Automotive Industry News & Information - Automotive Solutions

In life, you learn that more expensive doesn’t always mean better. When it comes to transmission fluid, does it matter? Are name brand fluids better than the cheapest option? Automotive Solutions in Lenoir City, TN has the answers.

Nearly every day, you drive your vehicle. Whether it be a couple of miles to the store or a full-on road trip across the nation, you want to make sure that your vehicle is safe to drive and the systems are in check and/or up-to-date. Here are a few reminders to check and see if your vehicle is running in top shape.

“Spark plug” is a word you are likely familiar with; it’s one of those car terms that you’ve heard your whole life. You know they’re important, you know sometimes they need to be changed. But how do you know when it’s time to replace them? What do they do, and where do they go wrong? Automotive Solutions in Lenoir City has the answers.

Your radiator hoses are under a lot of pressure, in both the figurative and literal sense. From Automotive Solutions in Lenoir City, TN, here’s what you need to know about the radiator hoses on your car, truck, or SUV.

Gauges are your first, and often only, line of defense in catching a major problem before it’s too late. At Automotive Solutions in Lenoir City, we know that sometimes a faulty gauge is overlooked when the truck is still running fine and there’s a busy day ahead. However, gauges are extremely important, and are typically easy to repair.

Exhaust issues are extremely common, no matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive. At Automotive Solutions in Lenoir City, TN, we can get your exhaust back in shape in no time. Exhaust issues tend to be neglected, and we get that; there are just other parts of your vehicle that you'd rather focus on. Besides a clogged catalytic converter, there isn’t much risk of damage from a bad exhaust system - it negatively affects your gas mileage, and the sound is annoying but other than that, it’s an issue many people learn to live with.

Inspecting wear and tear items on any commercial truck is a great way to make sure you stay reliably on the road. With a trained eye, a variety of issues can easily be caught before trouble arises, saving you critical time and a lot of money in the process. At Automotive Solutions in Lenoir City, one of our top priorities is preventative maintenance, and noticing a problem before it becomes a bigger one.

It’s not always easy to recognize when your vehicle is suffering from a simple problem that requires a little maintenance and TLC or there is real engine damage as symptoms can be overlooked and seen as “normal.” While not all sounds and smells may threaten the life of your vehicle or truck engine, there are some obvious warning signs that require a vehicle inspection here at the shop right away.