The charging process is possible because a component called an alternator, which is powered by the engine via a belt to send a constant charge to the battery to keep it charged.

04/04/2023

To check if your shock absorbers are still good, you’ll need to do a bounce test. This involves pushing down hard on one corner of your vehicle to see how many times that corner bounces. A good shock will arrest the motion after a bounce while a bad one will not be able to counter the movement effectively.

03/30/2023

Over time, the rubber bushings holding your vehicle's suspension components in place will wear out and cause it to rattle. In this instance the only thing to do would be to have the undercarriage thoroughly inspected and have any failed or failing components replaced.

03/28/2023

What is oil viscosity? Oil viscosity refers to how easily oil pours at a specified temperature. Thin oils have lower viscosity (lower number) and pour more easily at low temperatures than thicker oils that have a greater viscosity (higher number).

03/23/2023

Can you list a few warning signs that indicate that your transmission needs repair? Well, these include a burning smell, constant grinding while driving, or gears slipping. If you notice any of these signs, bring your vehicle to our repair facility right away.

03/21/2023

Did you know that a vehicle’s air-conditioner is operating even in winter? When you turn on your car’s defroster, the condenser comes on to dry the air before sending it to the windshield. Have the refrigerant checked at the beginning of summer and winter.

03/16/2023

The vehicle’s transmission operates in extreme temperature of 400 degrees Fahrenheit when you move the vehicle back and forth when stuck in sand, mud, ice or snow. This can cause the failure of transmission or other malfunctions.

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New Bern, NC
28562

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

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