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

Once your new tires are mounted and balanced, you’ll want to keep them in good shape. To get the most out of your tires, inspect them regularly and keep up with maintenance - the difference between a tire that lasts 100k miles, and one that lasts 10k, mostly comes down to how well it’s been taken care of.

Diagnostic Tablet on engine transmission sensor

Our Atlantic Beach drivers have been experiencing issues with their transmissions and there are a few things that we here at ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body feel are important to know so that you are more comfortable and confident if you are, indeed experiencing a transmission problem of any kind. First, if you drive a vehicle manufactured in the past few decades, there’s a good chance your transmission has a variety of sensors attached to it which monitors all kinds of things - fluid pressure, vehicle speed, temperature, air intake at the engine, and so on. The first thing to check is your Transmission Sensor, which is a much more affordable fix than replacing your transmission!

Your tires are obviously important. However, it’s often underappreciated how much of a difference they make in the ride quality of your car, truck, or SUV, and what they can tell you about the condition of your vehicle. At ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, FL, we like to keep you well informed on what your vehicle is telling you, and how to keep it in good shape. Your tires have a lot to do with that.

alternator in a vehicle

Your alternator is a central component on any engine. The alternator is responsible for powering anything electronic on your vehicle, including the coils that fire your spark plugs. At ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, FL, we know a bad alternator when we see one - here’s how you can spot one too.

Is your engine on the way out? If it’s already kicked the bucket, then case closed - however, there are a number of other indicators that your engine is about to go, even if it’s still running at the moment. From ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, FL, here are some signs of trouble that predict an imminent engine failure is in the cards for your car, truck, or SUV.

Christopher K

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After calling several places about my replacing my starter, this shop not only was matching the lowest price of competitors but also fixed it in half a day, the same day I brought it in!! Most places required at least 14 days, and that was at a minimum. They also would answer the call within just a few rings when I checked up on the progress and didn't transfer me four times. I'm highly recommending this place because they went the extra mile, which to them is just their standard of quality.

Iesha Baker

Customer Review

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I experienced unexpected car trouble and at the last minute, John from ABC Transmission was able to diagnose and repair my car. I was just stationed here in Jacksonville and I’m so thankful that this shop is located right off Mayport naval base.

U-joints are a small, simple component - in fact, they have changed much since the very first automobiles. However, on any vehicle with a driveshaft, its ability to move depends entirely on the u-joint being there. You’ll often hear “maybe it’s the u-joints” as a solution offered for problems with a vehicle - but what are they, what do they do, and how do you know if yours is bad? ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, FL has the answers.