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

For all the new drivers on the road, young and old, West Ga Diesel & Auto Repair in Carrollton, GA would like to welcome you to the automotive community. Here are a few wise words to live by, to make your entrance into the driving world go as smoothly as possible.

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Whether you drive a Chevrolet, Ford, or Dodge diesel pickup, there will come a day when you have to ask the question - has the time come to get a new truck? Knowing when to throw in the towel or decide to keep the vehicle you have can be a difficult task. West Ga Diesel & Auto Repair in Carrollton, GA is here to help you decide.

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 West Ga Diesel & Auto Repair will also go above and beyond to ensure that you get only the best customer service along with a competent repair.

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Currently, the future of electric vehicles looks promising - though it won’t likely replace your Duramax, Powerstroke, or Cummins engine any time soon. Still, we don’t know what the immediate future holds. This battle was waged once before in the past, with combustion engines taking the throne over electric power. Here’s a brief history of electric automobiles, from West Ga Diesel & Auto Repair in Carrollton, GA.

Every time you get into your diesel truck you probably forget all the safety features your vehicle has for you in case of an accident. Airbags are one of the greatest features of modern diesel trucks, though they aren’t often considered until you need them. From West Ga Diesel & Auto Repair in Carrollton, GA, here’s a nod to one of the better vehicle advancements of our time and why it's important not to ignore warning signs.

Part of maintaining your vehicle is keeping its safety devices in good working order, especially when there are kids in the vehicle. Seat belts, window locks, and airbag sensors work together to keep children safe in an automobile. Though safety components are generally very reliable, they do occasionally fail. West Ga Diesel & Auto Repair in Carrollton, GA is here when they do; here are some things to watch out for.

A good technician will give your vehicle a quick inspection whenever you have maintenance performed. Fluid levels, tire condition, dashboard lights, and a variety of other items typically are briefly explored whenever you bring your vehicle in for maintenance. At West Ga Diesel & Auto Repair in Carrollton, GA, we're good at noticing things that need repair, but the fact of the matter is that only you know your vehicle. You know when your vehicle feels off when its been serviced last (or that it hasn't been serviced at all,) and have at least some vague idea of what’s going on with your vehicle day to day. Here are some questions you can ask us next time you come by the shop:

At West Ga Diesel & Auto Repair in Carrollton, we understand all too well the importance of changing your oil regularly. Three to five thousand miles sounds like a lot, but it doesn’t really take that long to rack them up. The busier you are, the more you probably drive, and the more likely you are to forget it’s time to change your oil. Here are some reasons to pay attention to your oil changes, and help you better understand why oil changes are so important.