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

Leaky transmissions can be a pain, not only do they make a mess on the underside of your car, and in your driveway, but the transmission fluid is expensive and inconvenient to deal with. At East Coast Auto Care in Jacksonville, FL we want to provide you with some information on where transmission leaks start and how to end them so that maybe we can eliminate any future leaks.

If you drive a Mercedes, Porsche, Subaru, BMW, Jaguar, or other performance and luxury vehicle, you’re a person who appreciates the value of quality. At East Coast Auto Care, we share that appreciation - that’s why we specialize in quality cars and take pride in quality work.

Turbochargers are intricate and precise components, but not all that complicated or difficult to understand. By knowing the parts of your car’s turbocharger and its functions, you’ll have a much better idea of how one works. East Coast Auto Care in Jacksonville, FL has exactly what you’re looking for.

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.

If you drive performance or luxury vehicle (Subaru, BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, Land Rover, etc.) you’re aware that you have a complex and precision-engineered machine. When things start to go wrong, sometimes they go wrong in a hurry. Here are some things to watch out for, from East Coast Auto Care in Jacksonville, FL.

Obviously, your brakes are pretty important. Your brake system is made of many components that all have to work correctly for your brakes to operate seamlessly. If one thing needs to be repaired, the whole system is compromised. Brake pads, rotors, hoses, calipers, and metal lines all play a part in stopping your car. At East Coast Auto Care in Jacksonville, FL, we’re here to make sure your car, truck, or SUV stops as it should.

Sometimes a bad wheel bearing is obvious, sometimes it’s difficult to diagnose. From East Coast Auto Care in Jacksonville, FL, here are some symptoms to watch out for, and what to do about a bad wheel bearing.

If you drive a performance car or SUV, you want to take every measure possible to ensure it stays in good shape and running well. For many drivers of precision-engineered vehicles like BMW, Audi, Porsche, Subaru, etc., warming up the engine is a part of taking care of your vehicle. But is it necessary?