Automotive News & Information - Cecil's Automotive

At Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, were huge fans of seatbelts. They dramatically reduce the chances of being injured in an automobile accident, and in many cases, they are the difference between a fatal crash and walking away unharmed. But how long has the seat belt been around? When did wearing it become law?

Your drive belts run everything - your AC, power steering, alternator, and water pump are all dependent on the belts that turn them. At Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, 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.

Do you need new brake pads? Most of the time, if you think you do, the answer is yes. While a lot of auto parts stores sell brake pads with lifetime warranties, don’t be misled...brake pads will still wear down.

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. Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS has provided you with a few things to watch out for.

Fleet cars, vans, and trucks see a lot of wear and tear. If your engine has already called it a day, then it’s obviously case closed - you need a new engine or a new vehicle. However, there are many times when an engine is about to go down, and you can get it taken care of before it kicks the bucket for good - saving you time and towing in the process.

Does your car, truck, or SUV shift at the wrong moment? Cecil's Automotive in Collierville has the solution. Shift point issues can manifest themselves in two ways; either your car will rapidly shift through several or all the gears at low speed, low rpm, getting to the highest gear before you’ve gained enough momentum, or shifts will be delayed, the transmission refusing to shift until far into the RPM range.

Transmission fluid leaks can often be a pain to track down. If you have a leaky transmission, Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS 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.

Coolant flushes are an important maintenance procedure, necessary for keeping your truck reliably on the road. At Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, we know that coolant flushes are a key aspect of preventative maintenance that goes a long way.