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

Once you have a set of new tires installed on your commercial truck or fleet vehicle, you’ll want to get the most out of them. By maintaining them correctly and inspecting them regularly, you’ll keep them on the road for many miles to come. At ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, FL we want you to be able to drive on your tires for miles, so let us help you do just that!

At ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, we’re not only here to fix your truck when something goes wrong...we’re here to help you understand your truck a little better, too. Here are some tips concerning your thermostat - how it works, what to watch out for, and what to do about it when one fails.

If you operate a fleet of vehicles, you’ve probably listened to a vehicle and thought “that doesn’t sound right” at least once or twice. Strange noises are an indicator that something isn’t working right, and typically means something is wearing out a lot faster than it should, or is about to fail. At ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, FL, we can tell a lot about the condition of a vehicle just by listening to it. Specific noises and where they come from are often all you need to diagnose an issue and the severity of the problem. Here are some signs to listen out for.

If you're prepping to go on a road trip, you need to be sure that your vehicle is ready for the journey. An unmaintained vehicle could be the difference between a good trip and a trip that goes south really quickly. Here at ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body, we want to remind you of some things to do so you and your vehicle are ready for the road.

Your car’s belts and hoses are essential to the cooling, air conditioning, and charging systems, and the engine. Here at ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, our team takes them seriously as we understand that ignoring the routine replacement intervals will result in a costly breakdown that could leave you stranded. There are so many components tied together with your belts & hoses that it isn't just a simple belt or hose requiring repairs when you allow things to progress to the stage where your car or truck has a breakdown due to a faulty belt or hose.

Wheel bearings are an often overlooked, but incredibly important component on your diesel truck; and when one begins to fail, other problems begin to arise. ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach has the information you need to recognize a problem before it turns into a bigger one. Here’s what to look out for:

Awareness and safety are at the top of our list of concerns here at ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body, even more so with all the recall scare that happens in the news. We think a well-maintained car is a safe car that can also save you money in the long run. Here are our top ten tips for keeping your family safe, saving you money, and keeping your car running smoothly.

There are a few things that matter when mounting new tires on your truck or commercial vehicle. First, you want it done right. Second, you want it done fast. For both, ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, FL has you covered. We've been trained to do it right the first time and make sure you're satisfied.