Automotive Industry News & Information - Old Hickory Car Care Center

At Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, TN, we know managing a fleet or commercial truck is no small task. For that reason, we like to keep you informed on things to look out for, and what to do about them. Tires are an area worth paying attention to...tire condition determines ride quality and drivability, and provides useful insight into the condition of your vehicles.

Whether you drive a BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Porsche (some exclusions apply), Subaru, or other performance automobiles, your car has a cooling system. With winter right around the corner, at Old Hickory Car Care Center we want to make sure your cooling system is ready for the cold.

Leaky transmissions can be a pain, not only do they make a mess on the underside of your car, and in your driveway, but the transmission fluid is expensive and inconvenient to deal with. At Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, TN we want to provide you with some information on where transmission leaks start and how to end them so that maybe we can eliminate any future leaks.

Do you have a noisy vehicle? If so, you may need a new muffler or exhaust system from our team here at Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson. The purpose of your exhaust system is not only to reduce the noise but also to redirect fumes away from your vehicle. Redirecting these fumes protects passengers in the car from toxins created by burning fuel.

Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless chemical that can escape from an unsecured exhaust system, and if inhaled can pose very serious health hazards. If you experience an unusually loud sound coming from your vehicle, it is vital to get your exhaust system checked immediately!

inside view of gas tank of car with gas getting put in

With a few exceptions, today’s vehicles get much better gas mileage than they did even a couple of decades ago, despite getting constantly heavier and more powerful. How do they do it? Here are the points, from Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, TN.

Are you considering upgrading to a better transmission on your classic? Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, TN can help.

If you drive something old, there’s a good chance it has fewer gears than you’d like. With all the 6 and 8 speed transmissions on the road today, it’s hard to imagine that just a few decades ago we were getting by with just 2 or 3 gears. These days, there are some simple swap options - here are some things for you to consider.

No matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive, maintenance is the key to giving your engine a long life. At Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, TN, we focus on keeping your engine running strong.

Once you know what's in your transmission, and what’s connected to it, it’s much easier to understand how it works. Let's take a look at how it all comes together. At Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, TN, we want to make sure you know how your car works so you can keep it in great condition.