Automotive News & Information - Cecil's Automotive

Every time you get into your diesel truck you probably forget all the safety features your vehicle has for you in case of an accident. Airbags are one of the greatest features of modern diesel trucks, though they aren’t often considered until you need them. From Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS, here’s a nod to one of the better vehicle advancements of our time and why it's important not to ignore warning signs.

There’s a huge percentage of vehicle on the road, right now, with the check engine light illuminated. Many of them have had it on for years, even. Frequently, a check engine light will illuminate, but pose no immediate problems, so people just get used to it and learn to live with it being on. However, Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS would like you to know that it’s worth having it looked into. Typically, the problem can be diagnosed by simply plugging your car into our computer; the vehicle gives us a code, and we know what the problem is immediately.

mechanic working on ball joints on a vehicle

If you own or operate a fleet of vehicles or a commercial truck, chances are you’ve encountered a bad ball joint or two. How do you catch one before it breaks, and why is it important? Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS has the answers.

Jason Borders

Customer Review

★★★★★

I can’t recommend Cecil’s highly enough. I needed an emergency auto repair 2 days before Thanksgiving. Jarod got right on it, went above and beyond what most would have done, and fixed the problem. I don’t live in Olive Branch, but if I did I would take all my auto repair business to Cecil’s.

Has the day finally come to replace your engine? If your engine is tired, worn out, and problematic, we can help. Here’s a look into remanufactured engines; what they are, what ‘remanufactured’ means, and why they’re a great way to give your car new life.

At Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS, we work hard to be the maintenance and repair shop your fleet needs.

As your vehicle ages, it not only gains sentimental value but a number of maintenance measures arise as well. Vehicles from previous decades have the potential to keep their value and functionality for many years. But how can you make that possible? Here are some tips from Cecil's Automotive to keep your older vehicle running and on the road for a long time!

mechanic placing a car battery into a vehicle

Your car’s radio and headlights, plus a slew of other important functions, are powered by an electrical current generated by your vehicle’s engine. A vital part of generating electricity is having a place to store it while it’s not being used. This is where your car battery comes into play. The battery of your vehicle holds electrical energy while the car is off in order to help the engine turn over and create a spark to start internal combustion. Without a working battery, your car will not be able to start. If you allow our team here at Cecil's Automotive to perform proper maintenance, an average car battery can start your car reliably for roughly four years.