Automotive News & Information - Old Hickory Car Care Center

emissions testing being done on a vehicle

On modern vehicles, the PCV system (Positive Crankcase Ventilation System) is essential to ensuring your car or truck is ready to go when you are and remains a long-lasting, reliable vehicle. It’s much more than just emissions control - your PCV system serves multiple purposes and is quite interesting! How does it work, and what are those purposes? Here at Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, TN, we have those answers for you!

mechanic balancing a tire in the auto shop

Two things matter when mounting new tires on your truck or commercial vehicle. First, you want it done right. Second, you want it done fast. For both, Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, TN has you covered.

woman looking at engine with steam coming out

An engine overheating can cause irreparable damage - preventing that from happening is crucial to keeping your car, truck, or SUV on the road. Here’s a rundown on the causes of engine overheating, from Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, TN.

Sometimes, it’s obvious when you need new brakes and sometimes it isn’t. Knowing what to look for and what causes issues will help keep you safe and remind you of when you should get your brakes checked out. Here are some symptoms of bad brakes, and what causes the issue from Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, TN.

Don’t you hate it when potholes sneak up on you? There is a lot of money being spent on vehicle damage due to potholes. Do you know what parts of your car could receive the most damage? Old Hickory Car Care Center is the leader in Jackson, TN for the service and repair of automotive tires. We know the kind of damage that can be done, so if you suspect something is wrong with your car or truck, it’s always a good idea to stop by so we can take a quick look.

You may have heard the term CV axle before in reference to your car but aren’t entirely sure what it means. Here’s your answer, from Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, TN, as well as a guide to determining if yours need replacement.

Transmission slippage can be caused by a variety of factors which are sometimes difficult to pin down. From Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, TN, here’s a rundown of the more common issues that may cause a transmission to slip.

Your car, truck, or SUV is equipped with various filters that keep the air going into your engine clean, the air you breathe in the vehicle, the fuel that supplies your engine, and the oil that keeps it going. How often should you have them replaced? It depends on the filter, the vehicle, and the environment. Here’s what you need to know, from Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, TN.