brakes on a vehicle

Brake pads are important - you don’t need them to go, but you do need them to stop. At Super Shop Automotive in Merced, CA, we like to keep your vehicle stopping exactly as it should - it’s less dangerous, and it keeps insurance premiums low. So, how do you know if your brake pads are going bad? How do they work? What even are they? We’ve got the answers!

diesel

It’s important to keep you Duramax, Cummins, or Power stroke diesel in shape and running strong. Let the technicians at Super Shop Automotive in Merced, CA keep your Chevy, Ford, or Ram pickup in great shape and ready for anything.

puddle spot on concrete from a leak

Whether it’s due to damage, or simply old age, leaky trucks are a problem. At Super Shop Automotive in Merced, we can fix that for you.

Water leaks are common and hazardous. Not only do they cause rust, rot, and mold damage to your trucks, they also put any cargo inside at risk. No customer wants their boxes and products to arrive water damaged - it not only makes your company look bad but can cost you a lot of money. 

diesel tech working on engine

When you think about diesel engines, you probably think about large trucks and machinery, and maybe a few oddball cars over the years. So how long has diesel really been around, and why is it used the way it is today? More specifically, why should you choose a diesel engine for your needs?  Here at Super Shop Automotive in Merced, CA, we discuss this with customers often based on their unique needs along with the history of the diesel engine.

Transmissions rarely go out without a warning. Typically it takes a while, during which time there will be observable symptoms. Sometimes it’s an easy fix and sometimes it isn’t, but it’s always better to catch an issue and get it repaired as soon as possible. Super Shop Automotive in Merced, CA has provided you with a few things to watch out for.

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Fuel economy isn't far from the minds of vehicle owners everywhere. Why can certain cars zip along at close to 40 mpg while others are lucky to get anywhere near 20? As it turns out, there are as many factors that go into how well your ride does at the pumps! Here are the 10 factors that have the greatest impact on fuel consumption.

injectors

Your injectors are the mechanism that delivers fuel into the cylinders of your diesel engine. As such, they’re clearly important. At Super Shop Automotive in Merced, CA, we will diagnose, maintain, and repair any injector issues you may be experiencing with your commercial or fleet trucks, in a timely and professional manner.

mechanic working on vehicle on lift

Transmission fluid leaks can often be a pain to track down. If you have a leaky transmission, Super Shop Automotive in Merced, CA has some information for you on what you can expect. We’ve repaired countless leaky transmissions, and now we’re here to share some of our knowledge with you.

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1535 W 14th St
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