Automotive Industry News & Information - Cecil's Automotive

If you’ve ever been behind the wheel of a commercial truck, you already know that driving in reverse isn’t easy. At Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, most of the damage we see is a result of an accident which occurred in reverse.

Is your diesel having issues starting up? Do you hear a knocking noise? Is there blue colored smoke coming from your engine? Don't ingore the signs, those could all be signs of engine failure. One of the leading issues that lead to diesel engine failure is fuel contamination. Fuel contamination comes in different forms, but always has the same result - engine trouble and fuel system failures. Here’s what you need to know about fuel contamination with diesel trucks, from Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS.

Fleet operators know that a day’s work can burn through a lot of fuel. When it comes to multiple vehicles, even a slight change in the way vehicles are used can make a huge difference towards saving fuel, and money as a result. Whether you manage diesel trucks, fleet cars, or both, a little bit of effort can sometimes go a long way.Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS has a few tips you can use to keep fuel consumption low, that you may be interested in implementing throughout your fleet.

At Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, the history of cars is a huge topic of interest to us. Here’s an interesting piece of automotive trivia, from us to you.

While some keys or key fobs can only be obtained from dealerships, most cars can be programmed to accept a new key or key fob without expensive dealer intervention. At Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, we often provide such services, at a fraction of the cost.

Every car, truck, van, and SUV on the road today has headlights. However, you've probably noticed an increase in different types of headlights in more recent years - gone are the days where every vehicle on the road had the same bulb. Here is some information on headlights, from Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS.

At Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS, transmissions are our specialty. That means knowing how they work, how they wear out, what wears them out, and how to fix it. In this article, we’ll explore the way stop and go traffic affects your transmission.

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Eventually, the time comes to replace your car, truck, or SUV. Often, you’ll decide to go used to save some money. This can either be a great financial decision, but it takes a little more groundwork to make sure you’re getting a good deal and a reliable vehicle. From researching, to test driving, to inspecting a used vehicle, Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS has a few tips to help you get there.