Automotive News & Information - Cecil's Automotive

Are you having trouble rolling one or more of your windows down? Worse yet, are you having trouble rolling them up? Either way, at Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, we have the answers you’re looking for.

Part of maintaining your vehicle is keeping its safety devices in good working order, especially when there are kids in the car. Seat belts, window locks, and airbag sensors work together to keep children safe in an automobile. Though safety components are generally very reliable, they do occasionally fail. Cecil's Automotive in Collierville is here when they do; here are some things to watch out for.

The automotive market is always fast-changing, and leaps and bounds have been made in the past couple of decades concerning both diesel and gasoline engines. With gasoline-powered trucks achieving more power than ever, purchase costs being lower, and fuel costs at an all-time low, many fleets are switching over to gasoline-powered fleets. However, diesel still offers some distinct advantages - it really depends on what you're looking for for your fleet of vehicles. Here are some points to consider, from Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS.

Sometimes your car, truck, or SUV stops performing quite like it used to. At Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, we can fix that. A simple but common issue on vehicles equipped with a manual transmission is shifter bushing issues. Your shifter has a bushing on the end of it, where it connects to the actual transmission. Its purpose is to provide tight, smooth shifting.

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Something will go wrong with your car, truck, or SUV eventually. The important thing is knowing what to do, and how to deal with it. Just knowing what to do in a situation often means the difference between a quick repair and thousands of dollars worth of work. If you see steam coming from under the hood, it’s important to deal with it appropriately and quickly. Here’s what’s going on, and what to do, from Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS.

At Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, we know how much efficiency matters. When it comes to your truck, it’s equally important. Obviously, a huge chunk of your operating cost is fuel consumption, which is largely dependent on the truck's design. Fortunately, there are ways to greatly increase the efficiency of your truck, regardless of shape or size.

Losing a belt on the road can turn a small problem into a big one instantly. At Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, we know efficient and cost-effective operation begins with preventative maintenance.

Cars, trucks, and SUVs use and create multiple liquid substances. Here’s what you need to know about the puddle of liquid under your vehicle, from Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS. There are a few different substances that can pool under an automobile, and some are more serious than others. Knowing what to look for and what to do could save you from hassle with your vehicle in the long run.