Automotive News & Information - Kevin's Auto Repair

With AAA, roadside assistance, and the decreasing ability of people to fix and maintain their own vehicles, there are a lot of people on the road today who don’t know how to change a tire. Removing your wheel and replacing it with your spare may seem like a daunting task, but with this guide from Kevin's Auto Repair in Huntsville, AL, you’ll have the knowledge you need when you find yourself in a bind.

Every time you get into your diesel truck you probably forget all the safety features your vehicle has for you in case of an accident. Airbags are one of the greatest features of modern diesel trucks, though they aren’t often considered until you need them. From Kevin's Auto Repair in Huntsville, AL, here’s a nod to one of the better vehicle advancements of our time and why it's important not to ignore warning signs.

If you drive a fleet or commercial vehicle, you log a lot of hours on the road. Inevitably, a flat tire is going to happen - it’s just a matter of knowing how to handle it when it does. Here’s what you need to remember, from Kevin's Auto Repair in Huntsville, AL.

Spark plugs have been around since the beginning, and play as important a role now as they did a hundred years ago. It’s a good idea to replace them as a set at regular intervals, but sometimes one will go bad sooner than the rest for one reason or another. How do you know if you have a bad spark plug? Here are some indicators, from Kevin's Auto Repair in Huntsville, AL.

Is your Cummins, Powerstroke, or Duramax diesel a four-wheel drive? At Kevin's Auto Repair in Huntsville, AL, our goal is to help you maintain your four-wheel drive so that it can last you for years to come. Our professional technicians at Kevin's Auto Repair are here to make sure your truck stays ready for anything.

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At Kevin's Auto Repair in Huntsville, AL, we know that the key to keeping a transmission reliable and in shape is taking care to prevent an issue in the first place. Here, we’ll explore a condition that has a lot of potentials to cause your transmission harm; overheating.

At Kevin's Auto Repair in Huntsville, AL, we know the key to making your vehicle last; good maintenance. An overwhelming percentage of the problems we see, especially the really catastrophic ones, are a result of poor maintenance. While properly maintaining a vehicle can seem like a bit of a hassle, it is absolutely worth the payoff. Good maintenance is the only difference between a car that lasts 80,000 miles and a car that lasts 400,000 miles. Preventative maintenance and repair when a problem occurs are your two concerns, and both will keep your car on the road far longer if observed properly.

At Kevin's Auto Repair in Huntsville, we understand how important it is to have ice cold AC in your truck on a long, hot day. Whether you drive a Chevy, Ford, or Dodge diesel pickup, chances are you have a lot of cab to cool down, and a subpar AC just won’t cut it.