Fluid levels, tire condition, dashboard lights, and a variety of other items typically are briefly explored whenever you bring your vehicle in for maintenance here at Super Shop Automotive in Merced, CA, where we are 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 it's 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;
Columbus Day is a day that commemorates a time when the Americas were first discovered. Christopher Columbus is credited with discovering the New World, or the Americas. Just like Columbus came on a voyage to the Americas many of us go on voyages every day. From home to work, to school, to games, even to the grocery store, you travel everywhere in your car. When you get in your car, you can have confidence that it will take you where you need to go by getting your regular maintenance done at Super Shop Automotive in Merced, CA.
Diesel engines are known for their reliability - that’s probably at least partially why you bought one. However, like all things, diesels and their components wear out eventually. Fortunately, the technicians at Super Shop Automotive in Merced, CA have you covered. Here are some fuel system issues to watch out for.
Tires are what keeps your vehicle rolling, literally. Many people have found that shopping for tires is overwhelming because there are just so many choices. At Super Shop Automotive, we want to break it down for you so that it's easier to understand. There are four main categories of tires, and the right ones for you will depend on the kind of driving you do. Let's talk more about that!
While fuel pump issues are common, they often get misdiagnosed. What is your fuel pump, how do you know if yours is bad, and what should you do about it? At Super Shop Automotive in Merced, CA, we are going to make sure that you are an informed driver so you know what to look for and what you should do about it.
No matter what type of fleet vehicles or commercial trucks you maintain, the fuel system on your diesel is an integral part of keeping you on the road. Gas systems are pretty simple - there’s basically just a pump that pushes gasoline to the injectors. Diesels are a bit more complicated.
Your drive belts run everything - your AC, power steering, alternator, and water pump are all dependent on the belts that turn them. At Super Shop Automotive in Merced, CA, our goal is to keep your truck maintained, so you’re never stuck out on the road. Drive belts are a critical part of that goal.
Sometimes a tire goes flat over the course of days, weeks, or even months. A leak like this never has an obvious cause - so why is your tire losing air? From Super Shop Automotive in Merced, CA, here’s some info on leaky tires.