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Automatic transmissions are the default now - with efficiency approaching or surpassing that of manual transmissions, and automatics with 8 or 10 electronically controlled gears, it’s no surprise they’ve gained so much popularity over the past few decades. But where did it all start? ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, FL has the answers.

If you own or operate a fleet or commercial vehicle, you’ve undoubtedly heard the horrible squeal of a belt on its last leg. Luckily, ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, FL has the solution.

Coolant flushes are an important maintenance procedure, necessary for keeping your truck reliably on the road. At ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, we know that coolant flushes are a key aspect of preventative maintenance that goes a long way.

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At ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, we know there’s a lot of conflict on when you should maintenance certain things on your truck. We also know there are consequences to neglecting maintenance; the difference between a truck that breaks down all the time and a truck that has covered over a million miles virtually trouble free all boils down to maintenance.

As your vehicle ages, it not only gains sentimental value but a number of maintenance measures arise as well. Trucks from previous decades have the potential to keep their value and functionality for many years. Here are some tips from ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body to keep your older truck running for a prolonged time.

Does your steering wheel feel like it’s fighting you when trying to drive in a straight line? Does your truck turn too aggressively when you try to go one direction, and poorly when you try to go another? There are a few possibilities as to what it means if your truck resists going in a straight line. ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach has the answers for you.

Your vehicle configuration determines how it should be properly towed to avoid transmission damage. Specifically, it matters if your vehicle is front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive and whether it’s an automatic or a manual. From the professionals at ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, FL, here’s how to tow your vehicle:

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, FL, 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.