Automotive Industry News & Information - Cecil's Automotive

If you drive a car with a manual transmission, you’ve undoubtedly been told that you’re supposed to downshift to slow down, instead of relying completely on the brakes. But what is the science behind that, and does it matter? Cecil's Automotive in Collierville explains.

A throw out bearing, sometimes called a thrust bearing, is an essential component of your clutch system. If you drive a car, truck, or SUV that’s equipped with a manual transmission, it’s important to know if your throw out bearing needs to be replaced. Here’s some information on the throw out bearing, from Cecil's Automotive in Collierville.

If you drive a car with a manual transmission, you already know you have a clutch. But what exactly is it, and what does it do? At Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, we believe that knowing a little more about your car better prepares you to keep it maintained. Here’s what you should know about your clutch disc.

Does your transmission shudder when you take off from a stop? Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS can fix that for you.

Does your car continue trying to move forward after you’ve put it into park? You may have a transmission issue that needs to be addressed. Here’s what you should know, from the experts at Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS.

transmission fluid being poured into car

In theory, you shouldn’t have to add fluid to an automatic transmission. However, if your transmission is leaking, even slightly, at some point you’ll have to. Here’s what you should know, from Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS.

Your transmission cooler is an integral part of the reliability and proper function of your transmission. At Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS, we’re well equipped with the knowledge you need about coolers, and the ability and equipment necessary to keep your transmission in good shape.

There’s a huge appeal to buying a used car from a private party seller. Bypass the dealership, the hidden fees, the markups, the hassle, and save yourself some money in the process. But what’s the risk? Have you found a deal or a dud?