Automotive News & Information - Taylor Automotive Service

Trucks aren’t like cars...your average personal vehicle usually holds about 5 quarts of oil, and you are supposed to change it every 3-5k miles. However, the same logic doesn’t apply to large trucks. At Taylor Automotive Service in Chesapeake, VA, we know how important proper oil changes and diagnostics are to keep your truck on the road, for hundreds of thousands of miles. Here’s what you need to know:

If you spend much time on the road, you’ll eventually encounter a flat tire on your vehicle. At Taylor Automotive Service in Chesapeake, VA we want to prepare you for what you should do next.

Your truck’s alignment is an essential aspect of its reliability and ride quality. From Taylor Automotive Service in Chesapeake, VA, here’s what you should know about the alignment on your Chevrolet, Dodge, or Ford diesel pickup, from symptoms to keep an eye on, to how it affects your vehicle.

Whether your diesel pickup is a Dodge, Chevrolet, or Ford, it’s undoubtedly a well-made, heavy-duty machine. However, when an issue does arise, trust Taylor Automotive Service in Chesapeake to keep you on the road.

At Taylor Automotive Service in Chesapeake, VA, we’ve got every answer to your transmission questions and needs, and answers to a lot of things that fall outside of that realm as well. Today, we’re talking about the ABS light - an issue that plagues many modern drivers at some point or another.

If you think your mechanic doesn’t have to deal with getting certified like other professionals, you are quite possibly mistaken. We say “quite possibly” because mechanics generally aren’t required by law to get certified in this country, so it’s conceivable that Bub down at the local filling station doesn’t have any meaningful credentials hanging on his wall. However, since the founding of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) in 1972, a culture of professionalism has emerged and today about half of the country’s auto mechanics are ASE-certified. There are other kinds of certification, too, and other issues to consider when searching for the right mechanic. We’ll walk you through the details.

Once you have an idea of how the major components of your transmission operate, it’s time to bring them all together. In its most complex terms, a truck’s automatic transmission takes a lot to understand. However, at Taylor Automotive Service in Chesapeake, VA, we like to keep things simple when we can. We want you to understand exactly what's going on with your car, truck or SUV. Here’s a rundown of how everything works together.

With temperatures dropping around the country, it’s understandably tempting to let your car or SUV idle to stay warm. At Taylor Automotive Service in Chesapeake, VA, one of our goals is to keep you informed on how to best care for your performance and luxury vehicles.