Automotive Industry News & Information - Old Hickory Car Care Center

At Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, TN, our mechanics have diagnosed and repaired every transmission problem in the book. We’d like to pass some of our knowledge along to you, in order to help you understand your transmission a little better. Here, we discuss the synchronizers in your manual transmission, and how to know if one of yours is faulty.

Do you need new brake pads? Most of the time, if you think you do, the answer is yes. While a lot of auto parts stores sell brake pads with lifetime warranties, don’t be misled...brake pads will still wear down.

The Turbo on your Chevrolet, Dodge, or Ford diesel truck is an integral component of your truck’s ability to perform. Turbos affect everything from power output to fuel mileage, allowing your pickup to reach its full potential in terms of power, torque, and efficiency. At Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, turbo knowledge is one of our specialties, because we understand the importance of quality turbo parts, replacements, and repair.

At Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, we know an important part of your ability to care for your transmission lies in your knowledge about how it works. Here is some information on the tow button, if your car, truck, or SUV is equipped with one.

It is often the last thing you check and statistically, most people ignore their tires, yet tires are undoubtedly a critical safety component on a vehicle. Here at Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, TN, we know where the rubber meets the road affects traction, handling, steering, stability, and braking. Because of this, sudden tire failure can have serious consequences, especially if it occurs when operating at high speeds. We thought it important to share the real facts about tires for our area drivers.

At Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, TN, we know that the life of a transmission is solely dependent on the quality of repair and maintenance it receives.

The differentials on your Ford, Chevrolet, or Dodge diesel pickup are some of the hardest working components on your truck. At Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, TN, our technicians are experts in maintaining, repairing, and replacing differentials, keeping your truck reliably on the road.

You’ve probably heard the term “transmission flush” before at some point in your automotive experience. But what exactly does it mean to have your transmission flushed, and why does it matter? Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, TN has the answers.