Auto Repair in Alachua

Begin the New Year with Maintenance in Mind: A Guide to Vehicle Care As we usher in the new year, it's the perfect time to make resolutions for a healthier and happier life. While personal goals often take the spotlight, it's crucial not to overlook the well-being of another important aspect of our daily routines – our vehicles. Just like our bodies, our cars require consistent maintenance to ensure optimal performance and longevity. In this blog post, we'll explore the importance of being aware of required maintenance and understanding the various types of services your vehicle may need. Dashboard Indicators and Beyond: Most modern vehicles come equipped with dashboard indicators that signal when certain maintenance tasks are due. While these indicators are helpful, it's essential to note that not all required maintenance is programmed into them. Some critical services may not trigger a warning light, making it imperative for vehicle owners to ... read more

  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