Automotive News & Information - ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body

Losing a belt on the road can turn a small problem into a big one instantly. At ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, we know efficient and cost-effective operation begins with preventative maintenance.

Balanced wheels are essential for a multitude of reasons, particularly on commercial trucks. At ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, FL, we have the precision equipment necessary to provide you with the best balance possible, keeping your truck smoothly and reliably on the road.

Who created the world’s first car is actually a matter of debate; since the invention of the engine, people had been installing them on horse carriages to make them self-propelled. Even when automobiles specifically designed for engines came around, they were hardly recognizable as a car by today’s standards. However, the first patented automobile, a vehicle specifically designed to be propelled by an engine, was built by Karl Benz and completed in 1885.

At ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, FL, we specialize in engine maintenance, service, customization, and repair. All of our technicians are equipped with the best equipment and training in the industry to ensure they know exactly what your specific engine needs are, no matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive.

One of the more annoying issues a car, truck, or SUV will develop is a grinding or scraping sound when you hit the brakes. What is it, and how do you make it stop? At ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, FL we have the answer.

If your car, truck or SUV is experiencing major engine issues, the technicians at ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, FL have you covered. Do you hear the engine knocking when it decides to start? Is there smoke pouring from your truck’s exhaust pipe? Whether you’re burning oil, your engine is on its last leg, or has simply given up altogether, we can help. And if you’re not sure what you need, we can help with that too.

At ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, we know that the difference between a vehicle that runs for 80,000 miles and a vehicle that makes it to 400,000 miles depends on one thing; maintenance. Here are a few tips to avoid some of the most notorious vehicle killers out there.

Your vehicle's belts and hoses are essential to the cooling, air conditioning and charging systems, and the engine. Don’t take these routine replacement intervals for granted because they can break down and leave you stranded.

What is the purpose and importance of your belts and hoses? The timing belt keeps the crankshaft and camshaft mechanically synchronized to maintain engine timing. Whether serpentine, V-belt, or fan belt (the belts on the outside of the engine), they all transmit power from the front of the engine to accessories that need to be driven, such as the air conditioning, the charging system, and fans. Radiator and heater hoses carry coolant to and from the engine, radiator, and heater core.