Bradley Automotive Center

25 King Spring Road, Windsor Locks, CT 06096 860.623.3599

General / Misc

Don't Blow a Gasket! (Valve Cover Gasket Replacement)

Don't Blow a Gasket! (Valve Cover Gasket Replacement)

When you head out to your vehicle after it's been parked and notice oil leaking underneath it, that's something to have looked at right away.  Oil leaks mean your oil level is probably low, and r...
Published on: Jan 12, 2025
Getting Off to a Running Start (Starter Replacement)

Getting Off to a Running Start (Starter Replacement)

When you start your vehicle’s engine, there’s another motor that makes that whole process possible.  It’s called the starter, and it’s a small electric motor that gets you...
Published on: Oct 20, 2024
The Smell of Danger (What Causes Gasoline Odors)

The Smell of Danger (What Causes Gasoline Odors)

A driver recently noticed that her garage had begun to smell like gasoline after she parked her vehicle inside. Her Check Engine light had also just come on. This was something she'd never experienced...
Published on: Apr 11, 2023
Steamed Up (Vapor Coming Out of Vents)

Steamed Up (Vapor Coming Out of Vents)

Sometimes you may notice a little steam or vapor coming out of your vehicle's vents when running the air conditioning or heater.  Is this something about which you need to worry? The answer is i...
Published on: Apr 03, 2023
Deciphering the Menu Board: A to Z

Deciphering the Menu Board: A to Z

You may not be familiar with all of the items on your Windsor Locks auto service center's menu board so here is a quick description of some of the typical services that might be listed. Remember, the ...
Published on: Nov 01, 2022
The 20.9 Percent Factor (Oxygen Sensor)

The 20.9 Percent Factor (Oxygen Sensor)

Do you know what gas makes up 20.9% of the air we breathe? It's oxygen.   Oxygen is an important part of the combustion process that enables your engine to make power.  The amount of ox...
Published on: Jan 01, 2022
What Bradley Automotive Center Customers Should Know

What Bradley Automotive Center Customers Should Know

There are some things Bradley Automotive Center customers should know about automotive service and repair in Windsor Locks. First and foremost, Bradley Automotive Center cares about you and your famil...
Published on: Sep 30, 2021
Mirror, Mirror (Door Mirror Problems)

Mirror, Mirror (Door Mirror Problems)

You've probably seen them lying around at the side of the road: someone's outside rearview mirror that's been knocked off by a driver’s not-so-perfect driving.  And you realize the person w...
Published on: Sep 09, 2021