Franconia Auto Repair
23 S Main St Hatfield, PA 19440 | (215) 362-8843

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Anti-lock Brakes

We rely on our brakes to safely slow and stop our vehicles. You’ve probably had the experience where you’ve slammed on your brakes and started to skid. When your wheels are locked up, you ...
Published on: Jan 04, 2026

Tire Rotation and Balancing

You can make your vehicle tires last longer with regular tire rotation and wheel balancing.Let's start with tire rotation. In normal driving around Hatfield PA, your front tires wear more on the shoul...
Published on: Nov 02, 2025

Power Brakes Service at Franconia Auto Repair

Howdy, Hatfield drivers. Let's talk about your brakes. Basically, the power brake system helps you provide braking power so that you don't have to do all the work with your brake pedal. The brakes the...
Published on: Oct 05, 2025

Air Conditioning

Let's talk about air conditioning service and repair issues for the Hatfield, PA area. Most of us in Hatfield don't give our air conditioning a second thought as long as it's making cold air. But it's...
Published on: Aug 24, 2025

Simple Answers from Franconia Auto Repair: Alignment

{{ image('MzQ3') }} Question:How do I know when I need a wheel alignment? Franconia Auto Repair Answer:When Hatfield drivers' wheels are properly aligned they all point in the same direction. When t...
Published on: Aug 03, 2025

The “Man-Made” Engine Oil (Synthetic Oil Change)

If you own a newer vehicle, your vehicle’s manufacturer may require that it use synthetic oil instead of conventional oil.  Synthetic oils are more stable, don’t break down as easily,...
Published on: Jul 20, 2025

The Light Many Drivers Fear (Check Engine Light)

Ask just about any driver about one thing they fear seeing inside their vehicle and they'll say it's the Check Engine light coming on. You know, that little light on your instrument panel that is in t...
Published on: Jun 22, 2025

Busted In Hatfield: The Maintenance Free Myth

{{ image('MzAw') }} Quality surveys report fewer problems with new Hatfield cars than ever before. So does that mean that modern vehicles have become maintenance free?Back when cars spent more time i...
Published on: Apr 06, 2025