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Auto Allies Tech Question on Engine Failure
Auto Allies Tech Question:I'm Collins of Orient. I had my engine go out and had to have it completely re-done at Auto Allies in Orient. What could I have done to prevent this?Auto Allies Tech Answer:Y...
Published on: Oct 21, 2026
Busted in Orient: The Maintenance Free Myth
Quality surveys report fewer problems with new cars than ever before. So, does that mean that modern vehicles have become maintenance free?
Back when cars spent more time in the repair shop, pe...
Published on: Jul 19, 2026
Simple Answers from Auto Allies for Orient: High Mileage Vehicles
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Question:What do I need to do for my high mileage vehicle?Auto Allies Answer:
Orient drivers ask this question at Auto Allies a lot more these days. The median age for vehicles o...
Published on: Jul 05, 2026
Alternator
Question
My battery keeps going dead. I had it tested and it is fine - what could be the problem?
Answer
Well, your problem could be caused by several things. Let's start with a likely suspec...
Published on: Jan 04, 2026
Simple Answers from Auto Allies for Orient: Water Pump
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Question:My water pump went out and it costs much more to replace than ones I've had replaced in the past. My Orient technician said it's because of where it's located. Why is tha...
Published on: Dec 28, 2025
Smart Car Care in Orient: Debunking The Maintenance Free Myth
Myths start with a grain of evidence and are then built up with a lot of imagination and very elastic logic. And the internet is a breeding ground for automotive myths. Some bloggers recal...
Published on: Nov 23, 2025
Serpentine Belt
Your serpentine belt is powered by the engine as it turns. Your alternator, air conditioning compressor and power steering pump depend on your serpentine belt to run. On some vehicles it also runs the...
Published on: Nov 16, 2025
Trust the Service Center Procedures at Auto Allies
It's comforting for Orient drivers to know that Auto Allies has exacting standards and procedures for taking care of your car. There are inspection procedures and auto service procedures.When Orient d...
Published on: Nov 09, 2025