Service Center - Thrifty Car Sales

Category: Auto repair shop

Address: 2109 241 S 3rd St, Coopersburg, PA 18036, USA

Phone: +16102821414

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8AM–5PM

Tuesday: 8AM–5PM

Wednesday: 8AM–5PM

Thursday: 8:30AM–5PM

Friday: 8AM–5PM

Saturday: 8AM–12PM

Reviews

Nat B

Nov 3, 2021

Best experience I’ve had! I worked with Dennis and he’s absolutely amazing🤩🤩 highly recommendThanks Nat, enjoy your new to you vehicle and see you back soon for all your vehicle needs.

Scott King

Oct 20, 2021

The fastest car buying process I ever had. Mike was great. Had tires and brakes put on after service department looked over the vehicle (no charge to me). I might of spent an hour or so in the dealership through the whole purchase ( Mike …Looking forward to being your dealership, We appreciate your business and value your trust.

Chris Kruljac

Sep 28, 2021

This year, I've had 3 cars inspected here and tires mounted on one of those cars. As someone who does most of their own work on their cars, I've been happy with the crew at Thrifty. I typically take advantage of late night drop off and the car was always ready the next day. I would get a phone call from them when the car was done. They have been straight-forward with what work needs done right-away, what will need to be done before next inspection and things to look out for. That information has always lined up with my personal knowledge of my car's condition. In the case of the tires that were mounted, there was an issue with a valve stem and the tire went flat that night. I took it back the next morning. When the tech came out to see what was wrong, I pushed on the valve stem and it hissed. No questions asked. He said, "We'll have that fixed for you in an hour." I appreciate that... No run-around, excuses or charge to get the issue corrected. With one of our other cars, we asked them to investigate a rattle in the steering linkage. They offered to do some disassembly to narrow down the issue, but advised that I check on a recall my model had for steering before spending the money with Thrifty to do the work that might be covered under a recall. Again, I appreciate that. I can't speak for the car sales department, but the mechanic department has been nothing but good. I will be using them again.

Teresa Ascher

Jun 13, 2021

Such a fabulous experience at Thrifty Car Sales of Coopersburg! Dalton, Dan and whole team were so wonderful to work with. Such a great casual experience. Changing the way car sales men are perceived and I love it. Those of you who know me, know I am a tough cookie to please! I give them 5+ stars!! Thank you guys!! 👍🎉Thank you for your 5 star review we totally appreciate your business and value your trust .

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Questions & Answers

What causes car alignment problems?

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The sudden jarring or heavy impact caused by hitting something, such as a pothole, bumping a curb, or a road accident.

Is it normal to do wheel alignment in two days?

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No, alignment is supposed to last for 2 to 3 years

Do I need a wheel alignment when replacing one tire?

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No alignment isn't affected by changing the tire.

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After how long should I check my car's wheel alignment?

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We recommend doing the wheel alignment every two-three years or if there are signs that the alignment is off.

Do I need an alignment if I replace 4 tires?

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A wheel alignment isn't necessary when you have new tires installed, but it's a really (like, really) good idea. An alignment helps ensure that all four tires are correctly angled with each other and the road.

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How do mechanics align your tires?

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The mechanic adjusts the various suspension angles — known as toe, thrust, camber, and caster that influence tire movement and position.

What is wheel alignment?

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Alignment refers to an adjustment of a vehicle's suspension the system that connects a vehicle to its wheels.

Can I do an alignment on unevenly worn tires?

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Yes, you can get an alignment before buying new tires.

What is a rear tire alignment?

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Alignment meant to be adjusted in the back because the back tires set the thrust angle of the vehicle and the front tires merely correct for conditions.

How long does it take to do a wheel alignment?

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A normal car alignment (whether a two-wheel or a four-wheel), will take on average about one hour.

How many miles can an automobile transmission last?

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Typical automatic transmissions last around 150,000 to 200,000 miles or approximately 7 years

Is it worth fixing a transmission?

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Rebuilding a transmission can save you a lot of money over the short-term.

What are the bad transmission fluid symptoms?

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Delayed/Noisy shifting, Overheating, and slipping in & out of gear.

How to fix transmission slipping?

