Automotive News & Information - Old Hickory Car Care Center

Since the first automobiles, there have been radiators. Every liquid-cooled engine on the road has, and has always needed, a radiator; without it, the engine would overheat in no time, causing catastrophic engine failure. While the efficiency of radiators, the materials they’re made out of, and the shape and size of them have changed over time, radiators haven’t actually changed much over the last century or so. At Old Hickory Car Care Center we know that even though radiators generally last a long time, they do occasionally fail. When your radiator is malfunctioning you can trust our technicians to repair yours and get you back on the road.

If you drive a car, truck, or SUV with a manual transmission, the pressure plate is an integral part of your vehicle. From Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, here’s what you need to know.

If you drive a Mercedes, Porsche, Subaru, BMW, Jaguar, or other performance and luxury vehicle, you’re a person who appreciates the value of quality. At Old Hickory Car Care Center, we share that appreciation - that’s why we specialize in quality cars and take pride in quality work.

Whether you drive a Porsche, Audi, BMW, Subaru, Land Rover, or other performance and luxury vehicles, your ball joints are an essential part of your car or SUVs performance and safety. From us at Old Hickory Car Care Center, here’s what to watch out for, to make sure your ball joints are in shape and ready to go.

The term “overdrive” is one you are most likely familiar with. What is overdrive though, really, and why is it important? Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, TN has the answer.

At Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, we understand all too well the importance of changing your oil regularly. Three to five thousand miles sounds like a lot, but it doesn’t really take that long to rack them up. The busier you are, the more you probably drive, and the more likely you are to forget it’s time to change your oil. Here are some reasons to pay attention to your oil changes, and help you better understand why oil changes are so important.

Tires are what keeps your vehicle rolling, literally. Many people have found that shopping for tires is overwhelming because there are just so many choices. At Old Hickory Car Care Center, we want to break it down for you so that it's easier to understand. There are four main categories of tires, and the right ones for you will depend on the kind of driving you do. Let's talk more about that!

Starter issues don’t necessarily indicate a bad starter; sometimes a transmission related issue is at fault. If you are experiencing starter difficulties, Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson has the information you need.