Automotive Industry News & Information - Old Hickory Car Care Center

At Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, the history of cars is a huge topic of interest to us. Here’s an interesting piece of automotive trivia, from us to you.

There can be a lot of uncertainty around remanufactured components. What are they, what does remanufactured mean, and when are they a good choice? Remanufactured components offer a cost-effective way to repower, rather than replace, a fleet vehicle. This article aims to clear up some of the confusion around remanufactured components and offer some insight into why they are the right choice. Here’s what you need to know, from Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, TN.

If you operate a fleet of vehicles, you’ve probably listened to a vehicle and thought “that doesn’t sound right” at least once or twice. Strange noises are an indicator that something isn’t working right, and typically means something is wearing out a lot faster than it should, or is about to fail. At Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, TN, we can tell a lot about the condition of a vehicle just by listening to it. Specific noises and where they come from are often all you need to diagnose an issue and the severity of the problem. Here are some signs to listen out for.

At Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, we know how important it is that your fleet benefits you as much as possible. One of the easiest ways to ensure this is by minimizing breakdowns. Breakdowns are expensive, time-consuming, and throw a wrench into operations; and as anyone who operates a fleet knows, time and efficiency are the most important factors in getting the most out of your fleet. Here are some tips on minimizing breakdowns in your fleet, from Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, TN.

Transmission failure is never a fun subject. But, if your transmission has finally bit the dust, don’t panic. Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, TN has the solutions you need that will save you time and money in the long run. We're here to help you explore all your options so you can make the best decision for you and your vehicle.

Balanced wheels are essential for a multitude of reasons, particularly on commercial trucks. At Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, TN, we have the precision equipment necessary to provide you with the best balance possible, keeping your truck smoothly and reliably on the road.

While some keys or key fobs can only be obtained from dealerships, most cars can be programmed to accept a new key or key fob without expensive dealer intervention. At Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, we often provide such services, at a fraction of the cost.

While your transmission can certainly fail silently, there are certain sounds which indicate you have an issue. The sooner you catch a transmission problem the better, so Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, TN wants you to know what to listen for.