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

At ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, the history of cars is a huge topic of interest to us. Here’s an interesting piece of automotive trivia, from us to you.

Whether you’ve been driving for five days or fifty years, there’s always room for improvement. At ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in [BUSINESS_CITY[, we want to keep you safe. If you firmly believe you've got stellar skills behind the wheel, keep in mind that even the world's most talented racecar drivers are constantly training and sharpening their driving techniques.

While some keys or key fobs can only be obtained from dealerships, most cars can be programmed to accept a new key or key fob without expensive dealer intervention. At ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, we often provide such services, at a fraction of the cost.

Here at ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, FL when your vehicle has a problem we know you want answers, and when it comes to information on pistons or engine building, most of our drivers know little about it. However, there’s some practical information regarding modern engine design that helps you better care for your vehicle, and keep it going strong. Here are some important aspects of modern piston design, and what it means for you that we felt might come in handy.

Part of maintaining your vehicle is keeping its safety devices in good working order, especially when there are kids in the car. Seat belts, window locks, and airbag sensors work together to keep children safe in an automobile. Though safety components are generally very reliable, they do occasionally fail. ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach is here when they do; here are some things to watch out for.

It is often the last thing you check and statistically, most people ignore their tires, yet tires are undoubtedly a critical safety component on a vehicle. Here at ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, FL, we know where the rubber meets the road affects traction, handling, steering, stability, and braking. Because of this, sudden tire failure can have serious consequences, especially if it occurs when operating at high speeds. We thought it important to share the real facts about tires for our area drivers.

Are you driving around with a loud scraping sound coming from beneath your vehicle? Chances are, a piece of your splash shielding has come loose under your car. At ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, we can have that annoying sound taken care of in no time.

The best way to keep your car out of the repair facility with major repair problems is to follow a basic vehicle care maintenance schedule. It is recommended that you make general visual inspections and stay on top of vehicle maintenance items. The skilled automotive technicians at ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, FL can assist with basic vehicle maintenance and more complex repairs. Feel free to give us a call or come by at your convenience if you have any questions.