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

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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.

With AAA, roadside assistance, and the decreasing ability of people to fix and maintain their own vehicles, there are a lot of people on the road today who don’t know how to change a tire. Removing your wheel and replacing it with your spare may seem like a daunting task, but with this guide from ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, FL, you’ll have the knowledge you need when you find yourself in a bind.

Katherine Vickers

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Five-star service and staff! John was a great help and friendly guy. Had just an oil change today on the VW beetle but will return for full service in the future. Thanks!

Penny Sockel

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Great customer service and very friendly. I would highly recommend ABC for all your repair needs.