Automotive Industry News & Information - Old Hickory Car Care Center

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.

At Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, TN, our priority is keeping your car or SUV in the best possible condition, for as long as possible. If you drive a BMW, Audi, Porsche, Subaru, Land Rover, or other luxury or performance vehicle, you want to keep it going strong for years to come. A huge part of that is keeping up with oil changes.

Most modern transmissions have a “limp mode” or “safe mode” that they may default to if an error is detected. What does it mean if your transmission has entered safe mode, and where do you go from there? Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, TN has the answers you need.

When something goes wrong on your vehicle, it can be tempting to take the cheapest route. With eBay, Amazon, and the countless other sources for car and truck parts on the market today, many people decide to go that route to save some money. Here are some points to consider when buying quality automotive parts, from Old Hickory Car Care Center in Jackson, TN.