Normal vs. Abnormal Engine Noises Few sounds are more soothing than the low hum of an idling engine. Even for vehicles with louder engines, it’s easy to identify that consistent, smooth sound when you press the gas pedal. Therefore, hearing abnormal engine noises, such as grinding or squeaking with your car running, can be unnerving. […]
Does Your Vehicle Need a New Car Battery? There’s nothing quite as stressful as a car that won’t start due to a dead battery. Some people believe this is unavoidable because you can’t tell when you will need a new car battery. However, you can prevent it by paying attention to a few critical indicators. […]
New Brakes Are Essential Every vehicle needs brakes to operate safely. Everything in a vehicle needs replacing at some point, but how do you know if you need new brakes? Sierra Blanca Motors offers brake repair and vehicle service in Ruidoso, NM, and the surrounding communities of Carlsbad, Alamogordo, Las Cruces, and Roswell. Sierra Blanca […]
A new car can depreciate by as much as 20% to 30% within the first year of purchase. If you want your car to retain most of its value as time passes, you need to learn how to take proper care of it—we’re here to help with that. Our car experts at Sierra Blanca Motors […]
If there’s a problem with your car, you fix it, but wouldn’t it be better to practice a bit of preventative care on your vehicle before something goes wrong? In the same way you eat well and exercise to keep yourself healthy, there’s a lot you can do to keep your car in tip-top shape. […]
