Automotive Industry News & Information - Kevin's Auto Repair

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.

A throw out bearing, sometimes called a thrust bearing, is an essential component of your clutch system. If you drive a car, truck, or SUV that’s equipped with a manual transmission, it’s important to know if your throw out bearing needs to be replaced. Here’s some information on the throw out bearing, from Kevin's Auto Repair in Huntsville.

We’ve all been there: You start your car in the morning and begin to back out of the driveway. You hear an unusual noise coming from your car, and it sounds bad. How do you know if it's something you should bring in to us here at Kevin's Auto Repair to get looked at? Questioning the severity of the sound is a smart immediate response because the difference between a squeaky joint and near-catastrophic engine failure can be a big one.

If you drive a car with a manual transmission, you already know you have a clutch. But what exactly is it, and what does it do? At Kevin's Auto Repair in Huntsville, we believe that knowing a little more about your car better prepares you to keep it maintained. Here’s what you should know about your clutch disc.

Maintaining your car doesn't have to be a hassle, just bring it to our team here at Kevin's Auto Repair in Huntsville. We can take care of all the dirty work. However, it's important to know when you should get proper maintenance. Here are some quick tips and advice on the basics of car maintenance!

Does your transmission shudder when you take off from a stop? Kevin's Auto Repair in Huntsville, AL can fix that for you.

While keeping your car, truck, or SUV looking nice is important, there are other reasons to keep the exterior of your vehicle in good shape. From Kevin's Auto Repair in Huntsville, AL, here are some tips for keeping your car looking good, and how that keeps it reliably on the road.

Does your car continue trying to move forward after you’ve put it into park? You may have a transmission issue that needs to be addressed. Here’s what you should know, from the experts at Kevin's Auto Repair in Huntsville, AL.