Who created the world’s first car is actually a matter of debate; since the invention of the engine, people had been installing them on horse carriages to make them self-propelled. Even when automobiles specifically designed for engines came around, they were hardly recognizable as a car by today’s standards. However, the first patented automobile, a vehicle specifically designed to be propelled by an engine, was built by Karl Benz and completed in 1885.
If you drive a vehicle with a manual transmission, you know that clutch replacement can be an expensive and time-consuming job. Kermit’s Certified Transmission & Auto in Kingman has some tips to keep your clutch replacements as infrequent as possible.
Keeping the interior of your car, truck, or SUV clean and in good shape is an important part of making your vehicle last. Kermit’s Certified Transmission & Auto in Kingman has some tips on keeping your car clean inside, and why keeping it clean matters.
Routine services are routine for a good reason. Schedule them with us here so we can be sure that your vehicle stays in the best shape. Here’s a look into what happens when routine services aren’t performed, from Kermit’s Certified Transmission & Auto in Kingman, AZ.
Does your steering wheel feel like it’s fighting you when trying to drive in a straight line? Does your truck turn too aggressively when you try to go one direction, and poorly when you try to go another? There are a few possibilities as to what it means if your truck resists going in a straight line. Kermit’s Certified Transmission & Auto in Kingman has the answers for you.
These days, it seems like the oil options for your oil changes are limitless - full synthetic, blends, conventional, high mileage, and the list goes on and on. We are frequently asked if it's okay to switch between oils, and how do you know what is okay to use? At Kermit’s Certified Transmission & Auto in Kingman, AZ we're here to help you answer that question. When it comes to engine oil, the answer to this question can be as complicated or as simple as you want it to be!
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.
At Kermit’s Certified Transmission & Auto in Kingman, we know an important part of your ability to care for your transmission lies in your knowledge about how it works. Here is some information on the tow button, if your car, truck, or SUV is equipped with one.
