Automotive Industry News & Information - Taylor Automotive Service

Sometimes your car, truck, or SUV stops performing quite like it used to. At Taylor Automotive Service in Chesapeake, we can fix that. A simple but common issue on vehicles equipped with a manual transmission is shifter bushing issues. Your shifter has a bushing on the end of it, where it connects to the actual transmission. Its purpose is to provide tight, smooth shifting.

At Taylor Automotive Service in Chesapeake, we understand that big trucks mean bigger risk on the road. Here are some tips to remember, to reduce the likelihood of an accident resulting in large repair costs next time you're on the job.

At Taylor Automotive Service in Chesapeake, VA, our mechanics have diagnosed and repaired every transmission problem in the book. We’d like to pass some of our knowledge along to you, in order to help you understand your transmission a little better. Here, we discuss the synchronizers in your manual transmission, and how to know if one of yours is faulty.

While some keys or key fobs can only be obtained from dealerships, most cars can be programmed to accept a new key or key fob without expensive dealer intervention. At Taylor Automotive Service in Chesapeake, we often provide such services, at a fraction of the cost.

Most commercial diesel engines these days are turbocharged. Turbos dramatically increase power and efficiency, particularly on diesel engines, which makes them a must-have item on engines that rely heavily on both. However, sometimes issues arise in turbo systems; at Taylor Automotive Service in Chesapeake, we can fix that.

Are you driving around with a loud scraping sound coming from beneath your vehicle? Chances are, a piece of your splash shielding has come loose under your car. At Taylor Automotive Service in Chesapeake, we can have that annoying sound taken care of in no time.

The catalytic converter is an essential piece of equipment on any modern vehicle. At Taylor Automotive Service in Chesapeake, VA, our team of professional technicians are able to diagnose and repair any catalytic converter issues your Chevrolet, Dodge, or Ford diesel pickup may be experiencing.

Sometimes a tire goes flat over the course of days, weeks, or even months. A leak like this never has an obvious cause - so why is your tire losing air? From Taylor Automotive Service in Chesapeake, VA, here’s some info on leaky tires.