General Auto Repair Services

Marque Motors provides General Maintenance services for vehicles in the Portland, OR 97219 area. Whether your vehicle needs basic maintenance, a thorough examination by an experienced mechanic, or something more complex, Marque Motors can meet your vehicle's needs.

To learn more about the services we offer for your vehicle, call us at 503-293-5386 or send us an email.

Import General Repair
Import vehicles, whether chosen for their economy or style, will need general repairs eventually. These vehicles require specific knowledge and tools that not all auto shops have. If your import vehicle needs attention, visit Marque Motors for expert repair services. We possess the necessary expertise to restore your vehicle to peak condition.

Warning Lights FAQs

Can I drive with the throttle control light on?

No, unwanted acceleration may occur and cause an accident. Go straight to the repair shop. There can be many different causes for the throttle control warning light, many are simple fixes.

If you feel your vehicle is too unsafe or unpredictable to drive, please call and have your car towed to Marque Motors; for your safely and everyone else on the road.

Why is my throttle control warning light on?

The connection between the gas pedal and acceleration is controlled by your car's throttle. The amount of acceleration or throttle control is governed by a sophisticated computer system. Any disruption of the electrical signals will affect your vehicle's acceleration and cause the throttle control warning light to come on. If your throttle control light comes on go directly to Marque Motors in Portland.

What are the main problems that cause a throttle control light to come on?

The five main issues are:

• Irregular or dangerous unintended acceleration
• Intermittent loss of throttle control
• Sudden drop in fuel economy
• Hesitation or stumbling when accelerating.
• Engine stuck unable to accelerate beyond a fast idle.

How do I fix a persistent traction control warning light?

Normally, when the traction control light comes on while driving it indicates the car's traction control lost grip or traction going around a sharp curve or while driving on wet pavement. However, sometimes the traction control warning light will come on and stay on.

The best way to determine whether it was just a fluke or a real issue is to shut your vehicle off and turn it back on. If the light is off, then it was likely a temporary malfunction. If the light does not reset, come by Marque Motors in Portland and let us fix it.

Why Is My Car's ABS Light On?

An Anti-Lock Braking System or ABS warning light on your dash indicates something in your car's ABS needs to be checked out by a qualified mechanic. Your ABS is one of your most important safety systems. Do not ignore this warning light. Common issues are:

1. Malfunctioning ABS module
2. Low levels in the brake fluid reservoir
3. Broken speed sensor
4. The ABS system is not receiving power

Why does my car keep saying the coolant level is low?

If a low coolant warning light is on do not continue to drive and go directly to the auto repair shop. It is simple and often inexpensive to fix at Marque Motors. Waiting to get the problem resolved can result in high-cost engine repairs.

If the low coolant warning light continues to flash on, then there is a leak in the car's cooling system. Coolant fluid can leak in several ways. First, external leaks from radiator hoses, second, connections between hoses, or lastly, from the radiator itself. Your car's radiator cap may leak due to a faulty seal on the cap which can be easily resolved by a specialist at our shop in Portland.

When your coolant light is on, the best action that we recommend is to pull over to a safe place and have your car towed to your repair shop. Driving with low coolant can cause very serious and expensive engine damage.