Automotive News & Information - Kevin's Auto Repair

Auxiliary transmission coolers are one of many ways the aftermarket can improve the quality and durability of your vehicle. From Kevin's Auto Repair in Huntsville, AL, here’s some information concerning auxiliary coolers, why you might need one, and what it can do for you.

Wheel bearings often go overlooked but have an incredibly important job to perform. Wheel bearings are an integral component of your truck, and when one begins to fail, other problems begin to arise. At Kevin's Auto Repair in Huntsville, we want you to have the ability to recognize a problem before it turns into a bigger one. Here’s what to look out for.

Once your diesel truck is back on the road, you’ll definitely want to keep it running strong. At Kevin's Auto Repair in Huntsville, AL, we’ve got you covered.

At Kevin's Auto Repair in Huntsville, AL, we’ve seen and diagnosed every warning light in the book. Many people ignore their check engine light, and while it isn’t advised, often get away with it. Transmission warning lights are different, however. Here's what it means and what you should do when it comes on.

Parked car with a puddle where it is leaking

Leaky transmissions can be a pain. Not only do they make a mess on the underside of your car, and in your driveway, but the transmission fluid is expensive and inconvenient to deal with. At from Kevin's Auto Repair in Huntsville, AL we want you to be an informed driver so here’s some information about where transmission leaks start, and how to end them.

At Kevin's Auto Repair in Huntsville, we understand that your exhaust system is an essential aspect of your vehicle’s ride quality and performance. Our technicians are professionals in exhaust system replacement and repair, ensuring your car, truck, or SUV sounds great and keeps running smoothly.

Unless you are confident in your abilities as an automotive mechanic, there is really only one rule when purchasing a flood-damaged vehicle: don’t do it. Unfortunately, sometimes sellers aren’t particularly straight-forward with their used cars. Many will try to hide the fact that it’s been damaged by floodwaters at all or try to convince potential buyers that the car is in fact fine. “It has gone months with no issues” or “technically it is flood-damaged but” are two red flags, and while it isn’t impossible for a flood car to be fine, it’s altogether a good idea to stay away.

Oil changes are integral to the performance, longevity, and reliability of your diesel truck. At Kevin's Auto Repair in Huntsville, our expert mechanics understand the importance of good quality oil, changed at correct intervals, in allowing you to get the most out of your Cummins, Powerstroke, or Duramax diesel.