Automotive News & Information - Old Hickory Car Care Center

There are a lot of drivers on the road today with improperly adjusted rearview mirrors, contributing to unnecessary blind spots and potentially hazardous driving conditions. At Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, we place a lot of value on efficiency; here’s how to get the most out of your mirrors.

“Tire rotation” is a term you hear frequently in the realm of vehicle maintenance, but what does it actually mean? How often should you have it done? Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson has the answers you’re looking for.

It’s no secret, commercial truck tires are expensive. The good news is, if one of your tires is experiencing issues, Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson has you covered. We want to make sure your fleet stays fully operational and you on the road! Here are some things to keep your eye on when it comes to your tires and tips to keep your tires lasting.

At Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, TN, we know how annoying a faulty fuel gauge can be. Never knowing how much gas you have in your car, truck, or SUV, and constantly running the risk of stranding yourself on the road somewhere, takes its toll after a while. Luckily, we can fix that.

Does your car, truck, or SUV shift at the wrong moment? Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson has the solution. Shift point issues can manifest themselves in two ways; either your car will rapidly shift through several or all the gears at low speed, low rpm, getting to the highest gear before you’ve gained enough momentum, or shifts will be delayed, the transmission refusing to shift until far into the RPM range.

The transmission in your truck works harder than any other on the road. A fully loaded semi weighs about 40 times as much as a normal passenger vehicle, and racks up twice the mileage. As such, it’s essential to keep your transmission in good shape and regularly maintenanced. Fortunately, Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson has you covered.

air pressure guage with mechanic putting air in tires

Good tire maintenance is important. At Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, we know how to make tires last, and why it’s important to service them regularly. An easy and effective aspect of tire maintenance is correct air pressure; here’s what you need to know.

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.