Automotive News & Information - Cecil's Automotive

Are your ball joints going bad? Here’s how to tell, and why you should care, from the experts at Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS.

The most important part of your visit to any shop is making sure that your vehicle receives the best repair. While we uphold that standard, the team at Cecil's Automotive will also go above and beyond to ensure that you get only the best customer service along with a competent repair.

Your gas mileage mostly depends on what kind of car you drive; engine displacement and vehicle weight are the largest determining factors on gas mileage, and there’s not much you can do to change either of those. That doesn’t mean attempting to improve your fuel economy is a completely hopeless endeavor, however. With these tips from Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS, you might be surprised how much your fuel mileage can be improved.

It’s time to start ringing in the new year. From all of us at Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS, we hope you’ve had a great holiday season and look forward to seeing you in 2019.

A battery isn’t something you would expect to be affected by weather; as long as it’s charged, most batteries just work. Vehicle batteries, however, are actually noticeably impacted by cold weather. You may notice on especially cold mornings that your vehicle is a little slower to start then normal...that’s because your battery struggles a little more than usual in the cold.

Christmas is just a few days away! If you’re like us, for many of you that means travelling this holiday season. Here are some travel tips from Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS to make sure your Christmas journey is merry.

As cars become more technologically advanced, the importance of your vehicle’s battery becomes continually more important. In the old days, a car battery essentially worked, or it didn’t; if it was good enough to start the car, it was good enough. Moderns vehicles are a different story. A faulty battery can cause a variety of issues, including engine codes, sensor failures, irregular transmission behavior, and the list goes on. Battery failure often causes issues that are commonly misdiagnosed, and in the hands of the wrong auto repair shop, a mechanic may spend hundreds of your hard-earned dollars chasing problems that don’t exist. At Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS, our mechanics are familiar with modern vehicles and the problems that accompany them.

Once again, Cecil's proves that they are the best in automotive and customer service. The other day, my husband and I both managed to hit two separate pot holes in two separate cars on the same day. My husband's car is currently still at Cecil's waiting for parts as we unfortunately blew a tire and have to replace two of the wheels. On my car, I managed to bend the rim on one of my wheels and knock the hubcap completely off. I was afraid the tire pressure was going down and I had a possible puncture, but I still had to drive the car to work and on errands. I was concerned today that the tire might blow if I drove it much longer, so I stopped by Cecil's on my lunch break. They checked me in immediately and had me out of there in 10 minutes. Not only did they straighten the rim and put my hubcap back on, but they checked my tire pressure to ensure it was OK and even gave me some extra air. When I asked them how much I owed, they refused to let me pay them. I actually teared up driving back to work because they took the time to help me and showed me such kindness. They are a solid bunch of people and have always treated my family with respect and compassion. They are my go-to place when I need help, and I wish I could give them 10 stars. - Allison K. (5 star review on Yelp)