Automotive Industry News & Information - Old Hickory Car Care Center

While fleet trucks and vehicles tend to persist as some of the more simplistic vehicles on the road, the modernization and computerization of the automotive world has not left them untouched. These days, everything is equipped with computer systems, sensors, modules, and more. At Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, TN, our professional technicians have the knowledge, equipment, and ability necessary to provide the accurate and vital diagnostics required to keep your fleet on the road.

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At Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, TN, we’ve seen a lot of worn out and tired transmissions. How do you know if it’s time to replace yours?

Gear shift in car with manual transmission

By now, it’s likely you’ve heard someone claim “manuals get better gas mileage than automatics.” While in the past this has certainly been true – driving an automatic was truly a sacrifice, dramatically affecting acceleration, reliability, and gas mileage – is it still the case in the modern era? Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, TN has the answers.

Your drive belts are simple but integral components to the function of your car, truck, or SUV. At Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, belts are one of the first things we assess when looking over a vehicle, as they alone are in charge of operating your AC, water pump, alternator, and power steering.

Nobody knows your vehicle better than you; if you suspect it isn’t driving the way it used to, there’s a good chance you’re correct. The truth of the matter is there are countless reasons and remedies for such a broad subject, but Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, TN has compiled a list of a few common problems that can cause a vehicle to drive poorly.

At some point, you’re gonna get a flat tire. It’s just a hazard of driving. At Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, TN, we like to do what we can to keep you and your vehicle ready for anything. Here’s what you should do.

mechanic working on ball joints on a vehicle

If you own or operate a fleet of vehicles or a commercial truck, chances are you’ve encountered a bad ball joint or two. How do you catch one before it breaks, and why is it important? Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, TN has the answers.

Though transmissions are generally reliable, there are a great number of issues that can develop with one. From Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, TN, here’s a general overview of the types of problems your transmission may develop, all of which we service and repair.