Lowell Auto Repair

How to Determine If The Brake Actuator in Your Lexus is Failing For some time now there have been issues with brake actuators in several Lexus models failing.  Not only does this mean that the brakes fail to perform as expected, but it can happen at seemingly random times, even at high speeds. In this article, we will go through some of the ways that you can recognize that your vehicle may be experiencing brake actuator trouble and hopefully help you prevent failure at a critical time. What is a brake actuator? It is important to understand what a brake actuator is in order to see how malfunction and failure can have some serious consequences. The brake actuator is basically a relay system that controls the hydraulics of your brakes in tandem with the skid control ECU. It includes the pump motor, linear solenoid valve, accumulator ... read more

Signs of Suspension Issues in Your BMW Aside from your BMW’s body work and engine, the suspension is undoubtedly the largest system in your car. It is essential that your BMW’s suspension is well maintained, not only so you achieve the amazing driving experience BMW is so well known for, but also to ensure your vehicle is road safe. In this article, we will take a closer look at some of the signs and symptoms of suspension issues in your BMW and discuss how to repair and maintain your suspension to prevent problems in the future. Veering Left or Right When driving, if you find it is a struggle to maintain a straight path, and feel instead like your BMW wants to pull to the left or right, then it is likely your car is suffering from suspension issues. This is usually caused by poor ... read more