Automotive Industry News & Information - Kevin's Auto Repair

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Transmissions are complex pieces of equipment. Systems and components rely heavily on one another, and everything needs to be in working order for proper function. When one thing fails, there’s a snowball effect, and malfunctions and damages begin to occur. What can you do to make sure you keep it working? At Kevin's Auto Repair in Huntsville, AL, we want to help when you need it, but we also want to teach you how to maintain your vehicle on your own. Good maintenance is the single largest contributing factor to how long your transmission will last and how well it will continue to work. Here are a few key points on maintenance from the Kevin's Auto Repair technicians.

The best way to deal with a blown tire is to prevent it from happening in the first place. However, eventually, a flat tire is going to occur, and it’ll most likely be when you least need it. From Kevin's Auto Repair in Huntsville, AL, here’s what you need to do.

Vacuum pressure plays a critical role in keeping your engine running smooth, and performing it’s best. From Kevin's Auto Repair in Huntsville, AL, here’s some info on vacuum pressure, why you need it, and how to tell if you’ve got a vacuum leak.

Sluggish. Squealing. Unreliable. Vibrating. If any of these descriptors fit your vehicle’s recent behavior, it just might be trying to tell you something – like it’s time for a tune-up.

Today’s vehicles differ significantly from their decades-old brethren that required a tune-up every 10,000 or 20,000 miles. With newer vehicles, it’s increasingly common for manufacturer-recommended service intervals to stretch to 100,000 miles before certain maintenance items, such as replacing the spark plugs, should be completed.

Performance and luxury automobiles are our specialty at Kevin's Auto Repair in Huntsville, AL. If you drive a European or other performance vehicle, you understand the importance of quality. That’s why we employ ASE certified technicians - but what does that mean for you?

Your turbocharger will work in essentially the same way, whether you drive a Powerstroke, Cummins, or Duramax diesel pickup. While there are differences in designs and applications, turbos haven’t changed all that much over the past century. Now that you know what one is made of, we’ll look at how it works.

If you own or operate a fleet or commercial truck, you’re likely no stranger to dashboard warning lights. Increasingly, a common source of headache for many operators is the ABS, or Anti-lock Braking System light. Here’s what you need to know from Kevin's Auto Repair in Huntsville, AL.

We know how important a good exhaust setup is on a diesel truck. Whether you’re powered by a Cummins, a Duramax, a Powerstroke, or something else, your exhaust plays a major role in performance, engine sound, and even aesthetic. At Kevin's Auto Repair in Huntsville, AL, our professional mechanics have the equipment, knowledge, and ability necessary to get your exhaust in shape.