Brooklyn Auto Repair

As the sun begins to shine brighter and flowers bloom, it's time to gear up your car for the spring and summer excursions ahead. Before you hit the road for your seasonal adventures, ensure your vehicle is in prime condition with these crucial maintenance tips: Chill Out: AC Tune-Up Before the mercury climbs, make sure your car's air conditioning system is primed to keep you cool during your spring and summer drives. Schedule an AC inspection today to nip potential issues like leaks or compressor failure in the bud. Stay refreshed and comfortable all season long. Tread Lightly: Tire Check-Up From spring showers to summer heatwaves, your tires face various challenges throughout the seasons. Regular inspections are key to spotting signs of wear or damage early on. Ensure your tires are properly inflated and maintained for optimal safety, performance, and fuel efficiency. Schedule a tire inspection today for worry-free driving all season ... read more

In the realm of European auto repair, the conventional choice often leans towards dealerships. However, at MINH's Automotive, we're here to showcase why we stand out as the superior alternative. While dealerships may offer specialized care, they often lack the personalized touch and efficiency that independent shops like ours provide. Let's dive deeper into the key differences that set MINH's Automotive apart:  Warranty Assurance: Dealerships boast about their manufacturer-backed warranties, but at MINH's Automotive, we go above and beyond. We honor most service warranties and even provide a remarkable 3-year/36,000 mile warranty on all parts and labor. Our commitment to quality and service ensures your vehicle is in expert hands, offering unparalleled peace of mind. We also go a bit further than that and offer a 5 year, 50,000 mile extended warranty if you’re one to own vehicles long term.  Cost-Effective Solutions ... read more

Having a safe car to drive is an important part of car ownership, especially proper brake maintenance and care.     What Are Brake Pads? Brake pads are an important part of a safe car and brake maintenance. Brake pads are located between your brake shoe and your brake drum. Here are some helpful tips to know to give you clues on when to schedule changing your brake pads.  Squealing, screeching or whining noises - This can mostly be heard while braking and happens continuously.   Grinding Noises - Some brake pads have small metal ridges placed at the bottom of the pad as a way to make a loud noise and alert you that it’s time to get new brake pads. If you hear this often it’s a sign your brake pads are ready to be changed.  Vibrating Brake Pedal – If you find it difficult to press down on your brakes and stop your car, this is a big sign your brakes are worn out. You will also feel a vibration pressing down on the brake which is ... read more

The Point of This Article, Up Front No need to scroll to the bottom to get the main point of this post; let me provide it up front to get it out of the way right now, before we go into the "why." It is as follows: When it comes to Brooklyn autorepair shops, don't take your car to the nearest auto shop, take it to one stacked with auto mechanics who have experience & specialization in repairing your particular make and model. The superior auto service of a shop specializing in working on your specific car is actually the most convenient and prudent thing to do in the long run for the well-being of your investment in a powerfully engineered European car ... read more

A great investment requires great care. By purchasing a Porsche Cayenne, you’ve made a substantial investment in acquiring an iconic, high-performance, head-turning machine, and you must be vigilant in your efforts to protect your investment. But as an owner of a Porsche, the concept of maintenance can feel intimidating, and you may think it’s something to be left for repair and maintenance shops specializing in Porsche, like us at MINHS Automotive. But that’s only partially true. While the expertise & services we as a shop provide are invaluable for maintaining and repairing your Porsche, that does not mean you as the owner do not have an active role in increasing your car’s lifespan and keeping any potential problems at bay. The first step towards keeping your Porsche Cayenne in peak driving condition is breaking it in properly. Below ar ... read more

BMW transmissions are susceptible to wear and failures. Proper maintenance ahead of time can avoid more costly repairs. We have a BMW 650i with a transmission failsafe message and exhibiting symptoms such as car doesn't go into gear, gear disengages and shifts into neutral while driving and rough downshift. The transmission will enter a failsafe mode, also known as limp-home mode, when the EGS module senses a fault or missing input for proper operation. This can be caused by mechanical wear such as worn clutches, communication problems, low fluid and more. After retrieving the fault codes from the EGS module, we'll remove the transmission pan to inspect for wear. Mechatronics Sealing Sleeve Failure This E63 6 series is equipped with a 6HP ZF transmission. Upon inspection we've found a worn mechatronic seal on the valve body causing low fluid pressure which will prevent the transmission gears to engage and triggering fault code such as 507D Park ... read more

A flickering navigation screen may suggest that your iDrive system is failing. We are replacing this Car Communication Computer (CCC) for a E90 BMW with other such symptoms such as no audio from sound system, iDrive knob spins freely or menu and voice commands stops working. After the CCC is replaced we'll be programming the control module with the latest BMW software.iDrive ModuleCar Communication Computer (CCC) vs. Car Information Computer (CIC) CCC made its debut in 2004 released on the E60 chassis. The DVD drive cannot play movies or support  DVD in motion due to it's processing limitations. It can be identified with the iDrive symbol from the menu screen. The navigation maps are updated by replacing the DVD in the navigation drive with the latest releases. CCC iDrive System CIC made it's debut in 2009 on the F01/F02 7-series and is a major update to the iDrive system, replacing the display, c ... read more

Carbon build-up on FSI , TFSI engines are notorious issues on Volkswagen Audi models. The problem related to direct injection carbon build up is a fairly new issue. It’s a new issue because direct injection engines have been becoming much more popular and widely used across car manufacturers. One of the leading reasons why soot or carbon build up on the valves is caused by the PCV system. Blow-by gases contains fuel vapors and oil vapor that will collect on the intake valve during the combustion process. Engines can exhibits symptoms such as misfiring on cold starts, lack of power or check engine light. We recommend having the motor oil changed regularly and having the intake valve cleaned every 35,000 miles to restore engine performance and fuel economy