Trucks, Trailers, Horses and Automobiles, your Mechanics in 33414 33411

With more than two decades of serving the western/equestrian communities, folks have come to count on us for quality and personalized service with the best warranties. Our own in house training program along with the latest diagnostic and repair technologies makes us the right choice for you. We believe in quality work and exceptional customer service, we will even offer you a ride home or back to the stables.

 

Horse Trailer Repair at Bill Tyson's Auto Repair

 

 

Count on Bill Tyson's Auto Repair for all your truck, trailers and car maintenance, inspections or repairs. Yes, even the trailers. We check the lights and wiring, hitch fittings, check for stress cracks, pack wheel bearings, electric control, tires, inspect for dry rot and all brakes. No job is too big or small, we just want you to be safe and know you are in good hands. Safety is important even if you aren't traveling far. We are excited for the Winter Festival and all the equestrian events but want to make sure everything is taken care of for you. If you can't stay and wait, we understand you are busy and will drop you back off wherever you need to be. Once we know what needs to be done we can let you know immediately. Our dedication for you is because we genuinely care.

We can service domestic, European, Diesel, hybrid and foreign. Whether you are only hear for a few months or are here year round we are the place for you, your vehicles and your family. We believe in preventative maintenance and will do a 21 point inspection for every job so that you are always informed about the health of your car, truck or trailer.

We are here for you at Bill Tyson's Auto Repair.

 

Wellington 561-753-6101

Royal Palm Beach 561-753-6122

 

5 Most Common Car Issues, your free sound advice from the Mechanics

 

 

 Do you get nervous when the CHECK ENGINE light comes on?  We understand.

Did you know the average car driving around daily is around 8 years old? Maintenance is the key to keeping it running healthy and from running into bigger problems.

Think of the light as a way to problems and extend the life of a car. Often, it's warning about problems that can be avoided by keeping up with regular maintenance before it turns into something big and expensive. Don't panic, we have the 5 most common problems and about what it can run you. Free, quality advice.

Faulty oxygen sensor

The sensor measures the amount of unburned oxygen in the exhaust and tells the car's computer how much fuel is in the tank. The car's gas mileage will go down and send incorrect information to the computer. It can be $200+/- to repair.

Loose or missing gas cap

This happens a lot! I know it sounds obvious but believe it or not we have this happen often. We tighten the gas cap for free, or replace it for a few dollars. If it's not replaced, gas will evaporate from the car and decrease its gas mileage. That means more frequent refills at the pump and who wants that?!

Broken catalytic converter

Prevention can stop you from paying in the neighborhood of $2,000. The catalytic converter uses a catalyst — a metal like platinum — to convert harmful gases left over from combustion to less harmful emissions. A catalytic converters generally won't fail unless a related part, like a spark plug goes bad. Keep up with scheduled maintenance and you can dodge the bullet.

Malfunctioning mass air flow sensor

This sensor measures the amount of air supplied to the engine, which determines how much fuel should be delivered. When it goes south, the car will move forcefully and spill in fuel  so you get a decrease in fuel economy. This goes from $450+/- to have it repaired.

Misfiring spark plugs

Spark plugs are small but essential, since they make the car go by igniting the compressed fuel in an internal combustion engine. Misfiring spark plugs can affect engine power and fuel economy and can also cost you a big ticket item, the catalytic converter.

The most expensive cars to repair? Hybrids. They remain rare enough that their parts are pricier and fewer technicians are trained to fix them. We are trained for this at Bill Tyson's and will always work to get you a fair price with the best warranties.


Just remember, don't panic. It can be a simple fix. We are happy to do it no matter what the fix is. Our mechanics in Royal Palm and Wellington are ready to give you an oil change, find out about your check engine light and even check out your car with a 21 point inspection. Its better to know how your brakes are doing before they go out! We are here to help.

Bill Tyson's Auto Repair, the name you know is the name you trust.

When to get new wiper blades?

Wiper blades are one of the most ignored parts on cars today. Many blades are worn out or just in general bad shape.  They might look okay but they do a bad job of wiping the rain off.
   
Did you know that more than 50% of our quick thinking and maneuvering driving actions are based on timing and a clear view? If the wipers are skipping, streaking or failing to wipe cleanly, you need new blades -- NOW!
    We at Bill Tyson's Auto Repair think wiper blades should be replaced every six to twelve months for optimum performance. That's because wiper blades don't last forever it doesn't matter what type of rubber it is made from. Natural rubber deteriorates over time. Halogen-hardened rubber and synthetic rubber provides longer life but get warped and need to be replaced. 

How does this happen?  Wipers may develop a permanent formation or like a curve, that stops full contact with the windshield. This tends to be more of a problem on vehicles that are parked outside in the hot sun all day like in Florida. The sun bakes and hardens the rubber, so it shrinks up and becomes deformed over time. Then when the wipers are needed, they streak and skip because they've become a different shape and now can't curvature of the windshield. It can be very annoying and dangerous in extreme rain like we get during the summer.

 Heavy use can be hard on wiper blades, too, because dust, abrasives, road grime and even bug juice wear away the edge that the blades need to wipe cleanly. When the blade loses its edge, water gets under the blade and remains on the glass. The result is a smeared wiping. 

 

Check it out...

A simple check is to try your windshield washers. This is the opportunity to check your windshield washer system. Do both squirters work? If not, a nozzle may be plugged with dirt or a hose may be kinked or loose. Does the spray hit the windshield where it is supposed to? If not, the nozzles need adjusting. Does the washer pump deliver an adequate stream of solvent? If not, the vehicle may have a weak washer pump, or a clogged, or loose hose. Most washer pumps have a screen to filter out dirt. If this screen itself is clogged up, it can choke off the flow of solvent to the washers.

 After you've checked the windshield wipers, check the rear wiper.  It's just as important to see what's behind you when backing up in the rain as it is to see what's ahead. Feel like you're unsure if its doing well or not? Bring it in to our Royal Palm Beach or Wellington location. Its free for us to look at it. We just want to make sure you are safe out there.

 

Wiper Arms, Not Blades!

 How well the wiper blades perform also depends on the condition of the wiper arms and holders. A blade's wiping ability is affected by the amount of spring tension on the wiper arm, the number of pressure points or claws that hold the blade, and the design of the blade itself. If the springs in the arms are weak (older vehicles), the wipers may not be pressed against the glass firmly enough to wipe cleanly. Replacing the blades won't make any difference because the problem is weak arms not bad blades. 

If the blades can be pulled away from the glass with little resistance, it's time for new arms.  
Check the tension on the rear wiper arm, too, because rear wiper arms are often damaged by drive-through car washers.

  Another factor to keep in mind is the design of the blade holder. A blade holder needs to distribute the tension of the wiper arm evenly over the blade while also allowing the blade to flex as it follows the changing curvature of the glass. The better quality replacement blade holders typically have six to eight claws to spread the pressure of the wiper arm over the blade. More claws also increases flexibility so the blades don't lose contact at the sides of the glass. 

Replacements

You can come on in to Bill Tyson's Auto Repair locations to have the blades checked. It's better to be safe than sorry. We are already in hurricane season and the wet weather. Please make sure you and your family are ready in these bad driving conditions. We have all been through it where the rain is coming down like sheets. It is actually a very inexpensive fix.
Right now we even have a deal going on for Anco wiper blades which fits most cars and can be done for under $20.
Come on over to Bill Tyson's, we are happy to help you with quality service at an honest value.