WarrantyDon't Start with That (Bad Starter Motor)We've all heard that expression, "That's a non starter." When it comes to your vehicle, that's not music to a driver's ears. That sickening sound when you start the ignition and instead of hearing the engine crank, you hear it slowly turn over and your dash lights go dim. There can be many reas... Read More Posted in Warranty on August 09, 2026 Serpentine Belt Service at Peak Performance Automotive in NewarkDon't you hate it when you hear that squeal from under the hood when you're zipping down a busy Newark road? It usually means there is a problem with the serpentine belt. The serpentine belt powers a lot of engine accessories. It runs the alternator - which charges the battery; the water pump - w... Read More Posted in Warranty on August 02, 2026 Full of Hot Air (Air Conditioning)In warm weather, you want to be in a cool vehicle. When we're talking cool, we don't mean stylish or trendy, but cool as in not sweltering inside. And if your vehicle's air conditioner stops working correctly, it seems to always break at the worst timeduring a heat wave. Automotive air conditi... Read More Posted in Warranty on July 26, 2026 Shake It up in Newark!: Why Wheel BalancingOur vehicles are not massage chairs. While we may enjoy a good vibration in an overstuffed recliner, we generally want as smooth a ride as possible in our vehicles. One way to achieve this is to keep a vehicle's wheels in balance. When a tire is mounted onto a wheel, it is usually out of balan... Read More Posted in Warranty on July 19, 2026 Wiper Blades in DEIf you're gonna drive around the Newark area, you've got to be able to see! So having a good set of windshield wipers is extremely important. We've all experienced the frustration and fear of not being able to see clearly during a storm or when our windshield is just dirty.It seems like your wi... Read More Posted in Warranty on July 12, 2026 Newark Air Conditioning ServiceWorking up a sweat is a great thing to do in a gym around Newark, but not in your vehicle. When Newark residents' vehicle AC Systems have a problem, they'll often feel it right away. The question is, how long do you put up with it? You know, the old comfort versus cost dilemma. But a more comfort... Read More Posted in Warranty on July 05, 2026 Newark Customer Detective WorkOne might say the most challenging part of being an automotive service technician at Peak Performance Automotive is diagnosing a problem before it can be fixed.Cars are made up of a bunch of complex systems. There usually could be a number of reasons for any given symptom. So, it's challenging to... Read More Posted in Warranty on June 28, 2026 Suspension Service in Newark at Peak Performance AutomotiveWhen they hear the word suspension, many drivers in Newark may think back to those energetic days of grade school. Well, your vehicle's suspension is actually a good thing because it keeps your vehicle up off the road and helps provide a comfy ride around Newark. Its job is to keep your wheels ... Read More Posted in Warranty on June 21, 2026 Peak Performance Automotive Helps You Decipher the Menu Board: Part 2DE service centers have a menu board that lists the services they provide. Some Newark drivers may not be familiar with all of the items on the board so here is a quick description of some of the typical services that might be listed.Peak Performance Automotive fuel system cleaning: Over time, ... Read More Posted in Warranty on June 14, 2026 Bad VibesYour vehicle has a way of letting you know when something's wrong. Consider a vibrating steering wheel. It certainly didn't do that when it was new, so that shake is trying to tell you something. There are a few things that can cause your steering wheel to vibrate as you drive down the road. On... Read More Posted in Warranty on June 07, 2026 |
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