Automotive Industry News & Information - Cecil's Automotive

Is your check engine light on? Whether you can tell a difference in the way your car, truck, or SUV is running, your car is trying to tell you something. At Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS, we can help.

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.

As cars become more technologically advanced, the importance of your vehicle’s battery becomes 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.

We brought in a van for an inspection before we decided to buy it. They worked us into their busy day and made us feel confident in our decision to purchase our van. Customer service was excellent. Thank you!

- Amanda R. (5-star Google review)

clutch of vehicle and close up of floorboard

Does your clutch go flat, rendering your car useless until you fill the reservoir back up? Are you tired of the spongy feeling in your pedal, and the mess on your driveway? At Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS, we can fix that for you.

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 straight forward, 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.

battery diagnostics being ran on a car battery by a mechanic

Your vehicle's radio and headlights, plus a slew of other important functions, are powered by an electrical current generated by your vehicle’s engine. A vital part of generating electricity is having a place to store it while it’s not being used, which is where a car battery comes into play. The battery holds electrical energy while a car is off in order to help the engine turn over and create a spark to start internal combustion. Without a working battery, your car will not be able to start. If you perform proper maintenance, however, an average car battery can start your car reliably for roughly four years.

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- Diana B.