Big Stan Auto Transport LLC

10/25/2026

10/16/2026

Coil-on-Plug (COP) Systems on Most modern vehicles use an individual ignition coil for each spark plug. If one coil goes bad, the cylinder tied to that coil will misfire, causing a hard start, rough idle, or shaking, but the car will usually still start because the other cylinders are still firing. However, if multiple coils fail at the same time or a shorted coil drains system voltage, it can prevent the car from starting.

10/15/2026

Serpentine / Drive Belt Powers Essential Systems The drive belt transfers energy from the crankshaft to run the alternator, water pump, power steering pump, and air conditioning compressor.
Prevents Engine Overheating The drive belt drives the water pump; if the belt snaps or slips, coolant stops flowing and the engine can quickly overheat, leading to severe internal damage.
Maintains Electrical Power The belt turns the alternator, which charges the battery and powers the car's electrical components. A broken belt means the car runs strictly on remaining battery power until the electronics fail and the engine stalls.
Preserves Steering Control If your power steering pump relies on the belt, a failure will make the steering wheel extremely heavy and difficult to turn.

10/15/2026

(Pad Slap) Replacing disc brake pads is essential to maintain safe stopping power, prevent expensive damage to rotors and calipers, and ensure reliable vehicle stopping.

10/09/2026

Brake Pads Replacement is important Safety and Stopping Distance Worn brake pads increase the distance your car needs to stop, which raises the risk of accidents.
Prevents Rotor Damage, If you let pads wear down completely to the metal backing plate, you get metal-on-metal contact that gouges, pits, and ruins your brake rotors.
Avoiding Emergency Fade The final millimeters of brake pad material contain higher resin and lower metallic content, which sharply reduces stopping performance.

10/07/2026

Rotors Replacement Rotors typically last 30,000 to 70,000 miles, depending on your driving habits, vehicle weight, and local climate.

10/02/2026

Installing new brake pads/shoes (hardware) such as clips, shims, and springs each time you have your brake pads changed is crucial for safety, performance, and the longevity of your new brake pads.

10/02/2026

Pre-Trip Inspection