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Maintaining your car doesn't have to be a hassle, just bring it to our team here at Cecil's Automotive in Collierville. We can take care of all the dirty work. However, it's important to know when you should get proper maintenance. Here are some quick tips and advice on the basics of car maintenance!

If you own or operate a fleet or commercial truck, you’ve likely experienced your fair share of breakdowns and malfunctions on the road. However, there’s a good chance those time consuming and expensive issues were completely avoidable, and your vehicle was warning you of an imminent issue all along. Here are some important tips from Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS

When you think about diesel engines, you probably think about large trucks and machinery, and maybe a few oddball cars over the years. So how long has diesel really been around, and why is it used the way it is today? At Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS, we have the answers.

These days, it seems like the oil options for your oil changes are limitless - full synthetic, blends, conventional, high mileage, and the list goes on and on. We are frequently asked if it's okay to switch between oils, and how you know what is okay to use? At Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS we're here to help you answer that question. When it comes to engine oil, the answer to this question can be as complicated or as simple as you want it to be!

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Whether you drive a Chevy, Ram, or Ford diesel pickup, Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS is here to make sure your truck stays up to the task for a long time to come.

Now that you’ve got an idea of the components that make up a diesel system, and what they do, understanding how the system works in a more cohesive way isn’t difficult. At Cecil's Automotive in Collierville we understand what’s going on in your fuel system while your diesel engine is running.

diesel truck muffler with smoke coming out

At Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS, our priority is keeping your Dodge, Chevy, or Ford truck reliably on the road. A major aspect of that is catching small issues before they become bigger ones.

Getting your vehicle washed and waxed on a regular basis is one of the easiest ways to preserve its paint and keep it looking nice. It makes you feel good when you’re driving in a clean vehicle. Removing other environmental contaminants such as salt, tree sap, and bugs also goes a long way to make your vehicle’s paint last longer.