Power Steering Maintenance and Repair in Austin, Round Rock, Pflugerville, and Georgetown
The power steering system aids in steering your vehicle. It takes a lot of force to turn the wheels of a car and this is why it’s so difficult to turn the steering wheel when your car is turned off. When your vehicle is running, the power assisted steering system helps you generate enough force to easily turn your vehicle. Our friendly certified power steering maintenance and repair experts have the knowledge and experience to keep your steering system in good shape or to get you back on the road if it fails.
Austin’s Power Steering Experts
At Pampered Auto Care, we understand power steering and how to keep it working properly. There are two major types of power assisted steering systems: hydraulic and electric.
In a hydraulic system, the power steering pump sends power steering fluid to the rack and pinion steering gear as you turn your steering wheel. In the steering gear, this fluid applies the pressure needed to turn the wheels. This makes it easy for you to turn the steering wheel and control your vehicle. In an electric system, sensors read the steering column as you turn the steering wheel and relay this to a computer that applies torque generated by the engine to generate the necessary force to assist your steering.
You’ll know right away if something is wrong. When the power steering pump or electric steering system fails, the system can’t send fluid to the steering gear or properly redirect motor torque, and your steering will be unassisted. Driving your car with unassisted steering is not only a hassle, but is unsafe. This a serious problem you need to take care of right away, and we are here to help.
We’ll Put the Power Back in Your Power Steering
Pampering you and your vehicle is our namesake at Pampered Auto Care and some of the ways in which we do that are by offering a free shuttle service to your home, work, or nearby shopping, a free loaner vehicle program, and a comfortable waiting room with free sodas, coffee, and PlayStation for children (at the parent’s discretion). Give us a call for your power steering maintenance and repair and we will pamper you and your vehicle while getting you back on the road!