Automotive Industry News & Information - Kevin's Auto Repair

Foggy headlights are a problem that has arisen in the past couple of decades, as we have moved away from glass sealed beam bulbs and into an era of plastic lenses with bulbs inside. While modern headlights are superior to the sealed beam headlights of years ago, they do tend to fog up after years of use. It’s a good trade for far better illumination and easier replacement, but an issue nonetheless. Hours and hours of heat, sunlight, and age eventually cause them to cloud up, which can reduce visibility at night in addition to worsening the appearance of your car, truck, or SUV. From Kevin's Auto Repair in Huntsville, AL, here are some tips on taking care of your foggy or cloudy headlight issue.

Like anything else on your vehicle, keeping various systems clean and in good shape is essential to long life and reliability. Your fuel system is especially important - parts are expensive, problems can be difficult to diagnose, and it doesn’t take much contamination to cause a huge issue. It’s much easier to keep your fuel system clean than it is to clean a dirty or problematic system. Performing regular fuel treatment can prove very beneficial to the life of your vehicle.

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Found Kevin's via Google. Rear differential was leaking on my 2016 Ford F150. I dropped it off and within a reasonable amount of time he called with an estimate. Additionally, my wheel lug nuts had heated and expanded, which I was aware of but forgot to mention when I dropped it off. He recognized the lung nut issue and called me to make me aware. Of course, I was appreciative that he found the issue and addressed it while it was in his shop. While my truck was in for repair I found that my older farm truck was not blowing cold AC. So, when I went to pickup my Ford I left the farm truck so he could address the AC! I found Kevin to be knowledgeable and informative. I think I have found my new mechanic!

Leaks and drips that get the interior of your vehicle wet are definitely an inconvenience. Sitting water promotes rust, bad smells, and can ruin your carpet. Furthermore, the water often seems to come from seemingly nowhere, adding to the frustration. From Kevin's Auto Repair in Huntsville, AL, here are some of the leading causes of water on your floor, and what you can do about it.

True safety starts with being able to see where you are driving. Your lights and wipers play a major role in safe driving and the chance of an accident increases if you can't see or be seen. No matter what time of year, it's important to make sure your vehicle's lights and wipers are working properly so your visibility is not compromised and you can be seen by others. From the driver's seat, you may not notice a light that isn't working, but when a big rain comes it becomes easier to see what you are missing! When wet weather hits your roads is not the time for you to discover limited visibility problems. Here at Kevin's Auto Repair we take our Huntsville drivers' safety seriously and inspect their vehicles when they come in for service.

By now, the numbers are clear; seat belts save lives. But just wearing one isn’t enough - it needs to be working properly to actually keep you safe. Here’s what you need to know about the seat belts in your car, truck, or SUV, from Kevin's Auto Repair in Huntsville, AL.

If you drive a car, truck, or SUV with a manual transmission, you may have heard the term “pilot bearing” or “pilot bushing” before. At Kevin's Auto Repair in Huntsville, we know that the first step to keeping your vehicle maintained is knowing something about how it works. Here’s some helpful information on the pilot bearing, and how to know if yours needs to be replaced.

If you drive a car with a manual transmission, you’ve undoubtedly been told that you’re supposed to downshift to slow down, instead of relying completely on the brakes. But what is the science behind that, and does it matter? Kevin's Auto Repair in Huntsville explains.