July 18th, 2018 by London's Automotive
Short answer, I don’t recommend it! We have discussed the basics of brake physics and operation in a couple of previous blogs to which I will leave links at the end of this article, But in a nut shell your brakes convert kinetic energy into heat through friction and dissipate this heat in order
September 27th, 2017 by London's Automotive
What is a Serpentine belt and what does it do, is a question that is often asked. So today I will endeavor to shed a little light on the subject. We all know that today’s vehicles have changed a lot in the past 20yrs. Engine drive belts are just one component that has evolved in
September 20th, 2017 by London's Automotive
Do I need to service my Automatic transmission? First, a little bit about your automatic. Your vehicle’s transmission has a tough job. The main task is transferring power that is created by the engine to the wheels in order to drive the vehicle forward. This is done by transferring the power of the engine through
September 15th, 2017 by London's Automotive
I have been asked the question recently “what causes the clutch to slip” and also “what causes the clutch to burn out” These are just a few of the questions we receive concerning “clutch repair” and “clutch replacement” I have tried to answer 5 of the most common clutch issues. 1. Master or Slave
September 1st, 2017 by London's Automotive
Top Safety Tips When School’s In Session — make sure your car is well maintained, make sure the brakes are working properly, don’t text and drive, etc. For the grade-school children, high school students, and their families around here, September means back to school week! Driving to drop off kids, especially the first few weeks,
August 4th, 2017 by London's Automotive
At London’s Automotive our specialty is, of course, providing great automotive repair. However, the owner, Bob Thayer, and his wife, happen to be experts not just on the gears that run your car, but also scuba gear! The Thayers are to be avid scuba divers, and regularly embark on road trips along the coast to
August 4th, 2017 by London's Automotive
Summertime Car Shows Near Corvallis, OR — we love car shows, and here are some of the top auto shows going on in the region. If there aren’t a lot happening in Corvallis, look for car shows in Oregon, Northern California, and Washington. People are still talking about the New York Auto Show, and for
June 1st, 2017 by London's Automotive
This month, we have some great news for you! At London’s Automotive in Corvallis, we’ll be offering several trainings, workshops, and car care classes to those in our community to increase car safety and awareness. We’re really excited about our car safety awareness events, and you won’t want to miss out! Here’s a little bit
February 5th, 2015 by London's Automotive
Here at London’s Automotive in Corvallis, Oregon, we’re proud to be a Napa Auto Care Center. But what does that mean, exactly? Well, for starters, becoming a NAPA Auto Care Center is the standard for automotive repair shops. London’s Automotive has had to meet many qualifications to earn membership into this organization. Any NAPA Auto