Automotive News & Information - East Coast Auto Care, LLC

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Coolant leaks can be a pain - they’re elusive and have a lot of damage potential. Fortunately, at East Coast Auto Care in Jacksonville, FL, our technicians know exactly how to diagnose and repair a coolant leak, no matter where it is. Knowing more about where these coolant leaks appear and why they're a problem will help you to recognize a problem and get it repaired before it does further damage.

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While most fleet vehicles are chosen for their reliability, low maintenance, and durability, sometimes maintaining several of them at a time can become overwhelming. Let East Coast Auto Care in Jacksonville, FL put your mind at ease, with our fleet maintenance programs for any and all fleet vehicles.

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 East Coast Auto Care in Jacksonville, FL, 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.

If you’ve ever been behind the wheel of a commercial truck, you already know that driving in reverse isn’t easy. At East Coast Auto Care in Jacksonville, most of the damage we see is a result of an accident which occurred in reverse.

Keeping up with oil changes is one of the most important aspects of keeping your engine in good shape. However, you've probably noticed that the price of oil changes can vary pretty dramatically depending on what you get, and the oil all looks the same. Here's a breakdown of the difference between synthetic and conventional oil, from East Coast Auto Care in Jacksonville, FL.

Your car’s belts and hoses are essential to the cooling, air conditioning, and charging systems, and the engine. Here at East Coast Auto Care in Jacksonville, our team takes them seriously as we understand that ignoring the routine replacement intervals will result in a costly breakdown that could leave you stranded. There are so many components tied together with your belts & hoses that it isn't just a simple belt or hose requiring repairs when you allow things to progress to the stage where your car or truck has a breakdown due to a faulty belt or hose.

At East Coast Auto Care in Jacksonville, FL, we specialize in engine maintenance, service, customization, and repair. All of our technicians are equipped with the best equipment and training in the industry to ensure they know exactly what your specific engine needs are, no matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive.

If you operate a fleet of vehicles, you’ve probably listened to a vehicle and thought “that doesn’t sound right” at least once or twice. Strange noises are an indicator that something isn’t working right, and typically means something is wearing out a lot faster than it should, or is about to fail. At East Coast Auto Care in Jacksonville, FL, we can tell a lot about the condition of a vehicle just by listening to it. Specific noises and where they come from are often all you need to diagnose an issue and the severity of the problem. Here are some signs to listen out for.