Automotive News & Information - Old Hickory Car Care Center

Your drive belts are simple but integral components to the function of your car, truck, or SUV. At Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, TN, belts are one of the first things we assess when looking over a vehicle, as they alone are in charge of operating your AC, water pump, alternator, and power steering.

Your vehicle configuration determines how it should be properly towed to avoid transmission damage. Specifically, it matters if your vehicle is front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive and whether it’s an automatic or a manual. From the professionals at Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, TN, here’s how to tow your vehicle:

If you drive a car with a manual transmission, you already know you have a clutch. But what exactly is it, and what does it do? At Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, we believe that knowing a little more about your car better prepares you to keep it maintained. Here’s what you should know about your clutch disc.

There are multiple types of tires on the market for almost every car, truck, or SUV. Once you decide it's time to replace your tires, the choice can be overwhelming. The type of tire you want depends on a variety of factors, from climate to how you drive. At Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, TN, our technicians have been trained to help you make that choice. Here’s a short rundown of common street tires that will suit your needs.

Obviously, the dirtier your fuel system is, the bigger the improvement you will see in performance and fuel economy after a fuel system cleaning. But it is important not to wait until your system is running poorly. If you do, by the time you get a cleaning, you’ve wasted hundreds of dollars in gas or even possibly damaged your fuel injectors and catalytic converter.

Does your transmission shudder when you take off from a stop? Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, TN can fix that for you.

Does your car continue trying to move forward after you’ve put it into park? You may have a transmission issue that needs to be addressed. Here’s what you should know, from the experts at Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, TN.

transmission fluid being poured into car

In theory, you shouldn’t have to add fluid to an automatic transmission. However, if your transmission is leaking, even slightly, at some point you’ll have to. Here’s what you should know, from Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, TN.