Automotive News & Information - East Coast Auto Care, LLC

If your vehicle breaks down and you have to be towed make sure you are aware of proper steps to protect your vehicle's transmission. The vehicle’s configuration determines how it should be properly towed to avoid transmission damage. Specifically, it matters if your vehicle is front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive and whether it’s an automatic or a manual. From the professionals at East Coast Auto Care in Jacksonville, FL, here’s how to tow your vehicle:

People idle their vehicles for a variety of reasons - to warm it up on cool days and to keep it cool on warm days. But what does idling mean for your transmission? East Coast Auto Care in Jacksonville, FL has the answers.

It’s no secret, commercial truck tires are expensive. The good news is, if one of your tires is experiencing issues, East Coast Auto Care in Jacksonville, FL has you covered. We want to make sure your fleet stays fully operational and you on the road! Here are some things to keep your eye on when it comes to your tires and tips to keep your tires lasting.

Transmission failure is never a fun subject. But, if your transmission has finally bit the dust, don’t panic. East Coast Auto Care in Jacksonville, FL 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.

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 East Coast Auto Care in Jacksonville, FL wants you to know what to listen for.

Most commercial diesel engines these days are turbocharged. Turbos dramatically increase power and efficiency, particularly on diesel engines, which makes them a must-have item on engines that rely heavily on both. However, sometimes issues arise in turbo systems; at East Coast Auto Care in Jacksonville, FL, we can fix that.

If you’re reading this, you probably not excited to be here; the time has come for a new transmission. Fortunately, we at East Coast Auto Care are here to offer you solutions, and let you know that it’s not all bad. Replacing a tired and worn transmission will truly bring your car back to life, and you’ll probably be glad you did it.

You’ve heard the term “slipping transmission” before, and you know it’s nothing good. What exactly does a transmission slip feel like, and how much of a problem is it if your transmission is slipping? At East Coast Auto Care in Jacksonville, FL, our expert technicians have diagnosed and repaired every type of transmission issue in the book. Here’s a short explanation of transmission slippage, and what action you should take to get rid of it.