Automotive News & Information - Cecil's Automotive

If you operate a fleet or commercial trucks, you’re no stranger to the check engine light. There are probably vehicles in your fleet right now that have a warning light or two illuminated on the dash. What do they mean, and how do you make them go away? Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS has the answers.

At Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS, we know your Ford, Chevrolet, or Dodge pickup was designed for optimal power, torque, and towing and hauling ability, no matter what the job is. We also know that while getting up to speed in a timely fashion is important, your diesel pickup’s ability to stop is equally essential.

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. Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS 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.

Is your check engine light on? Whether you can tell a difference in the way your car, truck, or SUV is running, your car is trying to tell you something. At Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS, we can help.

The most important part of your visit to any shop is making sure that your vehicle receives the best repair. While we uphold that standard, the team at Cecil's Automotive will also go above and beyond to ensure that you get only the best customer service along with a competent repair.

As cars become more technologically advanced, the importance of your vehicle’s battery becomes more important. In the old days, a car battery essentially worked, or it didn’t; if it was good enough to start the car, it was good enough. Moderns vehicles are a different story. A faulty battery can cause a variety of issues, including engine codes, sensor failures, irregular transmission behavior, and the list goes on.

Battery failure often causes issues that are commonly misdiagnosed, and in the hands of the wrong auto repair shop, a mechanic may spend hundreds of your hard-earned dollars chasing problems that don’t exist. At Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS, our mechanics are familiar with modern vehicles and the problems that accompany them.

clutch of vehicle and close up of floorboard

Does your clutch go flat, rendering your car useless until you fill the reservoir back up? Are you tired of the spongy feeling in your pedal, and the mess on your driveway? At Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS, we can fix that for you.

If you’re ever in a situation where you must remove the battery from your vehicle, it’s important to know what you’re doing. It seems pretty straight forward, and it is. However, there are some important things to remember when disconnecting the battery in your car, truck, or SUV. Here are some tips on disconnecting a car battery, from Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS.