Automotive Industry News & Information - Kevin's Auto Repair

Keeping track of maintenance done on your fleet vehicles and commercial trucks is one of the most important aspects of fleet management. At Kevin's Auto Repair in Huntsville, AL, we track maintenance and repairs for a number of reasons. Here’s why:

You’ve probably heard the term “transmission flush” before at some point in your automotive experience. But what exactly does it mean to have your transmission flushed, and why does it matter? Kevin's Auto Repair in Huntsville, AL has the answers.

Checking the fluid level on your transmission is fairly easy, but a bit more complicated than checking your oil. Firstly, this only applies to automatic transmissions, and secondly, some modern vehicles don’t have dipsticks or dipstick tubes to check and add transmission fluid. With that in mind, here are some tips from Kevin's Auto Repair in Huntsville, AL in regard to checking your transmission fluid.

Brake pads are important - you don’t need them to go, but you do need them to stop. At Kevin's Auto Repair in Huntsville, AL, we like to keep your vehicle stopping exactly as it should - it’s less dangerous, and it keeps insurance premiums low. So, how do you know if your brake pads are going bad? How do they work? What even are they? We’ve got the answers!

At Kevin's Auto Repair in Huntsville, AL, we know how annoying a faulty fuel gauge can be. Never knowing how much gas you have in your car, truck, or SUV, and constantly running the risk of stranding yourself on the road somewhere, takes its toll after a while. Luckily, we can fix that.

No matter what you drive, compression is important. On fleet and commercial diesel engines, it’s essential. At Kevin's Auto Repair in Huntsville, AL, we have the knowledge and ability you need to keep your fleet on the road and running strong.

Good gas mileage is something we all want. In fact, many drivers purchase certain cars solely for gas mileage, and almost all of us at least take it into consideration when purchasing a vehicle. While it is true that gas mileage is by and large determined simply by the type of car, there are actually a variety of things you can do to increase the gas mileage of any automobile. The tips Kevin's Auto Repair in Huntsville want to provide you here are simple and effective steps you can take to increase your gas mileage, often more considerably than you think.

At Kevin's Auto Repair in Huntsville, we understand that big trucks mean bigger risk on the road. Here are some tips to remember, to reduce the likelihood of an accident resulting in large repair costs next time you're on the job.