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Foggy headlights are a problem that has arisen in the past couple of decades, as we have moved away from glass sealed beam bulbs and into an era of plastic lenses with bulbs inside. While modern headlights are superior to the sealed beam headlights of years ago, they do tend to fog up after years of use. It’s a good trade for far better illumination and easier replacement, but an issue nonetheless. Hours and hours of heat, sunlight, and age eventually cause them to cloud up, which can reduce visibility at night in addition to worsening the appearance of your car, truck, or SUV. From A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service in St Augustine, FL, here are some tips on taking care of your foggy or cloudy headlight issue.

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 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 you and your fleet going.

You know how often to change your engine oil; but what about the gear oil in your standard shift transmission? Here’s a short guide, from A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service in St Augustine. Unless you’re lucky enough to own a car with a transmission dipstick, inspecting the gear oil in a manual transmission is a lot more inconvenient than doing so with an automatic, or checking your engine oil. The car must be jacked up, supported, and the oil checked from underneath. As a result, you may just want to change it when the time is right. But how do you know when that time comes?

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 A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service in St Augustine, FL, here are some tips for keeping your car looking good, and how that keeps it reliably on the road.

At A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service in St Augustine, we understand how important safety is in the world of truck driving. The stakes are higher in a big truck; potential for damage is obviously far greater, to you, your cargo, and other people on the road. Here are some easy tips that go a long way.

The transmission in your diesel truck is built for hard work. But, after many miles and hard days on the road, inevitably the time will come to replace it. When that time comes, A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service has the professionals you need, for the best truck repair service in St Augustine.

At A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service in St Augustine, we understand the importance of proper transmission maintenance. Commercial trucks are heavy, and they rack in a lot of miles. With this combination, it’s essential the transmissions in your trucks are always performing their best. Here’s a few things to watch out for:

Whether you drive a Duramax, Cummins, or Powerstroke diesel pickup, you have an exhaust system that is prone to failure. When you have a leak that needs attention, A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service in St Augustine, FL can help.

Exhaust issues aren’t typically a big deal, which means they tend to be neglected. As long as the truck is still running right, many people don’t make the time to have an issue taken care of. Plus, exhaust systems are particularly susceptible to problems.