Automotive News & Information - East Coast Auto Care, LLC

There comes a time in the life of every fleet vehicle or commercial truck when you have to decide - is it time to retire that truck or van, or should you put the money into fixing it? At East Coast Auto Care in Jacksonville, FL, we’re here to help.

If you own or operate a fleet or commercial truck, there’s a lot that factors into having a major repair done on one of your vehicles. At East Coast Auto Care in Jacksonville, FL, we’re here to help you make the right choice.

Flat tires are a huge inconvenience. The only thing worse than having a flat on your way home from work is having to wait on a tow truck to come to get you. East Coast Auto Care in Jacksonville, FL wants to give you some tips on how to change your own tire so that you can keep money in your pocket and get your car back on the road.

At East Coast Auto Care in Jacksonville, FL, we know replacing an entire engine can be a tough call to make - that’s why we’re here to help you make an expert decision on the matter.

Manual transmissions are durable, reliable pieces of equipment. Still, sometimes problems arise. East Coast Auto Care in Jacksonville has the answer to a question that plagues many manual transmissions; why does my transmission pop out of gear?

It doesn't matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive, your tires are important. You probably know it’s time for a new set when the tread gets low - but how do you know if something else is wrong? East Coast Auto Care in Jacksonville, FL explains.

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? East Coast Auto Care in Jacksonville, FL has the answers.

Unless you are confident in your abilities as an automotive mechanic, there is really only one rule when purchasing a flood-damaged vehicle: don’t do it. Unfortunately, sometimes sellers aren’t particularly straight-forward with their used cars. Many will try to hide the fact that it’s been damaged by floodwaters at all or try to convince potential buyers that the car is in fact fine. “It has gone months with no issues” or “technically it is flood-damaged but” are two red flags, and while it isn’t impossible for a flood car to be fine, it’s altogether a good idea to stay away.