Automotive Industry News & Information - Old Hickory Car Care Center

A huge part of what the hydraulic system in your transmission does is tell the mechanical components what to do and when to do it. Even if you don't understand how that works, our technicians at Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, TN have trained with the best to make sure they understand all the ins and outs of your system. We want you to understand what we're talking about when we talk to you about your vehicle so we'll break down some aspects of your hydraulic system.

If you drive a lightweight car, truck, or SUV, the torque converter you have installed is probably just fine. For those of you with more heavy-duty applications, like high horsepower setups or towing rigs, the stock converter may not be enough. At Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, TN, we can help you determine if your torque converter is right for the job you need to be done.

A slipping transmission is never a good thing. What causes it, what forms does it take, and how do you know if yours is slipping? From Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, TN, here’s what you need to know.

At Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, we understand that your exhaust system is an essential aspect of your vehicle’s ride quality and performance. Our technicians are professionals in exhaust system replacement and repair, ensuring your car, truck, or SUV sounds great and keeps running smoothly.

Routine services are routine for a good reason. Schedule them with us here so we can be sure that your vehicle stays in the best shape. Here’s a look into what happens when routine services aren’t performed, from Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, TN.

Once you’ve got your fleet vehicle or commercial truck back on the road, it’s important to take the proper steps to keep it that way. At Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, TN we have you covered. Sometimes engines just wear out - but there’s a good chance your last engine took a turn for the worst as a result of maintenance issues that went unnoticed or weren’t taken care of in time.

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The operation of your transmission depends on your hydraulics. Even if that sounds like a foreign language to you, at Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, TN, we speak the automotive language. We want you to understand what we're talking about, so here are the basics of the hydraulic functions behind your transmission.

If you've been driving for any amount of time, you’re probably aware that your car, truck, or SUV needs a wheel alignment on occasion. However, did you know that depending on what you drive, your rear wheels may also require attention? Here’s what you need to know about rear wheel alignments, from Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, TN.