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Manual transmissions aren’t necessarily simple, but they’re much easier to understand in concept than their automatic counterparts. You’re probably aware there are gears in manual transmissions - but there’s a little more to it than that. Here are some of the major components you’ll find in a manual transmission.

Diesel engines are known for their durability, but even the best engine has to be replaced every once in a while. At A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service in St Augustine, FL, we want you to be aware of signs that your engine is about to call it quits.

You’ve likely encountered someone talking about their car or truck transmission "slipping”. What does that mean, why does it do it, and where do you go from here? At A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service in St Augustine, FL, our trained staff has the answers to get you safely back on the road. Transmission slippage is certainly one of the most dreaded issues you face as the owner of a car or truck’s and there are some indicators that let you know that something is wrong.

Fleet cars, vans, and trucks see a lot of wear and tear. If your engine has already called it a day, then it’s obviously case closed - you need a new engine or a new vehicle. However, there are many times when an engine is about to go down, and you can get it taken care of before it kicks the bucket for good - saving you time and towing in the process.

Automatic transmissions aren’t easily understood outside of specialists like those at A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service in St Augustine, FL. While it would be impossible to teach you enough to make you a transmission expert in a series of articles, what we can do is give you the fundamental knowledge you need to have a good idea of what your transmission is doing, and how it works.

Routine maintenance can lead us to discover all kinds of things you would think are obvious but as drivers with a routine, we simply get in and drive. We may think that if the lights come on and the car starts there are no issues, but at A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service in St Augustine we know what to look for and when to ask questions.

Keeping track of maintenance done on your fleet vehicles and commercial trucks is one of the most important aspects of fleet management. At A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service in St Augustine, FL, we track maintenance and repairs for a number of reasons. Here’s why: