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Woman checking out under the hood where steam is coming from

Something will go wrong with your car, truck, or SUV eventually. The important thing is knowing what to do, and how to deal with it. Just knowing what to do in a situation often means the difference between a quick repair and thousands of dollars worth of work. If you see steam coming from under the hood, it’s important to deal with it appropriately and quickly. Here’s what’s going on, and what to do, from ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, FL.

You may have heard the term CV axle before in reference to your car but aren’t entirely sure what it means. Here’s your answer, from ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, FL, as well as a guide to determining if yours need replacement.

If you drive a vehicle with more than a few miles on it, there’s a good chance you’ve noticed an occasional drip underneath it that leaves spots wherever you park. Identifying what is leaking from your car will help you determine whether or not it’s a cause for concern, and what to do about it.

There are seven liquids a car can possibly drip: oil, gas, brake fluid, transmission fluid, gear oil, water, and coolant. How do you tell the difference? This article aims to help your know-how.

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I moved to Florida back in 2017 and have been taking both of my vehicles here. I will tell you that their customer service is great and their work is top notch. You will be satisfied that your vehicle was properly taken care of and that they did not try to rip you off. I will be moving to Cali now and pray that I will find an auto shop of this caliber.

driveshaft

Whatever type of truck you run in your fleet, they all have a driveshaft that connects the transmission to the differential, transferring power to the wheels. At ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, FL, we specialize in fleet vehicle maintenance and repair, including precision driveshaft care.

Have you ever noticed your dashboard ABS icon lit up? If you have it means there is an issue that needs to be diagnosed, ABS issues don’t need to be ignored long. The anti-lock braking system, or ABS, is an important feature on every modern car, truck, or SUV. It has been legally mandated since 2013 in the US but was standard on almost every vehicle even prior to that. Here’s what you need to know to make sure your ABS system doesn’t fail, from ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, FL.

Exhaust systems are one of the most neglected aspects of most vehicles. Exhaust pipes, catalytic converters, and mufflers are exposed to heat, emissions, and road damage. While your exhaust system is fairly simple and straightforward, these conditions mean it is inherently prone to rust and damage. As a result, this system is often one of the first systems you will have trouble within your car.

mechanic with gloves on holding transmission parts

Transmissions are complex pieces of equipment. Systems and components rely heavily on one another, and everything needs to be in working order for proper function. When one thing fails, there’s a snowball effect, and malfunctions and damages begin to occur. What can you do to make sure you keep it working? At ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, FL, we want to help when you need it, but we also want to teach you how to maintain your vehicle on your own. Good maintenance is the single largest contributing factor to how long your transmission will last and how well it will continue to work. Here are a few key points on maintenance from the ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body technicians.