Driving a Jeep, you may have experienced what we call “The Death Wobble”. When the wobble starts, you will feel the steering wheel shake violently, typically after a pothole or another severe hit, or sometimes when you hit the brakes too hard. If any of this is sounding familiar, it’s…
The kids are back in school and you are back to work; temperatures are easing off and the leaves on the trees are taking on a new color. It’s time to consider getting your family car, truck, or SUV ready for the colder months ahead. As your Agawam area service partner, we at Parrotta's Auto Service…
If you drive a Jeep, you know it is a labor of love. Parrotta’s Auto Service specializes in all of your Jeep’s needs, and we are happy to help with the most common issues. One major flaw in Jeep Wranglers from 2007-2018 includes TIPM failure. This system failing can affect your fuel pump,…
Tune Up Your Vehicle For Maximum Performance Fifty years ago, vehicles needed a “tune-up” about every 25,000 to 40,000 miles. Electrical systems were very simple back then, but they had many parts that would wear out very quickly. It was not uncommon to have to replace the distributor cap…
Most new vehicles start with a "new car smell," and while that is satisfying, there are other specific odors that motorists should never ignore. Identifying these suspect smells early on can help car owners be aware and avoid the hassle and expense of an unexpected breakdown. Unusual smells can be a…
