Automotive News & Information - ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body

car with hood up and puddle underneath of it

Cars, trucks, and SUVs use and create multiple liquid substances. Here’s what you need to know about the puddle of liquid under your vehicle, from ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, FL. There are a few different substances that can pool under an automobile, and some are more serious than others. Knowing what to look for and what to do could save you from hassle with your vehicle in the long run.

Sluggish. Squealing. Unreliable. Vibrating. If any of these descriptors fit your vehicle’s recent behavior, it just might be trying to tell you something – like it’s time for a tune-up.

Today’s vehicles differ significantly from their decades-old brethren that required a tune-up every 10,000 or 20,000 miles. With newer vehicles, it’s increasingly common for manufacturer-recommended service intervals to stretch to 100,000 miles before certain maintenance items, such as replacing the spark plugs, should be completed.

Keeping our customers safe and on the road is our goal at ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, FL. When something goes wrong with your engine or your vehicle’s electrical system, your car will usually let you know immediately. However, when the rubber meets the road, you need to know that your tires are in great shape as well.

Regardless of the weather, it's important to maintain your coolant system. At ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, we offer the full range of coolant system services, from coolant testing to system flushing. Here’s what you need to know about servicing your cooling system.

mechanic running diagnostics on a vehicle

Electrical issues in a vehicle have always been difficult to track down; with the complexity of modern vehicles ever-increasing, sometimes it can seem nearly impossible. Fortunately, at ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, our team of expert technicians is well trained and perfectly equipped to track down and repair even the most evasive issues in your Ford, Dodge, or Chevy pickup.

At ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, FL, we understand that driving style affects your vehicle’s performance and reliability. You probably know that frequent, hard acceleration is bad for your engine and transmission, but what about speed?

mechanic balancing a tire in the auto shop

Two things matter when mounting new tires on your truck or commercial vehicle. First, you want it done right. Second, you want it done fast. For both, ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, FL has you covered.

If you spend much time on the road, you’ll eventually encounter a flat tire on your vehicle. At ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, FL we want to prepare you for what you should do next.