Automotive Services in River Forest, IL
List of Services
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Air Conditioning The air conditioning unit is a combination of various components that work together to keep you cool even on the hottest of days. It is important to get regular maintenance and inspections to ensure optimal efficiency.Air Conditioning
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Battery Replacement The battery is the heart of the electrical system in your vehicle. Acting as the mechanism that starts your vehicle and ignites the internal combustion engine that puts your vehicle into motion.Battery Replacement
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Belts & Hoses There are two important types of belts in your vehicle, which are your timing belt and serpentine belts. Hoses are essential for transferring coolant and other fluids through your vehicle to prevent things like overheating, power loss, poor braking ability, and more.Belts & Hoses
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Cabin Air Filters Changing out this filter will help prevent unwanted dust, pollen, or other pollutants from coming into your vehicle cabin.Cabin Air Filters
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Coolant & Antifreeze The cooling system, often confused with the A/C unit, is the mechanism that cools your engine, keeping it functional.Coolant & Antifreeze
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Cooling System If your engine has overheated, you should also check your coolant system for leaks. Check the radiator for cracks and the radiator hoses for leaks. You should also check your water pump. They don’t need to be replaced on a regular schedule, but...Cooling System
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Custom Wheels Are you looking for a new set of wheels? We have a wide selection of wheels, also known as rims, for your vehicle, from seasonal wheels to everyday use.Custom Wheels
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Diagnostics With state-of-the-art diagnostic technology, our technicians can read and understand the codes your vehicle is sending to help pinpoint your vehicle’s issue.Diagnostics
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Diesel Engine Maintenance Preventive maintenance for diesel vehicles has also become similar to that of gas-fueled vehicles in recent years. The major difference is that diesels require cleaner fuel, air and oil, so their filters are more expensive than those for gasoline engines.Diesel Engine Maintenance
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Differential Service The differential is a crucial part of a vehicle’s drivetrain that divides the torque of the engine between the wheels, giving them the ability to turn at different rates when necessary.Differential Service
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Drive Train The drive train in your vehicle includes all the components that transfer power from the transmission to the wheels. Those components differ depending on what type of vehicle you drive, namely, front-wheel drive, rear-wheel...Drive Train
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Engine Air Filter The engine air filter is located at the front of the engine compartment and its function is to trap outside debris like bugs, dirt, and sand before it ends up in the engine, allowing only clean air into the heart of your vehicle.Engine Air Filter
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Exhaust Service The exhaust system on your vehicle is more than just the tailpipe and muffler. This system gathers gasses from cylinders, removes harmful substances, reduces noise levels, and releases cleaner gasses through the exhaust pipes.Exhaust Service
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Flat Repair Flat repair comes in handy when your tire can be fixed rather than replaced.Flat Repair
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Fluid Inspection Your vehicle has various types of fluids that circulate within it to ensure reliability.Fluid Inspection
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Four Wheel Drive All-wheel drive vehicles are also known as 4x4s and four-wheel drive vehicles. These vehicles require a specific system, especially when used for off-roading and towing.Four Wheel Drive
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Fuel Filter Fuel filters clean the dirt, dust and grime out of your fuel. Both gasoline and diesel-powered engines have them. The fuel filter is located in the fuel line between the fuel tank and the engine.Fuel Filter
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Fuel Injectors Fuel injectors replaced old carburetor systems to ensure the vehicle’s efficiency and to reduce air pollution. » LEARN MOREFuel Injectors
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Headlamp Replacement Your lights are important to the safety of others and yourself while driving, and it’s important to ensure all of them are in working order.Headlamp Replacement
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Lift Kits A lift kit raises the body of the vehicle to increase the separation of a vehicle’s body and axel.Lift Kits
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Nitrogen Nitrogen reduces the chances of tire leaks and keeping consistent pressure for longer periods of time increasing the fuel economy and the life of the tire.Nitrogen
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Oil Changes An oil change is a process that removes old oil and replaces it with new clean oil, and the oil filter is also replaced.Oil Changes
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PCV Valve When your vehicle is burning fuel, it will create gases and the PCV valve in the exhaust system releases these gases.PCV Valve
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Power Steering Service The power steering device in your vehicle makes it so you have the ability to easily turn or maneuver your vehicle at any speed with little effort.Power Steering Service
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Preventive Maintenance Preventative maintenance is a checklist of vehicle components that a technician inspects to ensure your vehicle is at optimum efficiency.Preventive Maintenance
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Radiator Service The vehicle radiator is a component that helps remove extra heat from the engine as part of the vehicle’s cooling system.Radiator Service
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Serpentine Belt The serpentine is a long belt that mobilizes and delivers power to components in the engine like the alternator, water pump, air conditioning compressor, power steering pump, and air pumpSerpentine Belt
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Shocks & Struts Shocks absorb the bounce, which keeps your ride more comfortable on those bumpy roads.Shocks & Struts
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Suspension Service The suspension system is made up of springs, shock absorbers, tires, and even tire air, all of which contribute to the suspension system.Suspension Service
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Timing Belt Replacement The timing belt or timing chain is a crucial part of your vehicle that keeps the internal combustion engine operating.Timing Belt Replacement
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Tire Installation Tire changes are not easy, so trust the professionals to help you find the right tires.Tire Installation
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System The TPMS monitors your tire pressure in real-time to always report if your tires are ready for the road or low on pressure.Tire Pressure Monitoring System
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Tire Rotation Rotating tires allows all four tires on a vehicle to wear evenly. Front tires get more wear than rear tires because they do most of the work on turns. Tire rotation allows all the tires to...Tire Rotation
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Transmission The transmission is the vehicle’s brain and is a giant gearbox that determines how your vehicle shifts.Transmission
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Tune Ups A tune-up is a maintenance service that inspects and replaces the components of the combustion process like spark plugs, wires, or coils.Tune Ups
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Vehicle Inspections Multi-point inspections normally come with other routine maintenance services, checking fluid levels, filters, tires, and more.Vehicle Inspections
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Water Pump The water pump is a crucial part of the cooling system of your vehicle; it delivers coolant between the radiator and the engine, which prevents your vehicle from overheating.Water Pump
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Wheel Alignments Your vehicle’s wheel alignment ensures that your tires connect with the road at precise angles that your steering wheel is pointed to, it’s also directly tied to your vehicle’s suspension system.Wheel Alignments
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Wheel Balancing Wheel balancing is a process of distributing the weight of the tire and wheel assembly evenly when traveling at high speeds.Wheel Balancing
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Winter Tires Winter tires are specifically engineered to have the best traction in the cold and are branded with a mountain accompanied by a snowflake.Winter Tires
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Wiper Blades Wiper blades are a crucial factor in your ability to see the road.Wiper Blades
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Lake & Thatcher Auto Repair, 8001 Lake St River Forest, IL 60305 USA
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Lake & Thatcher Auto Repair is honored to serve the community of River Forest, IL with car repair and automotive repair services. We work hard to be the best auto shop in River Forest, IL and our automotive professionals always strive to provide our customers honest, efficient and friendly service. We also carry top brands that will suit your needs. Please contact us if you need automotive or car repair services.
