Automotive News & Information - Old Hickory Car Care Center

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Ever looked at the bottom of your shoes and noticed that one area of the sole is more worn than another? The way you walk causes a wear pattern to occur as you put more weight on certain areas of your feet. If your shoe needed work, you would take it to a cobbler.

If you drive a performance or luxury vehicle, you know that your precision engineered equipment demands precision tuning. At Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, TN, we specialize in high-end imports and performance vehicles and keeping them up to par.

At Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, TN, our goal is to keep your car, truck, or SUV reliable and in great shape. To us, it’s important that we’re paying attention to both your needs and the needs of your vehicle. When it comes to oxygen sensors, sometimes it seems a bit nebulous on what they actually do and why they’re important; we’re here to clear things up for you.

hand holding radiator in front of car with hood up

Since the first automobiles, there have been radiators. Every liquid-cooled engine on the road has, and has always needed, a radiator; without it, the engine would overheat in no time, causing catastrophic engine failure. While the efficiency of radiators, the materials they’re made out of, and the shape and size of them have changed over time, radiators haven’t actually changed much over the last century or so. At Old Hickory Car Care Center we know that even though radiators generally last a long time, they do occasionally fail. When your radiator is malfunctioning you can trust our technicians to repair yours and get you back on the road.

interior of car

Leaks and drips that get the interior of your vehicle wet are definitely an inconvenience. Sitting water promotes rust, bad smells, and can ruin your carpet. Furthermore, the water often seems to come from seemingly nowhere, adding to the frustration. From Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, TN, here are some of the leading causes of water on your floor, and what you can do about it.

Sometimes a bad wheel bearing is obvious, sometimes it’s difficult to diagnose. From Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, TN, here are some symptoms to watch out for, and what to do about a bad wheel bearing.

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Is your engine knocking or ticking? Here’s some information on engine noises, what they mean, and what to do about it, from Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, TN.

Whenever your engine starts making a noise it shouldn’t be making, it’s always a cause for concern. If you’re hearing a rhythmic ticking or knocking sound, definitely have it checked into immediately. Here are some causes of engine ticks and knocks, and what to do about them.

Obviously, your brakes are pretty important. Your brake system is made of many components that all have to work correctly for your brakes to operate seamlessly. If one thing needs to be repaired, the whole system is compromised. Brake pads, rotors, hoses, calipers, and metal lines all play a part in stopping your car. At Old Hickory Car Care Center in Old Hickory Car Care Center, we’re here to make sure your car, truck, or SUV stops as it should.