Automotive News & Information - Old Hickory Car Care Center

Alignment is the position of your wheels in relation to your vehicle and how they interact with the road. When your vehicle is properly aligned, your wheels will point in the same direction as the vehicle. To maintain proper control of your car, you must keep your wheels in proper alignment. Otherwise, steering will become difficult, your tires will wear unevenly and your fuel economy will decrease.

At Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, TN, we recommend always making it a priority to change your oil on time. Here’s a look into why it’s so important, and what happens if you don’t keep up with oil changes.

Automatic transmissions aren’t well understood outside of specialists like our technicians here at Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, TN. While it would be impossible to teach you enough to make you a transmission expert in a quick article, what we can do is give you the fundamental knowledge you need to have a good idea of what your transmission is doing and how it works. Being able to understand how your transmission works will help you identify any problems that may arise to prevent further wear and tear on your vehicle.

If your transmission is slipping, what are your options? As you’ve seen, a variety of issues can cause a transmission to slip. Likewise, repairs differ widely depending on the issue. Our highly trained technicians at Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, TN can recommend your best options. Here are some steps you should take to make sure your repair is as simple and cost effective as possible.

If you drive a vehicle with more than a few miles on it, there’s a good chance you’ve noticed an occasional drip underneath it that leaves spots wherever you park. Identifying what is leaking from your car will help you determine whether or not it’s a cause for concern, and what to do about it.

There are seven liquids a car can possibly drip: oil, gas, brake fluid, transmission fluid, gear oil, water, and coolant. How do you tell the difference? This article aims to help your know-how.

pothole in road with car in the background

Hitting a pothole always hurts - you may not be sure exactly what happens when you hit a pothole, but you can tell it’s not good for your car, truck, or SUV. Here are issues caused by potholes, and what to watch out for if you hit a really rough one, from Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, TN.

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My mom and I were on a cross country roadtrip traveling through Tennessee. Car started leaking. Concerned, we called every car repair center we could find. Old Hickory was the only one to say "Come on over. We'll get you taken care of." After a short wait, I was being told and shown exactly what was going on with my car. They went above and beyond to ensure my car was working properly and I understood that it wasn't a leak but instead AC condensation from the intense humidity us California's aren't used to. Old Hickory was my first impression of the South and will forever remain ingrained in my appreciation for the area. I am grateful for their generosity, patience, and commitment to safety.

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