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1175 COLUMBUS ST ORIENT, OH 43146 | (614) 877-3001

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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

{{ image('MzUx') }} 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 Has Video

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

Busted In Orient: The Maintenance Free Myth

{{ image('MzAw') }} Quality surveys report fewer problems with new Orient cars than ever before. So does that mean that modern vehicles have become maintenance free?Back when cars spent more time in ...
Published on: Oct 05, 2025

Timing Belt

Let's address a very important maintenance item for everyone in Orient OH – timing belt replacement. It's important because letting this one slide can lead to very expensive engine damage.Your t...
Published on: Sep 14, 2025

Importance of Maintenance Schedules

Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of Orient life with recommended intervals: you have dental cleanings, physical exams, laundry, mowing the lawn and paying the bills.What would happen if you didn't f...
Published on: Aug 03, 2025