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

At ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, FL, we’ve seen and diagnosed every warning light in the book. Many people ignore their check engine light, and while it isn’t advised, often get away with it. Transmission warning lights are different, however. Here's what it means and what you should do when it comes on.

What are radial tires, where do they come from, and why are they important? If you own or operate a fleet or commercial truck, radial tires are an advancement you’re thankful for, whether you realize it or not. Here’s why, from ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, FL.

If your transmission is slipping, what are your options? As you’ve seen, a variety of issues can cause a transmission to slip. Likewise, repairs differ widely depending on the issue. Our highly trained technicians at ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, FL can recommend your best options. Here are some steps you should take to make sure your repair is as simple and cost effective as possible.

If you drive, you’re eventually going to have to deal with a flat tire. Flat tires often come at the most inconvenient times but knowing what to do and how to handle them will help you be comfortable when the need arises. So if you find yourself with a flat, here’s what to do next, from ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, FL.

At ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, our expert mechanics are here to work for you. On large commercial trucks, there’s one component that works harder than almost all the rest; your brakes. Our technicians have the knowledge and ability necessary to have your truck stopping like the day it rolled off the lot, no matter what the problem is.

At ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, we know you’re busy. We also know that while there are certain issues with your car, truck, or SUV you can ignore for a while, some of them shouldn’t wait. While serious issues are often obvious, sometimes they aren’t - ball joints are one such case.

At ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, we know that in order to keep your car in good shape, it helps to know how it works. Here’s a quick rundown of a system that’s very important, but you take for granted until there’s a problem; your brakes.

As cars become more technologically advanced, the importance of your vehicle’s battery becomes more important. In the old days, a car battery essentially worked, or it didn’t; if it was good enough to start the car, it was good enough. Moderns vehicles are a different story. A faulty battery can cause a variety of issues, including engine codes, sensor failures, irregular transmission behavior, and the list goes on.

Battery failure often causes issues that are commonly misdiagnosed, and in the hands of the wrong auto repair shop, a mechanic may spend hundreds of your hard-earned dollars chasing problems that don’t exist. At ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, FL, our mechanics are familiar with modern vehicles and the problems that accompany them.