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Check your transmission fluid level, color and smell regularly.

What happens if the car transmission dies while driving?

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automatic transmission, the vehicle will slow until it stops.

What is a car transmission?

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The transmission allows the gear ratio between the engine and the drive wheels to change as the car speeds up and slows down.

Is it worth it to buy a used transmission or rebuild it?

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Used transmissions, or transmissions built from recycled or salvaged parts, are typically as reliable as their new counterparts and a good deal less expensive.

Do automatic transmission additives work?

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Aftermarket additives can disrupt the fluid's finely tuned chemical balance and degrade performance.

How do I decide whether to repair or replace my transmission?

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If it is new then repair it, and if it is old and repaired a lot of time then replace it

What are some symptoms of transmission problems?

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Refusal to switch gears, burning smell, slipping gears, leaking fluid, or grind/shaking.

When's the right time to change my car battery?

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After three years, it's normally time to install a replacement.

Why is a car battery essential to using a car?

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The battery power is used to provide the initial spin to start the engine by way of an electric-powered starter motor.

Can you charge a car battery by pushing your car?

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You can push-start the car, but you can't charge the battery directly by pushing

Can I return a car battery without a receipt?

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If the battery tests badly, and it is within the warranty period, it will be exchanged.

Why is my car battery losing its charge?

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Corroded battery connections, persistent electrical drains, charging problems, constantly demanding more power than the alternator can provide, and even extreme weather.

What is the average life of a car battery?

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The average life expectancy of a car battery is three years.

What is the correct way to recharge a car battery?

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Make sure the charger is off, connect positive to positive and negative to negative, turn car/charger on.

How to check whether a car's battery is dead?

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If jump starting gets your engine started and running, but the car will not start again once you turn it off, the battery is probably the problem.

How long does it take to change a car battery?

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This service usually takes about 15 minutes.

How to determine the age of a car battery?

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Date codes are engraved into the cover of each Interstate battery at the time the battery is shipped from the manufacturing plant.

Why do my brakes feel spongy after replacing the pads?

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The air in the brake fluid is the most common cause of low, spongy brakes.

Why would the brakes on a car fail?

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The major reason why brakes fail is as a result of fluid leakage.

Do I need an alignment after changing brake pads?

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No, you do not need an alignment because of the pad replacement.

How long before you need to replace your rotors?

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They should be replaced about every 70,000 miles on most vehicles.

Could bad rotors cause uneven brake pad wear?

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A common cause of uneven brake pad wear is DTV (Disc Thickness Variation).

What can I do to extend the life of my brake pads?

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Drive with the flow of traffic to avoid any unnecessary heavy braking. Give yourself plenty of following distance from the car in front of you so you can coast to a nice, easy stop.

How long does it take to put new brakes on a car?

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It generally takes 30 minutes to 1 hour for one of our expert technicians to finish the job.

Is it good to put new brakes on bad rotors?

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Yes, if you don't this will cause your pads to wear out faster than normal, and also braking efficiency will also be affected.

How to know if I need to replace my brakes?

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Squeaking or squealing noise coming from brakes or deep grinding metal sounds

How often should the brake pads of a car be replaced?

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Generally, brake pads need to be replaced after about 50,000 miles.

Can you fix a bent rim?

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Yes, our mechanics can return the rim to a like-new condition.

Can a pothole ruin a car's tires or wheels?

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Hitting a pothole can cause bent wheel rims, internal tire damage, alignment problems, and shock and strut issues depending on the severity of the impact.

What exactly does it mean to balance a tire?

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Balancing requires putting a mounted wheel and tire on a balancer, which centers the wheel and spins it to determine where the weights should go.

Does fix a flat ruin your tire?

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Fix-a-Flat will not ruin your tires but keep in mind that it's only a temporary fix and you should have a technician take a look at it as soon as possible.

How long can a typical car drive after getting a flat tire?

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It's possible to drive several hundred yards before you irreparably destroying the tire

With 4 new tires, do all 4 wheels need wheel weights?

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All newly fitted tires should be balanced on the rim for maximum performance and comfort.

How long does it take to put new tires on a car?

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It should take around 45 minutes to mount four tires on an average vehicle

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