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Honda, Acura Lower Control Arm

Maintenance Repair, Middle Village in Queens   Front Lower Control Arm Bushings, Honda, Acura    “What are front control arms?”  Front control arms are what hold the suspension components to the subframe and controls movement at the wheels. The specific component that goes wrong with Hondas and Acuras are the bushings in the lower control […]

Get ready for spring and summer specials!

Have you been driving frequently in harsh winter weather or stored your car in the garage for the season? If so, maybe its time for a quick service. Cold temperature can do a number on your car and chances for parts to wear and break dramatically increase. Worn out parts from this years grueling snow may need to be replaced. […]

Subaru Head Gasket Replacement

QUEENS, NEW YORK, HEAD GASKET REPLACEMENT Is your Subaru leaking oil? Does your Subaru overheat on long drives? If you answered ‘yes’, you may need a head gasket replacement. But not to worry, Essential Auto Care is here to help! Early detection of a bad head gasket is key to keeping cost down and the […]

Complimentary Vehicle Consultation

Maintenance and Repair, Queens, New York   The Complimentary Consultation   At Essential Auto Care we strive to give our customers the best possible service. One of these services is our FREE vehicle consultation! During this process we will put your vehicle on a lift and perform a visual inspection followed by a vehicle scan. […]

Why do we offer a “cheap” oil change?

When you look at our introductory oil change offer you might immediately think, “hmmm… why so cheap?” To be 100% transparent we don’t believe in offering a “cheap” oil change and we would never compromise our ethics to do so! Now you’re probably really confused so let me explain. At Essential Auto Care we don’t […]

The most neglected service.

Queens, New York, Power Steering Fluid When it comes to maintenance, everyone knows to have routine oil changes. However, many will forget about a power steering fluid service. ​Functioning power steering fluid is vital to your cars steering system. The power steering system allows you to turn the vehicle easily at low speeds. Without this fluid […]

Problems with your Subaru’s Timing Belt?

Queens, New York, Subaru Timing Belt Replacement A common service for Subaru’s that, when performed before failure, save thousands of dollars in repairs is the timing belt service. The timing belt is a vital component of your Subaru’s engine that synchronizes the rotation of the crankshaft and camshafts. This allows the engine’s valves to properly […]

BG Transmission Service

New York City, Transmission Service When going in for a routine maintenance the last thing anyone wants to hear about are transmission issues. Good thing there are companies out there like BG Products that provide excellent transmission services! BG has a diverse line of transmission products created to withstand the test of time. The transmission service is backed by […]

Maintenance Series: Air Cabin Filter

Do I need to change my air cabin filter? When it comes to general maintenance, many people may completely avoid replacing their air cabin filter. However, it does serve an important function in your car and should be changed every 15,000-20,000 miles or once a year. The air cabin filter keeps the air inside your vehicle’s […]

Common Issues With The Jeep Grand Cherokee

Jeep Grand Cherokee Repair, Queens, New York Jeep Grand Cherokee (1993- Present) The Jeep Grand Cherokee is one of the most popular SUVs on the road today. Our technicians have a lot of experience working on this particular vehicle and have noticed some recurring issues over the years. Although this model suffers from some common […]