Posted on 3/27/2020
Asian Imports is still open and ready to help with your auto needs during these unprecedented times. We have made a few small changes to our operation in light of the recent developments to continue serving you while protecting the health and safety of both our staff and our customers. If you do not feel comfortable coming inside, that is ok! Just fill out our drop box form/envelope with information regarding your vehicle and what your vehicle needs, enclose your key and put it through the slot. It's that easy! We will then contact you regarding your vehicle, handing all communication over the phone. We can also take payment over the phone to make our service completely contactless. We all want to do our part to keep the community safe and still provide needed vehicle services to our clients. Our staff is disinfecting all surfaces regularly and our technicians will be disinfecting the steering wheel, door handles, shift knobs and high touch areas during ... read more
Posted on 3/4/2020
Brake pads are a vital component to your vehicle's brake system. They work to apply pressure to the brake rotors to slow and stop your vehicle. Like with most vehicle components that ensure a lot of pressure and heat, your brake pads will wear down and will need replacing over time. Your vehicle's manufactuer will outline the proper intervals for how often your brake pads should be replaced. However, if you find yourself needing brake pads way more often than you should, there could be a bigger issue at play. Lets look at some of the potential causes for brake pads wearing down at a faster rate than normal. More often than not, the cause of excessively worn brake pads is due to driver error. It typically happens with drivers who use two feet to drive - one on the gas and one on the brake. What ends up happening is the foot on the brake pedal never really releases from the brake pedal, causing a constant pressure on the brake pad. This is what causes the pads to we ... read more