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Have you ever noticed your dashboard ABS icon lit up? If you have it means there is an issue that needs to be diagnosed, ABS issues don’t need to be ignored long. The anti-lock braking system, or ABS, is an important feature on every modern car, truck, or SUV. It has been legally mandated since 2013 in the US but was standard on almost every vehicle even prior to that. Here’s what you need to know to make sure your ABS system doesn’t fail, from A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service in St Augustine, FL.

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 A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service in St Augustine, FL, we’re here to help you make the right choice.

As your vehicle ages, it not only gains sentimental value but a number of maintenance measures arise as well. Vehicles from previous decades have the potential to keep their value and functionality for many years. But how can you make that possible? Here are some tips from A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service to keep your older vehicle running and on the road for a long time!

Performance chip installation is one of the perks of diesel truck ownership. At A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service in St Augustine, our mechanics can professionally tune and install a chip for any application, whether you drive a Cummins, Powerstroke, Duramax, or otherwise.

Unless you are confident in your abilities as an automotive mechanic, there is really only one rule when purchasing a flood-damaged vehicle: don’t do it. Unfortunately, sometimes sellers aren’t particularly straight-forward with their used cars. Many will try to hide the fact that it’s been damaged by floodwaters at all or try to convince potential buyers that the car is in fact fine. “It has gone months with no issues” or “technically it is flood-damaged but” are two red flags, and while it isn’t impossible for a flood car to be fine, it’s altogether a good idea to stay away.

At A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service in St Augustine, FL, we know replacing an entire engine can be a tough call to make - that’s why we’re here to help you make an expert decision on the matter.

Wheel bearings often go overlooked but have an incredibly important job to perform. Wheel bearings are an integral component of your truck, and when one begins to fail, other problems begin to arise. At A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service in St Augustine, we want you to have the ability to recognize a problem before it turns into a bigger one. Here’s what to look out for.

No matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive, maintenance is the key to giving your engine long life. At A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service in St Augustine, FL, we focus on keeping your engine running strong.