Automotive Industry News & Information - A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service

Obviously, your brakes are essential. However, it’s easy to neglect or ignore brake issues, and even miss them altogether; as long as the truck still stops, many people don’t see the need to have their brakes serviced. From A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service in St Augustine, FL, here are some common brake issues, and why you should fix them.

No matter what you drive, compression is important. On fleet and commercial diesel engines, it’s essential. At A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service in St Augustine, FL, we have the knowledge and ability you need to keep your fleet on the road and running strong.

Your truck’s alignment is an essential aspect of its reliability and ride quality. From A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service in St Augustine, FL, here’s what you should know about the alignment on your Chevrolet, Dodge, or Ford diesel pickup, from symptoms to keep an eye on, to how it affects your vehicle.

transmission fluid being poured into vehicle

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? A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service in St Augustine, FL has the answers.

Automotive windows are one of those things that you take for granted, until something goes wrong. One of the more irritating issues a window can develop, is dislocating from its track while attempting to roll it up or down. Why does this happen, and how do you fix it? At A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service in St Augustine, FL, we’ve got answers to your questions and solutions to your problems.

Does your car, truck, or SUV shift at the wrong moment? A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service in St Augustine has the solution. Shift point issues can manifest themselves in two ways; either your car will rapidly shift through several or all the gears at low speed, low rpm, getting to the highest gear before you’ve gained enough momentum, or shifts will be delayed, the transmission refusing to shift until far into the RPM range.

At A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service in St Augustine, FL, we understand the importance of being on top of the latest in automotive technology. That’s why we invest heavily in top-notch diagnostic and programming equipment, and why we have technicians that know how to use it.

battery diagnostics being ran on a car battery by a mechanic

Your vehicle's radio and headlights, plus a slew of other important functions, are powered by an electrical current generated by your vehicle’s engine. A vital part of generating electricity is having a place to store it while it’s not being used, which is where a car battery comes into play. The battery holds electrical energy while a car is off in order to help the engine turn over and create a spark to start internal combustion. Without a working battery, your car will not be able to start. If you perform proper maintenance, however, an average car battery can start your car reliably for roughly four years.