Automotive News & Information - Cecil's Automotive

If you drive a car with a manual transmission, you already know you have a clutch. But what exactly is it, and what does it do? At Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, we believe that knowing a little more about your car better prepares you to keep it maintained. Here’s what you should know about your clutch disc.

Does your transmission shudder when you take off from a stop? Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS can fix that for you.

Does your car continue trying to move forward after you’ve put it into park? You may have a transmission issue that needs to be addressed. Here’s what you should know, from the experts at Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS.

transmission fluid being poured into car

In theory, you shouldn’t have to add fluid to an automatic transmission. However, if your transmission is leaking, even slightly, at some point you’ll have to. Here’s what you should know, from Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS.

Your transmission cooler is an integral part of the reliability and proper function of your transmission. At Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS, we’re well equipped with the knowledge you need about coolers, and the ability and equipment necessary to keep your transmission in good shape.

There’s a huge appeal to buying a used car from a private party seller. Bypass the dealership, the hidden fees, the markups, the hassle, and save yourself some money in the process. But what’s the risk? Have you found a deal or a dud?

Manual transmissions require far less maintenance than automatics. However, that doesn’t mean it doesn’t need a fluid check from time to time. Here’s what you should know about checking and adding fluid to your manual transmission, from Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS.

It makes sense that a car that is rarely driven will last longer, right? It may seem counterintuitive, but that isn’t necessarily the case. Vehicles are meant to be driven, and various issues can arise if they aren’t stored properly or driven fairly regularly. If you have a car, truck, or SUV that you only drive occasionally, in the summer, to car shows, etc., this one is for you. Here’s what you need to know, from Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS.