Albert Lea Auto Repair

When they hear the word 'suspension,' Albert Lea motorists may think back to those energetic days of grade school. Well, your car’s suspension is actually a good thing because it keeps your car up off the road and helps provide a comfy ride around Albert Lea. Its job is to keep your wheels firmly planted over bumps and through curves. Your suspension system has many vital parts. If you look under your car, it’s basically everything that connects your wheels to the pickup’s frame. These are heavy duty parts that do a lot of work. They need to be inspected for damage and excessive wear at least once a year. A good time for this is when you get your annual alignment service at Sanderson Auto. Here are some warning signs of suspension problems: Basically, you just don’t feel in control when you’re driving. Some suspension parts just wear out with use. Shocks and ... read more

Whenever they hear the term "exhaust service," most Albert Lea motorists think about exhaust pipes and mufflers. Well, actually, exhaust service at Sanderson Auto is a lot more comprehensive these days. For example, catalytic converters were mandated in 1976 and on-board emission control computers in 1990. Governmental emissions requirements have forced auto manufacturers to come up with much more sophisticated ways to comply with environmental regulations. Exhaust service has really become exhaust and emissions service. High-tech computer controlled emissions devices are now a big part of exhaust service. Because it is so sophisticated, your auto manufacturer recommends you have your emission system checked out by a qualified Albert Lea exhaust technician regularly to make sure everything is working right - usually every 6 months or 10,000 miles/16,000 kilometers. If your Check Engine light comes on, especiall ... read more