If you drive a fleet or commercial vehicle, you log a lot of hours on the road. Inevitably, a flat tire is going to happen - it’s just a matter of knowing how to handle it when it does. Here’s what you need to remember, from Andrew's Diesel, Heavy Equipment, Auto & Tire in Spanish Fort, AL.
Exhaust systems are one of the most neglected aspects of most vehicles. Exhaust pipes, catalytic converters, and mufflers are exposed to heat, emissions, and road damage. While your exhaust system is fairly simple and straightforward, these conditions mean it is inherently prone to rust and damage. As a result, this system is often one of the first systems you will have trouble with on your car.
At Andrew's Diesel, Heavy Equipment, Auto & Tire in Spanish Fort, we know that in order to keep your car in good shape, it helps to know how it works. Here’s a quick rundown of a system that’s very important, but you take for granted until there’s a problem; your brakes.
Routine maintenance can lead us to discover all kinds of things you would think are obvious but as drivers with a routine, we simply get in and drive. We may think that if the lights come on and the car starts there are no issues, but at Andrew's Diesel, Heavy Equipment, Auto & Tire in Spanish Fort we know what to look for and when to ask questions. When your vehicle is pulling to one side there are several possibilities.
Your drive belts are simple but integral components to the function of your car, truck, or SUV. At Andrew's Diesel, Heavy Equipment, Auto & Tire in Spanish Fort, belts are one of the first things we assess when looking over a vehicle, as they alone are in charge of operating your AC, water pump, alternator, and power steering.
What condition are your tires in? At Andrew's Diesel, Heavy Equipment, Auto & Tire in Spanish Fort, AL, we want to make sure you can tell if your tires are in good condition or ready to be replaced. A simple visual inspection is all you need - it’s easy if you know what to look for. Our technicians have been trained to identify trouble before it hurts your vehicle, but they can also help you understand how to keep your eyes open for serious issues.
For all the new drivers on the road, young and old, Andrew's Diesel, Heavy Equipment, Auto & Tire in Spanish Fort, AL would like to welcome you to the automotive community. Here are a few wise words to live by, to make your entrance into the driving world go as smoothly as possible.
A good technician will give your car a quick inspection whenever you have maintenance performed. Fluid levels, tire condition, dashboard lights, and a variety of other items typically are briefly explored whenever you bring your vehicle in for maintenance. At Andrew's Diesel, Heavy Equipment, Auto & Tire in Spanish Fort, we're good at noticing things that need repair, but the fact of the matter is that only you know your car. You know when your car feels off when its been serviced last (or that it hasn't been serviced at all,) and have at least some vague idea of what’s going on with your vehicle day to day. Here are some questions you can ask us next time you come by the shop;
