Automotive News & Information - Cecil's Automotive

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?

Manual transmissions require far less maintenance than automatics. However, that doesn’t mean it doesn’t need a fluid check from time to time. Here’s what you should know about checking and adding fluid to your manual transmission, from Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS.

It makes sense that a car that is rarely driven will last longer, right? It may seem counterintuitive, but that isn’t necessarily the case. Vehicles are meant to be driven, and various issues can arise if they aren’t stored properly or driven fairly regularly. If you have a car, truck, or SUV that you only drive occasionally, in the summer, to car shows, etc., this one is for you. Here’s what you need to know, from Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS.

Your transmission’s shift points are exactly what you think they are - the points at which your transmission shifts. From the transmission experts at Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS, here’s what you need to know about them.

If you’re ever in a situation where you must remove the battery from your vehicle, it’s important to know what you’re doing. It seems pretty straightforward, and it is. However, there are some important things to remember when disconnecting the battery in your car, truck, or SUV. Here are some tips on disconnecting a car battery, from Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS.

For the first several decades of automotive history, transmissions weren’t reliant on electronics for operation. Today, that simply isn’t the case. At Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS, we have the knowledge and equipment necessary to take care of even the most complex transmissions, no matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive.

“Valve body” is one of those nebulous car terms you hear all the time, but nobody seems to really know what it is. At Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS, we know exactly what a valve body is, what it does, and are well equipped to address any issues your valve body may be experiencing.

At Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS, we aren’t just in the business of fixing or maintaining your transmission. We’re here to help you make customizations and improvements as well.