Hybrid Repair in Kissimmee, FL  Understanding Regenerative Braking in Hybrid Vehicles   One of the key features that sets hybrid vehicles apart from traditional gas-powered cars is their use of regenerative braking. This innovative system captures energy during braking and converts it into electricity, which is then stored in the battery for later use. Unlike conventional […]

If you’re planning to buy a used vehicle in Orlando or Kissimmee, it’s important to exercise caution and be aware of potential issues. At RepairTech Automotive in Kissimmee, we frequently receive requests for used car inspections. Remember that vehicles are sold for various reasons, and sellers may be looking for something new or trying to […]

As with anything, it’s not that simple. Longer oil change intervals don’t necessarily account for every driver and driving condition, and there’s little margin for error. In the day of 3 months or 3,000 miles, missing an extra month or an extra thousand miles didn’t extend into the realm of sludge build-up. But if your […]

As your engine runs, the intake valves need to open up to allow air into the engine. They remain closed while the air and fuel is compressed and ignited, powering the piston. Then the exhaust valves open to release the exhaust. This all has to be timed very precisely. It is the job of the […]

Kissimmee drivers should know that the axles are the last link in transferring power from the engine to the wheels. They’re strong parts that last a long time – but they can run into trouble. Axles just wear out over time and need to be replaced. And sometimes axle seals leak, causing the axle to […]

Sometimes you may notice a little steam or vapor coming out of your vehicle’s vents when running the air conditioning or heater.  Is this something about which you need to worry? The answer is it may or may not be troublesome. Sometimes it can be caused by water accumulating in the vent system after it […]

People need to be concerned about wheel alignment for two primary reasons: safety and money. When your wheels are out of alignment, they can pull to one side. A moment of inattention could put you into on-coming traffic or off the road.  And a bad alignment will chew up your tires very quickly. We had […]

Power steering is easy to take for granted – you spin the steering wheel and your car turns.  But behind the scenes your power steering is making it easy.  The vast majority of vehicles on the road have hydraulic power steering systems, which means that pressurized fluid is used to help you do the work […]