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

In the old days, when your headlight burned out you just replaced the entire thing with a new glass bulb. Modern headlights are plastic assemblies, with a bulb inserted through the back. What this means, is that the plastic lens that light shines through never gets replaced, and eventually will begin to oxidize and deteriorate due to time, weather, and heat from your bulb. Today you will learn when it’s time to fix or replace your headlight assemblies, what options you have in doing so, and what the benefits are.

This is a clutch gone completely wrong and something you want to be sure doesn't happen with your vehicle! So how do you ensure you are not having an issue with your clutch when most drivers simply get in and drive? What do you look for? That is a question many of our customers ask us here at ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach and one this driver did not.

Your fleet or commercial truck works hard, every day. Most commercial vehicles are heavy, and constantly under load. As a result, your brakes will inevitably develop issues over time. At ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, FL, we can fix that.

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Coolant leaks can be a pain - they’re elusive and have a lot of damage potential. Fortunately, at ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, FL, our technicians know exactly how to diagnose and repair a coolant leak, no matter where it is. Knowing more about where these coolant leaks appear and why they're a problem will help you to recognize a problem and get it repaired before it does further damage.

Losing a belt on the road can turn a small problem into a big one instantly. At ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, we know efficient and cost-effective operation begins with preventative maintenance.

Balanced wheels are essential for a multitude of reasons, particularly on commercial trucks. At ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, FL, we have the precision equipment necessary to provide you with the best balance possible, keeping your truck smoothly and reliably on the road.

Who created the world’s first car is actually a matter of debate; since the invention of the engine, people had been installing them on horse carriages to make them self-propelled. Even when automobiles specifically designed for engines came around, they were hardly recognizable as a car by today’s standards. However, the first patented automobile, a vehicle specifically designed to be propelled by an engine, was built by Karl Benz and completed in 1885.

At ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, FL, we specialize in engine maintenance, service, customization, and repair. All of our technicians are equipped with the best equipment and training in the industry to ensure they know exactly what your specific engine needs are, no matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive.