Hertz Car Care of Albany
682 Airport Rd SE, Albany, OR 97322 541.368.7730

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Getting Off to a Running Start (Starter Replacement)

When you start your vehicle’s engine, there’s another motor that makes that whole process possible.  It’s called the starter, and it’s a small electric motor that gets you...
Published on: Jan 05, 2025

Don't Blow a Gasket! (Valve Cover Gasket Replacement)

When you head out to your vehicle after it's been parked and notice oil leaking underneath it, that's something to have looked at right away.  Oil leaks mean your oil level is probably low, and r...
Published on: Dec 15, 2024

The Smell of Danger (What Causes Gasoline Odors)

A driver recently noticed that her garage had begun to smell like gasoline after she parked her vehicle inside. Her Check Engine light had also just come on. This was something she'd never experienced...
Published on: Jul 05, 2023

Steamed Up (Vapor Coming Out of Vents)

Sometimes you may notice a little steam or vapor coming out of your vehicle's vents when running the air conditioning or heater.  Is this something about which you need to worry? The answer is i...
Published on: Apr 23, 2023

Finding Vehicle Recall Information in Albany

No matter how well they’re made, vehicles will have design or manufacturing problems.  And when the government thinks a problem is really serious, they require the manufacturer to issue a r...
Published on: Apr 22, 2023

Deciphering the Menu Board: A to Z

You may not be familiar with all of the items on your Albany auto service center's menu board so here is a quick description of some of the typical services that might be listed. Remember, the board i...
Published on: Mar 31, 2023

Prevent Costly Repairs

You’ve probably seen auto parts delivery trucks in Albany making their rounds. Every part has a story behind it. Unfortunately, some of the stories are tales of repairs that could have been prev...
Published on: Jan 26, 2023

Six Warning Signs Your Vehicle Needs Service (Repair Warning Signs)

Some drivers don't worry at all about their vehicles and neglect taking them in for service.  Here are six warning signs that it's time to head over to your NAPA AutoCare Center and get things ch...
Published on: Sep 15, 2022