If you drive a standard shift car, truck, or SUV, there’s a good chance reliability was a factor in your decision to get a stick shift. However, from time to time, even a manual transmission needs to be serviced; when it does, Kermit’s Certified Transmission & Auto in Kingman has you covered.
Once your transmission has been replaced and you’re shifting smoothly once more, you’ll probably want to keep it running smoothly. Here are some tips from Kermit’s Certified Transmission & Auto in Kingman, AZ to help keep you reliably on the road.
At Kermit’s Certified Transmission & Auto in Kingman, AZ, we aim to keep your four-wheel drive or all-wheel drive car, truck, or SUV ready for anything. 4X4 systems are pretty low maintenance, but equally as important to maintain as your engine or transmission. At Kermit’s Certified Transmission & Auto our technicians have the tools and knowledge to help keep yours going strong.
If your car has climate control, then it also has a cabin filter. Cabin filters are simply air filters for the interior of your car, truck, or SUV. All air entering circulation through the climate control system first passes through this filter, to prevent your AC or heat systems from accumulating debris or blowing them out of your vents. The result is cleaner, quieter, and longer-lasting climate control systems, which keep the inside of your car as comfortable as possible.
If you drive a car, truck, or SUV that runs on gasoline, there's a good chance you’ve run it low on fuel a few times (or more than a few times,) and maybe even run out of gas completely a time or two. At Kermit’s Certified Transmission & Auto in Kingman, AZ, we like to provide information applicable to you. Running a vehicle low on fuel is something we’re all guilty of, and most of us don’t think twice about it. But, can it be bad for your car?
Sometimes it is EASY to see if your car or truck needs to come into our shop for professional repairs! 1. You see steam rising from the engine!2. The Check Engine Light is on!3. The engine starts, but there is an odor that is not right.4. You hear grinding or thumping noises.
At Kermit’s Certified Transmission & Auto in Kingman, AZ, we know the key to making your vehicle last; good maintenance. An overwhelming percentage of the problems we see, especially the really catastrophic ones, are a result of poor maintenance. While properly maintaining a vehicle can seem like a bit of a hassle, it is absolutely worth the payoff. Good maintenance is the only difference between a car that lasts 80,000 miles and a car that lasts 400,000 miles. Preventative maintenance and repair when a problem occurs are your two concerns, and both will keep your car on the road far longer if observed properly.
Just because manual transmissions aren’t as common these days as they used to be, there are still many out there, and at Kermit’s Certified Transmission & Auto in Kingman, AZ, our certified technicians know how to keep them running at their best.
At Kermit’s Certified Transmission & Auto in Kingman, AZ, we have seen our fair share of preventable engine failures. Frequently, engine disaster could have been avoided if the driver had known beforehand what the warning lights or gauges on the dashboard indicated. While some dash lights are fairly benign, others indicate imminent trouble. This guide from Kermit’s Certified Transmission & Auto in Kingman, AZ will prepare you for the next time your vehicle shows you a warning you shouldn’t ignore.
Don’t you hate it when potholes sneak up on you? There is a lot of money being spent on vehicle damage due to potholes. Do you know what parts of your car could receive the most damage? Kermit’s Certified Transmission & Auto is the leader in Kingman, AZ for the service and repair of automotive tires. We know the kind of damage that can be done, so if you suspect something is wrong with your car or truck, it’s always a good idea to stop by so we can take a quick look.
Here are 10 steps to keep your car up and running from our team here at Kermit’s Certified Transmission & Auto! Whether you choose to do the maintenance yourself or take your car to see our professional service technicians, the non-profit Car Care Council recommends 10 basic maintenance procedures to keep your vehicle running its best.
Your car’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. This is where your car battery comes into play. The battery of your vehicle holds electrical energy while the 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 allow our team here at Kermit’s Certified Transmission & Auto to perform proper maintenance, an average car battery can start your car reliably for roughly four years.
If your transmission isn’t shifting correctly, you’ll want to be careful about how you choose to proceed. The best thing to do is turn the vehicle off and have a professional take a look at it, but if that isn’t an option, there are some steps you can take to ensure nothing gets damaged. At Kermit’s Certified Transmission & Auto in Kingman, AZ we can take a look at your issues and also give you some tips on what to do when that option isn't available yet.
At Kermit’s Certified Transmission & Auto in Kingman, AZ, we see our fair share of warning lights and dashboard notifications. If your ABS light is illuminated, here’s what you need to know.
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