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

Are there bad cars or just badly maintained cars? It's a fact that preventive maintenance is the basic ingredient to a long-lived, reliable vehicle. Never cheat on maintenance. Improper maintenance means prematurely worn parts and high repair bills. Proper maintenance provides reliability, longevity, and peace of mind.

The Car Care Council has developed a service interval schedule to provide general guidelines for the regular maintenance of passenger cars, minivans, pickups and SUVs. Intervals are built around an oil change every 3,000 miles, an accepted recommendation for the majority of motorists. Always consult your vehicle’s owner’s manual for specific recommendations by the car maker.

Manual transmissions have been around for a long time and if you have ever driven a manual you know how exciting they can be. Manual transmissions have also been referred to as standard transmissions, stick shifts, manual gearbox, or a simple gearbox. No matter what you call it, manual transmissions are fun to drive, better on fuel, reliable, and somewhat safer. So what do you know about manual transmissions; where did they come from, and how do they work? A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service in St Augustine, FL knows, and now you will too.

There comes a time in the life of every fleet vehicle or commercial truck when you have to decide - is it time to retire that truck or van, or should you put the money into fixing it? At A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service in St Augustine, FL, we’re here to help.

If you operate a fleet or commercial trucks, you’re no stranger to the check engine light. There are probably vehicles in your fleet right now that have a warning light or two illuminated on the dash. What do they mean, and how do you make them go away? A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service in St Augustine, FL has the answers.

Chevrolet, Ford and Ram diesel pickups are well-built machines. Still, sometimes they break down. Here’s what you can do to prevent that from happening and reduce the cost of a more expensive repair. At A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service in St Augustine, FL our diesel customers are important to us and we want your diesel to last you.

If you drive a dodge, Chevy, or Ford diesel pickup, there will come a day when you start the engine, only to be met with a sound of high pitched squeals. Fortunately A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service in St Augustine, FL has the solution you’re looking for.

man standing by diesel truck with tools in hand

Currently, the future of electric vehicles looks promising - though it won’t likely replace your Duramax, Powerstroke, or Cummins engine any time soon. Still, we don’t know what the immediate future holds. This battle was waged once before in the past, with combustion engines taking the throne over electric power. Here’s a brief history of electric automobiles, from A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service in St Augustine, FL.

Every time you get into your diesel truck you probably forget all the safety features your vehicle has for you in case of an accident. Airbags are one of the greatest features of modern diesel trucks, though they aren’t often considered until you need them. From A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service in St Augustine, FL, here’s a nod to one of the better vehicle advancements of our time and why it's important not to ignore warning signs.