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Mechanic working on the brakes of a truck

Brake pads are important - you don’t need them to go, but you do need them to stop. At A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service in St Augustine, FL, 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!

mechanic messing with a tire on a lifted car

The operation of your transmission depends on your hydraulics. Even if that sounds like a foreign language to you, at A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service in St Augustine, FL, we speak the automotive language. We want you to understand what we're talking about, so here are the basics of the hydraulic functions behind your transmission.

If you own or operate a fleet or commercial truck, you know it’s hard to keep everything working perfectly all the time. You have to choose what types of maintenance to give priority to, and what can wait. However, some small problems are indicators that a bigger issue is on the way. At A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service in St Augustine, FL, our goal is to keep your fleet going.

Coolant leaks can be a pain - they’re elusive and have a lot of damage potential. Fortunately, at A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service in St Augustine, FL, our technicians know exactly how to diagnose and repair a coolant leak, no matter where it is. Knowing more about where these coolant leaks appear and why they're a problem will help you to recognize a problem and get it repaired before it does further damage.

Modern fleet vehicles are fitted with an array of airbags, strategically placed all around a vehicle to keep the driver safe in the event of a collision. If you own or operate a fleet or commercial truck, you likely don’t think about your airbags that often, but you definitely want them there when you need them. Here’s a are facts regarding airbags, from A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service in St Augustine, FL.

Your brake master cylinder is an integral part of your brake system. When one fails, some odd symptoms may arise, and it may be difficult to diagnose. Here’s some information to help you decide if yours has gone bad. At A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service in St Augustine, FL we want you to know what to look out for so that you can be safely on the road.

Once you have an idea of how the major components of your transmission operate, it’s time to bring them all together. In its most complex terms, a truck’s automatic transmission takes a lot to understand. However, at A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service in St Augustine, FL, we like to keep things simple when we can. We want you to understand exactly what's going on with your car, truck or SUV. Here’s a rundown of how everything works together.

What are radial tires, where do they come from, and why are they important? If you own or operate a fleet or commercial truck, radial tires are an advancement you’re thankful for, whether you realize it or not. Here’s why, from A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service in St Augustine, FL.