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

A light on the dash that doesn't say - washer fluid is low immediately panics you right? It can happen when you don't keep up with standard maintenance and with older vehicles, you see it due to the age of the vehicle, however here at ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, we like to keep you driving happy and listening to your favorite songs or talking to friends and family worry-free! Here are some quick tips and hard lines in the sand that you do not need to ignore.

Keeping track of maintenance done on your fleet vehicles and commercial trucks is one of the most important aspects of fleet management. At ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, FL, we track maintenance and repairs for a number of reasons. Here’s why:

Every car, truck, van, and SUV on the road today has headlights. However, you've probably noticed an increase in different types of headlights in more recent years - gone are the days where every vehicle on the road had the same bulb. Here is some information on headlights, from ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, FL.

Ever looked at the bottom of your shoes and noticed that one area of the sole is more worn than another? The way you walk causes a wear pattern to occur as you put more weight on certain areas of your feet. If your shoe needed work, you would take it to a cobbler.

Your pickup truck is heavy and hard working, whether it’s a Chevy, Ford, or Dodge. If you add towing to the mix, it’s even heavier and has to work harder. Your brakes are one of the most wear and tear prone systems on your diesel pickup, but at ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, FL, we can help you keep yours in good shape.

If you drive a vehicle with a manual transmission, you know that clutch replacement can be an expensive and time-consuming job. ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach has some tips to keep your clutch replacements as infrequent as possible.

Cars driving on road with wipers and headlights on

True safety starts with being able to see where you are driving. Your lights and wipers play a major role in safe driving and the chance of an accident increases if you can't see or be seen. No matter what time of year, it's important to make sure your vehicle's lights and wipers are working properly so your visibility is not compromised and you can be seen by others. From the driver's seat, you may not notice a light that isn't working, but when a big rain comes it becomes easier to see what you are missing! When wet weather hits your roads is not the time for you to discover limited visibility problems. Here at ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body we take our Atlantic Beach drivers' safety seriously and inspect their vehicles when they come in for service.

At ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, transmissions are our game, and taking care of them is at the top of our list of priorities. Here are 5 things you can do to take care of your transmission, from the pros: