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

Transmissions, while generally durable, can be highly complicated devices. For this reason, they are also expensive to replace, and maintaining one will save you a lot of headache and money in the future. This article from West Ga Diesel & Auto Repair in Carrollton, GA discusses how your driving habits affect your transmission. While automatic transmissions are by far the most common, there are still a considerable number of manual transmissions on the road, so this article covers both.

Did you know that airbags weren't mandatory safety equipment in passenger vehicles until 1997? Now, you'll find them in well over 100 million cars and trucks on the road. Since their invention, airbags, along with the seat belt, have played a major role in reducing the number of injuries and deaths in traffic collisions.

In the market for a new car, truck, or SUV? Used cars aren’t always what they seem; here’s some advice from West Ga Diesel & Auto Repair in Carrollton to make sure you get the used car of your dreams.

We’ve all been here: You start up your vehicle in the morning and begin to back out of the driveway. Before your hand reaches the volume dial on the stereo to crank up your favorite morning radio duo, you hear a noise coming from your car. A vehicle shouldn’t make that noise, yet yours is. And it sounds bad. But is it?

At West Ga Diesel & Auto Repair in Carrollton, the history of cars is a huge topic of interest to us. Here’s an interesting piece of automotive trivia, from us to you.

At West Ga Diesel & Auto Repair in Carrollton, GA, we recommend always making it a priority to change your oil on time. Here’s a look into why it’s so important, and what happens if you don’t keep up with oil changes.

Sludge - If oil stays in an engine too long, sludge begins to build up anywhere oil can go. The oil absorbs tiny debris and contaminants, kind of like a liquid sponge - once it’s at capacity, that oil begins to stick, clog, and build up throughout the engine. Small veins that carry oil to components like actuators, turbos, and bearings will become blocked, starving critical components of oil and causing component or engine failure.

Making the call to get a new transmission can be difficult. At West Ga Diesel & Auto Repair in Carrollton, GA, we’re here to help you make the right choice.

Travelling can be difficult, and traveling can be fun. The difference usually comes down to how much preparation you do in advance, and how many unplanned obstacles you meet along the way. A great way to avoid setbacks, mishaps, and stressful situations is to make sure your car, truck, or SUV is ready to hit the road. Here are some important points to check before travelling, from West Ga Diesel & Auto Repair in Carrollton, GA.