Automotive News & Information - Cecil's Automotive

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Every year, vehicle electrical systems get a little more complicated. These days, many cars on the road contain up to a mile of wiring, running throughout every corner of the vehicle. With all those wires, there’s bound to be an issue at some point; Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS is here to help you recognize a potential electrical issue, and know what to do about it.

So, you’ve determined your transmission is bad. What next? Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS is here to help.

There are a few things to consider when your transmission goes out. You might feel inclined to just get a new car...but should you? Here are some factors to think about.

Fleet cars, vans, and trucks see a lot of wear and tear. If your engine has already called it a day, then it’s obviously case closed - you need a new engine or a new vehicle. However, there are many times when an engine is about to go down, and you can get it taken care of before it kicks the bucket for good - saving you time and towing in the process.

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Exhaust issues are extremely common, no matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive. At Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS, we can get your exhaust back in shape in no time.

Exhaust issues tend to be neglected, and we get that; there are just other parts of your vehicle that you'd rather focus on. Besides a clogged catalytic converter, there isn’t much risk of damage from a bad exhaust system - it negatively affects your gas mileage, and the sound is annoying, but other than that, it’s an issue many people learn to live with.

Is your truck used for towing? Whether you’re looking to upgrade your current setup or rig up something new, our technicians have you covered. Here’s some useful information on towing equipment, from Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS.

U-joints are a small, simple component - in fact, they have changed much since the very first automobiles. However, on any vehicle with a driveshaft, its ability to move depends entirely on the u-joint being there. You’ll often hear “maybe it’s the u-joints” as a solution offered for problems with a vehicle - but what are they, what do they do, and how do you know if yours is bad? Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS has the answers.

Automatic transmissions aren’t easily understood outside of specialists like those at Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS. While it would be impossible to teach you enough to make you a transmission expert in a series of articles, what we can do is give you the fundamental knowledge you need to have a good idea of what your transmission is doing, and how it works.