Automotive Industry News & Information - West GA Diesel & Auto Repair

There are a lot of drivers on the road today with improperly adjusted rearview mirrors, contributing to unnecessary blind spots and potentially hazardous driving conditions. At West Ga Diesel & Auto Repair in Carrollton, we place a lot of value on efficiency; here’s how to get the most out of your mirrors.

It can be very alarming to hear unusual sounds coming from your vehicle. If you are hearing any humming, whining, or even clunking noises emitting from under your vehicle, it is most likely a transmission issue. Luckily, these noises can help you pinpoint what issue you may be having with your transmission. Some of these issues are minor and can be easily taken care of, but some of them are much more major and may require special attention and service. Read on to see just what your transmission problem may be.

Your drive belts run everything - your AC, power steering, alternator, and water pump are all dependent on the belts that turn them. At West Ga Diesel & Auto Repair in Carrollton, our goal is to keep your truck maintained, so you’re never stuck out on the road. Drive belts are a critical part of that goal.

Keeping the interior of your car, truck, or SUV clean and in good shape is an important part of making your vehicle last. West Ga Diesel & Auto Repair in Carrollton has some tips on keeping your car clean inside, and why keeping it clean matters.

Transmission failure rarely happens out of the blue - there’s a good chance a transmission will give you a good amount of warning before kicking the bucket. Here are some things you can watch out for, from our team here at West Ga Diesel & Auto Repair in Carrollton, GA.

Transmissions rarely go out without a warning. Typically it takes a while, during which time there will be observable symptoms. Sometimes it’s an easy fix and sometimes it isn’t, but it’s always better to catch an issue and get it repaired as soon as possible. West Ga Diesel & Auto Repair in Carrollton, GA has provided you with a few things to watch out for.

At West Ga Diesel & Auto Repair in Carrollton, cars are our passion, so naturally, we like to keep up with new technology on the market. At the moment, surprisingly the current trend is moving towards a goal you may not expect; self-driving vehicles. You’ve probably heard about self-driving cars a little bit here and there on the news, but it likely still seems somewhere in the realm of science fiction to you. However, the reality is that self-driving cars are on the way and maybe here sooner than you think. Already, almost all major automobile manufacturers are dumping billions of dollars into research and development for self-driving cars, and even companies like Uber are jumping on board.

Obviously, your brakes are essential. However, it’s easy to neglect or ignore brake issues, and even miss them altogether; as long as the car, truck, or SUV still stops, many people don’t see the need to have their brakes serviced. From West Ga Diesel & Auto Repair in Carrollton, here are some common brake issues, and why you should fix them.