Automotive Industry News & Information - Cecil's Automotive

Performance and luxury automobiles are our specialty at Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS. If you drive a European or other performance vehicle, you understand the importance of quality. That’s why we employ ASE certified technicians - but what does that mean for you?

Tune-ups are an important and frequently neglected aspect of automotive care. Most drivers don’t really consider the mechanical condition of their car, so long as nothing is wrong with it. However, if a vehicle is tuned-up and maintained correctly, many mechanical failures (and expenses) will be avoided altogether. So whne is the right time to get a tune-up?

Transmission trouble codes are particularly annoying to the average driver. You might know what a misfire is, but what does it mean when you get a code for a failed governor pressure solenoid? Fortunately, Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS is here to help.

A slipping transmission is never a good thing. What causes it, what forms does it take, and how do you know if yours is slipping? From Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS, here’s what you need to know.

Ford 6.2L Engine

At Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, we are always looking for ways to provide our drivers with the highest quality of service and products. That’s why we are proud to partner with the nation’s leader in remanufactured drivetrain products. Jasper Engines and Transmissions are consistently looking for ways to improve products. They recently announced that the Ford 6.2L engine would be available for the 2010-2014 Ford F150/Raptor, 2011-2019 Ford F250/F350, 2017-2020 Ford E350/E450, and the 2015-2020 Indmar Marine (Raptor Engine).

In the realm of performance engines, valve adjustments are an essential part of keeping your car running its best. When you add customization to the mix, valve timing becomes even more critical, and it’s important the technician adjusting them really knows their stuff. At Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS, we’ve got you covered.

If you own or operate a fleet or commercial truck, you’re probably pretty familiar with diesel vehicles. But why are diesel engines predominantly used in commercial vehicles, and where did they start?

Your truck’s alignment is an essential aspect of its reliability and ride quality. From Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS, here’s what you should know about the alignment on your Chevrolet, Dodge, or Ford diesel pickup, from symptoms to keep an eye on, to how it affects your vehicle.