Automotive News & Information - Old Hickory Car Care Center

At some point, you’re gonna get a flat tire. It’s just a hazard of driving. At Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, TN, we like to do what we can to keep you and your vehicle ready for anything. Here’s what you should do.

mechanic working on ball joints on a vehicle

If you own or operate a fleet of vehicles or a commercial truck, chances are you’ve encountered a bad ball joint or two. How do you catch one before it breaks, and why is it important? Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, TN has the answers.

Though transmissions are generally reliable, there are a great number of issues that can develop with one. From Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, TN, here’s a general overview of the types of problems your transmission may develop, all of which we service and repair.

At Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, TN, our goal is to help you understand your transmission a little better and keep your car, truck, or SUV reliably on the road. If you ever hit the key and your engine fails to turn over, whether it’s once a month, once a week, or every day, you’ve got the beginnings of an issue worth dealing with.

If you own or operate a fleet or commercial vehicle, you’ve undoubtedly heard the horrible squeal of a belt on its last leg. Luckily, Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, TN has the solution.

When it comes to transmissions, your fluid level is essential. Too much or too little fluid can affect pressure, cooling abilities, and lubrication. In order to best care for your vehicle, it's important to know what to look for, so from our shop here at Old Hickory Car Care Center here are a few tips.

mechanic placing a car battery into a vehicle

Your car’s radio and headlights, plus a slew of other important functions, are powered by an electrical current generated by your vehicle’s engine. A vital part of generating electricity is having a place to store it while it’s not being used. This is where your car battery comes into play. The battery of your vehicle holds electrical energy while the car is off in order to help the engine turn over and create a spark to start internal combustion. Without a working battery, your car will not be able to start. If you allow our team here at Old Hickory Car Care Center to perform proper maintenance, an average car battery can start your car reliably for roughly four years.

If you’re ever in a situation where you must remove the battery from your vehicle, it’s important to know what you’re doing. It seems pretty straight forward, and it is. However, there are some important things to remember when disconnecting the battery in your car, truck, or SUV. Here are some tips on disconnecting a car battery, from Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, TN.