Automotive Industry News & Information - Taylor Automotive Service

At Taylor Automotive Service in Chesapeake, we understand that safety and driving comfort are largely dependent on truck maintenance. Driving in the rain can be a hassle, especially if your vehicle isn’t prepared.

Judging by the number of near-rear-endings we witness on our morning commutes, the typical attitude toward brake maintenance appears to be, “Brakes: Don’t let them stop you!” This puzzles us because monitoring your braking system’s health is one of the most straightforward aspects of car ownership. You do have to know what to look for, though, or rather, what to listen and feel for. So let us, uh, break it down for you. Here are the top three signs that your brakes need fixing.

At Taylor Automotive Service in Chesapeake, we see a lot of dirty filters. Oil filters typically get replaced with each oil change, but air, fuel, and cabin filters last a long time. As such, they are often neglected until well after they’ve run their course. Here’s why you should care:

If you own or operate a fleet or commercial truck, there’s a lot that factors into having a major repair done on one of your vehicles. At Taylor Automotive Service in Chesapeake, VA, we’re here to help you make the right choice.

Your drive belts are simple but integral components to the function of your car, truck, or SUV. At Taylor Automotive Service in Chesapeake, belts are one of the first things we assess when looking over a vehicle, as they alone are in charge of operating your AC, water pump, alternator, and power steering.

At Taylor Automotive Service in Chesapeake, our expert mechanics are here to work for you. On large commercial trucks, there’s one component that works harder than almost all the rest; your brakes. Our technicians have the knowledge and ability necessary to have your truck stopping like the day it rolled off the lot, no matter what the problem is.

Windshield wipers are one of those things that you never think about until you need them. From Taylor Automotive Service in Chesapeake, here’s a reminder to keep yours in good shape, so you’re ready when weather strikes.

Transmissions are complex, and over time they will wear out and eventually break. Knowing what to look for will play a key role in preventing your transmission from failing prematurely. At Taylor Automotive Service in Chesapeake, VA we want to give you some insight on how your transmission works and how it can fail.