Ernie's Auto Service
2804 Deborah Ave, Zion, IL 60099 847.746.5861

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How Tired Are Your Tires? (Tire replacement)

Of the things you think about most, your tires are probably pretty far down the list. That’s understandable because today’s tires are engineered to do their job without needing you to pay ...
Published on: Jul 28, 2024

Clean Machine (Fuel and Air Induction Cleaning)

As your vehicle ages, its performance isn’t quite what it used to be, but many of us never notice the change because it’s gradual.  So here are a few questions to ask yourself.  ...
Published on: Jun 30, 2024

A Bright Spark (Ignition Coil Replacement)

Ever wonder how your vehicle’s engine is able to take the 12-volts from its battery and ramp that up to as high as the tens of thousands of volts it takes to fire its spark plugs? The secret is ...
Published on: Jun 23, 2024

Flat Tire? Three’s the Charm (Tire Repair)

For most drivers, at some point you’re going to have a flat tire. Depending on how it was damaged, it may have to be replaced.  But sometimes, a repair will do the trick, as long as the pun...
Published on: May 26, 2024

Feeling Powerless (Why Is My Battery Light On?)

When one of your vehicle’s warning lights comes on, the first thing that comes to mind is, “Oh, no, what’s wrong now?” When it’s the battery light, it means there’s...
Published on: Feb 12, 2024

Ernie's Auto Service Tech Question on Engine Failure

Ernie's Auto Service Tech Question:I'm Collins of Zion. I had my engine go out and had to have it completely re-done at Ernie's Auto Service in Zion. What could I have done to prevent this?Ernie's Aut...
Published on: Jul 17, 2023

Show Me the Door (Vehicle Door Issues)

Of all the parts of a vehicle we take for granted, the doors must be near the top of the list.  We open them to get in, lock them, and use the rear child locks to keep the kids safe.  But wh...
Published on: Jun 11, 2023

Customer Detective Work Helps Ernie's Auto Service Help You

One might say the most challenging part of being your friendly and knowledgeable Ernie's Auto Service in Zion is diagnosing a problem before it can be fixed. Cars are made up of a bunch of complex sys...
Published on: Apr 15, 2023