Auto Repair in Alachua

  The Importance of Maintaining a Good Brake System   The proper function of your vehicle’s brakes can mean life or death. Brakes are one of the most important components in maintaining in your safety behind the wheel. Brakes provide the capability to stop your car in a matter of seconds, often times preventing accidents. The brake system on a vehicle is designed to decrease the speed of a vehicle using kinetic friction when the vehicle is in motion and keep the vehicle from rolling when stopped using static friction. This frictions causes heat and must be dispersed properly by the brake system into the air. The brake system uses fiction for overall control of the vehicle. To keep your brakes in top condition, have a technician give them an overview at your regularly scheduled oil change. Proper maintenance on your brake system would include checking the brake pads and rotors, flushing the brake fluid, bleeding the brake lines, and replacing or upgrading brake ... read more

Tips for prepping your vehicle for a successful spring break trip! Are you planning to drive south for spring break to enjoy the South Florida beaches? Or are you planning on using the week off to take a drive to visit family or friends? Here are 5 tips for prepping your vehicle for a spring break road trip:1.Brakes. Brakes. Brakes. You’re breaks are one of the most important pieces to ensuring your safety in a vehicle. Some of the indications that your brakes may need to be looked at or replaced include: - Noises. Are there any noises/screeches when applying the brakes? - Leaks. Look for any leaks under your vehicle. There’s a chance your brake fluid could be leaking. If you suspect any issues with your brakes, take your vehicle to your local and trusted automotive shop to have them further inspected. They can check out your brake pads and brake fluid to ensure that you are equip for a safe trip.   2.To ... read more

3 "Must-Knows" regarding Transmission Care Transmission work is our specialty here at Transmission Doctor and Auto Care. The transmission of the vehicle is responsible for taking the power from the engine and delivering it to the differential. This in turn sends power to the wheels and propels the car. All vehicles have transmissions of some type, whether automatic or standard. Today we will discuss 3 "must knows" regarding transmission care, which applies to you as a car owner!   1.Transmission Maintenance and How it Should be Performed Regular maintenance is most important in maintaining your transmissions longevity. If you are unsure about how often to have your transmission serviced, look at your owner’s manual maintenance schedule or call a reputable automotive repair shop. Servicing the transmission should include the removal of the transmission pan where the filter is located. The filter should be replaced and an inspection of the contents ... read more

All about Tires Tire safety is incredibly important and should be a priority in maintaining your safety on the road. Your tires are the only thing between your vehicle and the ground. Tires aid in carrying your vehicle, braking, traction, and direction. Without them, you would not be getting too far. Ways you can ensure tire safety at home:Proper Air Pressure One way to ensure tire safety is to be aware that each of your vehicles’ tires have the correct air pressure. It is common to hear that your tires should have a psi of anywhere from 32-35 psi, but your vehicles’ manufacturer has a recommended psi for your car. You will find this information in your owner’s manual or inside you driver side door on the door placard. The Placard has other useful information about your tire size as well. Maintaining proper tire pressure will increase the longevity of your tires as improper tire pressure my cause rapid or irregula ... read more

Whether you’re headed out on a long trip to grandma’s house or you’re planning on staying local for the holidays, prepping your vehicle for safe travels is something that shouldn’t be placed on the backburner. Here are 4 ways to ensure that your vehicle is 100% ready to hit the road: Address any known problems If you have any significant leaks or dashboard lights on it is crucial to address this before your travel. Bring your car into your local shop and have them identify the issue. Assess your tires If your tires aren’t 100% ready for the road, you might not make it 100% of your trip. Check the condition of your tires. We are looking for dry rotting, which is indicated by cracks in the rubber. Look at tread depth and ensure your tires don’t need to be replaced. Check your tire pressure. Reference your owners manual for proper tire pressure.. If you think you need new tires or have a possible air leak, bring your vehicle to your local, trusted ... read more