Automotive Industry News & Information - East Coast Auto Care, LLC

Balanced wheels are essential for a multitude of reasons, particularly on commercial trucks. At East Coast Auto Care in Jacksonville, we have the precision equipment necessary to provide you with the best balance possible, keeping your truck smoothly and reliably on the road.

While diesel engines have become more common in trucks and certain cars, overwhelmingly the most common car, truck, and SUV powerhouse found on the road today is the gasoline combustion engine. At East Coast Auto Care in Jacksonville, our technicians are skilled in every aspect of gasoline engine maintenance and repair, to keep yours reliably on the road and running strong.

“Spark plug” is a word you are likely familiar with; it’s one of those car terms that you’ve heard your whole life. You know they’re important, you know sometimes they need to be changed. But how do you know when it’s time to replace them? What do they do, and where do they go wrong? East Coast Auto Care in Jacksonville has the answers.

At East Coast Auto Care in Jacksonville, FL, we understand that big trucks mean bigger risk on the road. Here are some tips to remember, to reduce the likelihood of an accident next time you’re on the job.

Losing a belt on the road can turn a small problem into a big one instantly. At East Coast Auto Care in Jacksonville, we know efficient and cost-effective operation begins with preventative maintenance.

Transmissions are complex, and over time they will wear out and eventually break. Knowing what to look for will play a key role in preventing your transmission from failing prematurely. At East Coast Auto Care in Jacksonville, FL we want to give you some insight on how your transmission works and how it can fail.

Can you say for certain all the tires in your fleet, or on your commercial truck, are roadworthy and ready? Proper attention to tire condition is so important, but how do you properly care for your tires? From East Coast Auto Care in Jacksonville, FL, here’s what you need to know.

Does your car, truck, or SUV shift at the wrong moment? East Coast Auto Care in Jacksonville has the solution. Shift point issues can manifest themselves in two ways; either your car will rapidly shift through several or all the gears at low speed, low rpm, getting to the highest gear before you’ve gained enough momentum, or shifts will be delayed, the transmission refusing to shift until far into the RPM range.