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

Vehicle belts aren’t that different than the belts that hold up your trousers. They need to fit properly and stay in place, and if they break, sag, or wear out, you’ll probably wish you were wearing a different belt that day. The same goes for the belts in your car. Your engine compartment is a punishing environment, and while all auto belts are made of materials designed to be both flexible and tough, even the toughest materials will eventually wear out due to the extreme temperatures under the hood.

Keeping the interior of your car, truck, or SUV clean and in good shape is an important part of making your vehicle last. ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach has some tips on keeping your car clean inside, and why keeping it clean matters.

Tires are what keeps your vehicle rolling, literally. Many people have found that shopping for tires is overwhelming because there are just so many choices. At ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body, we want to break it down for you so that it's easier to understand. There are four main categories of tires, and the right ones for you will depend on the kind of driving you do. Let's talk more about that!

At ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, we believe it’s important for you to know how different systems in your car, truck, or SUV operate. Whether you want to know what to watch out for, or you’re just curious about how things work, we’re here to supply the answers.

At ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, efficiency is a concept that interests us. While your fuel economy is largely dependent on what kind of car, truck, or SUV you drive, there are a variety of tips and tricks to get the most bang for your buck. We’ve provided a few of our favorites here.

Getting into the habit of saving on fuel now will mean you’ll be ready when prices start hitting the $4.00-gallon mark once again. You don’t have to buy a new, fuel-efficient car, either. No one wants to trade a fuel bill for a car payment, so take a look at our top 5 ways to save on fuel and you may just be able to pocket a little extra money at the end of the month.

You know how often to change your engine oil; but what about the gear oil in your standard shift transmission? Here’s a short guide, from ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach.

Tires are often neglected, but easy to maintain. As long as they work, most people don’t really think about them. However, if you take care to properly maintain your vehicle and your tires, they will last much, much longer. At ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, we see all too often the results of poor tire maintenance, and the result is expensive new tires. Here’s what you can do to make sure you don’t become part of that statistic.