Engine Repair & Diagnostics

Three weeks ago, a customer from Collingdale called us panicked. Her Honda started making weird knocking sounds on her way to work. She was scared her engine was done for and couldn't afford a new car. Turns out, it was just bad spark plugs causing pre-ignition. Cost her $180 instead of $8,000 for a new engine.

That's why we do thorough engine diagnostics first at Briarcliffe Auto Service. We've been fixing engines in Glenolden for over 38 years, and we've learned that most "engine problems" aren't as bad as they sound.

Complete Engine Diagnostics

Our computer diagnostic tools can read error codes from any car made after 1996. We check everything, including fuel injectors, oxygen sensors, catalytic converter, and mass airflow sensors.

Common symptoms we see from Folcroft to Norwood:

• Check engine light won't go away
• Rough idling at stop lights
• Car shakes when accelerating
• Poor gas milage suddenly
• Strange exhaust smoke

Engine Repair Services

We fix all types of engine problems. Most repairs we do same day or next day. Here's what breaks most often in this area:

Timing Belt Replacement - Honda and Toyota owners in Glenolden know this one. Timing belts should get changed every 60,000-100,000 miles. We see too many engines get ruined when people wait too long.

Head Gasket Repair - Usually happens to cars with over 150,000 miles. Especially Subarus around here. White smoke from exhaust and engine overheating are the main signs.

Fuel Injector Cleaning - Winter gas in PA clogs these up. Your car will start rough and get terrible gas milage. We can clean them or replace them if they're too far gone.

Coolant System and Overheating

Summer heat kills engines fast around here. We replace radiators, water pumps, thermostats, and radiator hoses. If your temperature gauge goes into the red zone, shut off your car immediately and call us.

Last July when it hit 95 degrees for a week straight, we got 12 calls from overheated cars. Most were just low on coolant or had clogged radiators from road salt buildup.

Oil Leaks and Engine Seals

Pennsylvania winters are rough on rubber seals. Oil leaks start small but get expensive fast. We fix valve cover gaskets, oil pan gaskets, and rear main seals. If you see dark spots under your car in your driveway, don't wait.

Transmission Problems Connected to Engine

Sometimes what feels like engine trouble is really transmission problems. We diagnose both. Transmission slipping, hard shifts, or delayed engagement often happen together with engine issues.

Why Glenolden Drivers Choose Briarcliffe Auto Service

We're locals. We've lived here, worked here, and our kids have gone to school here. When you need engine repair in Glenolden PA, you want someone who knows these roads, knows the weather, knows what breaks on cars around here.

We've been in business since 1987. We've fixed engines on everything from old Chevy trucks to new BMW sedans. We give you straight answers about what needs fixing and what can wait.

Located right on Ashland Avenue in Briarcliffe, we're easy to find. If you're repair is going to take all day, we'll give you a ride to where you need to be.

Call us at (610)532-0777 or stop by. We're open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, Saturday 8am-12pm.

We'll tell you exactly what's wrong and how much it costs to fix before we start any work. No surprises on your bill.

Why Customers Choose Briarcliffe Auto Service

REVIEWS

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Estelle M.

3/1/2025

Good work, friendly and quick service!

Tammy M.

2/25/2025

Very helpful and friendly. Very quick!

Leroy G.

1/31/2025

Very professional with honest and quick service.