Queens, New York, Honda Your Honda is probably the most reliable car you have ever owned only requiring routine maintenance services. The words we frequently hear associated with Hondas are reliability, durability and affordability. What words would you choose to describe your Honda? What’s your favorite model? Lets take a look at the most popular Read More

Its that time of year again! We have been lucky to have a mild winter so far but a cold snap has definitely hit this city especially in Queens and Brooklyn. You might notice your car is harder to start or maybe doesn’t start at all! That is due to battery efficiency being negatively affected Read More

Maintenance Services It’s no surprise that keeping up with routine maintenance will improve the longevity of your car. Although most people are familiar with an oil change every few thousand miles, they ignore many other important repairs. Even durable cars such as the Toyota Camry will require a certain level of preventive maintenance to keep Read More

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 arm. Fully Read More

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 Read More

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 Read More

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 Read More

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 Read More

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 Read More

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 Read More