Automotive Industry News & Information - Cecil's Automotive

In the market for a new car, truck, or SUV? Used cars aren’t always what they seem; here’s some advice from Cecil's Automotive in Collierville to make sure you get the used car of your dreams.

No matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive, old or new, it probably has doors. Those doors are heavy, and they see a lot of use. Naturally, from time to time, parts wear out. If your door doesn’t function as well as it should, here’s why, courtesy of Cecil's Automotive in Collierville.

At Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS, we service all types of fleet vehicles and see many of the same problems come through the door again and again. Here are some easy early warning signs from our team here at Cecil's Automotive, that signal your fleet vehicles are in need of maintenance soon.

At Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS, we know buying a used car, truck, or SUV can be a gamble. While there are no guarantees, there are key points of inspection that tell us a lot about the condition of a vehicle and how it has been maintained. There are some important points of the inspection we verify when checking out a used vehicle.

Most commercial diesel engines these days are turbocharged. Turbos dramatically increase power and efficiency, particularly on diesel engines, which makes them a must-have item on engines that rely heavily on both. However, sometimes issues arise in turbo systems; at Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, we can fix that.

Your turbocharger will work in essentially the same way, whether you drive a Powerstroke, Cummins, or Duramax diesel pickup. While there are differences in designs and applications, turbos haven’t changed all that much over the past century. Now that you know what one is made of, we’ll look at how it works.

Brake pads are important - you don’t need them to go, but you do need them to stop. At Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS, we like to keep your vehicle stopping exactly as it should - it’s less dangerous, and it keeps insurance premiums low. So, how do you know if your brake pads are going bad? How do they work? What even are they? We’ve got the answers!

When a vehicle has trouble starting, many people initially blame the starter. What is the starter, and how do you know if yours has called it quits? At Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS, we want to keep you informed, and telling you what to look for will prevent further damage when issues arise. The starter is essentially just an electric motor; a gear at the end of that electric motor engages the flywheel, which turns the engine over, allowing it to start. How do you know if yours is failing?