Automotive News & Information - A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service

Flat tires are a huge inconvenience. The only thing worse than having a flat on your way home from work is having to wait on a tow truck to come to get you. A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service in St Augustine, FL wants to give you some tips on how to change your own tire so that you can keep money in your pocket and get your car back on the road.

Obviously, your brakes are pretty important. Your brake system is made of many components that all have to work correctly for your brakes to operate seamlessly. If one thing needs to be repaired, the whole system is compromised. Brake pads, rotors, hoses, calipers, and metal lines all play a part in stopping your car. At A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service in St Augustine, FL, we’re here to make sure your car, truck, or SUV stops as it should.

Your fuel system is comprised of a variety of parts, each tasked with keeping your engine running strong - Chevy, Ford, and Ram all have small differences, and diesel systems have changed over the years with innovation in the field; however, the fundamentals haven’t changed. At A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service, our technicians are familiar with the differences between models and generations, but for the intents and purposes here they aren’t necessary to know. Here’s an overview of the major components you’ll find in most diesel fuel systems.

Auxiliary transmission coolers are one of many ways the aftermarket can improve the quality and durability of your vehicle. From A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service in St Augustine, FL, here’s some information concerning auxiliary coolers, why you might need one, and what it can do for you.

There are a few things that matter when mounting new tires on your truck or commercial vehicle. First, you want it done right. Second, you want it done fast. For both, A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service in St Augustine, FL has you covered. We've been trained to do it right the first time and make sure you're satisfied.

The time to know if your brakes are going bad is NOT when you go to stop at that red light or on the parkway when someone suddenly swerves in front of you. It's not always "just" brake pads either, your brake master cylinder could be an issue. How do you recognize the signs that you have a real problem with your brake master cylinder and just what is it? Here atA-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service in St Augustine, FL we not only have the answers, but we also put together a service schedule for you and keep an eye on issues based on your driving habits, vehicle type and your description of issues you are having. We treat your car, truck or SUV as if it were ours keeping you informed of issues we find so you can get them fixed "before" there are larger repair bills so you can keep your vehicle Newer - Longer! Below is everything you need to look for and tips on your brake master cylinder.

Fluid levels, tire condition, dashboard lights, and a variety of other items typically are briefly explored whenever you bring your vehicle in for maintenance here at A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service in St Augustine, FL, where we are good at noticing things that need repair, but the fact of the matter is that only you know your car. You know when your car feels off when it's been serviced last (or that it hasn't been serviced at all,) and have at least some vague idea of what’s going on with your vehicle day to day. Here are some questions you can ask us next time you come by the shop;

These days, many four-wheel-drive systems are electronically controlled - a button is pushed to engage four-wheel-drive, which activates a solenoid in the transfer case, shifting it into gear. What happens when yours stops working? A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service in St Augustine, FL has the answers.