Automotive News & Information - Ben's Tire & Auto Repair

Whether you drive a Powerstroke, Cummins, or Duramax diesel, your truck is a complex piece of equipment. Emissions systems, fuel systems, and systems you’ve probably never heard of all work together to keep your truck going strong. Sometimes, however, a warning light will pop up on your dash, and leave you wondering what’s going on. From ABS to Check Engine Lights, Ben's Tire & Auto Repair in Valdosta, GA has you covered.

Though transmissions are generally reliable, there are a great number of issues that can develop with one. From Ben's Tire & Auto Repair in Valdosta, GA, here’s a general overview of the types of problems your transmission may develop, all of which we service and repair.

If you drive a fleet or commercial vehicle, you log a lot of hours on the road. Inevitably, a flat tire is going to happen - it’s just a matter of knowing how to handle it when it does. Here’s what you need to remember, from Ben's Tire & Auto Repair in Valdosta, GA.

Correct fluid levels are essential to keeping your Ram, Ford, or Chevrolet diesel pickup on the road. Luckily, checking your coolant, oil, brake, and transmission fluid are easy to do, and will save you from a variety of issues down the road. Here’s what you should know about keeping the fluid levels in your truck maintained, from Ben's Tire & Auto Repair in Valdosta, GA.

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Good steering is an underrated, and often neglected aspect of driving. At Ben's Tire & Auto Repair in Valdosta, GA, we believe in making sure you have the best vehicle possible, whether you’re driving across town or traveling long distance.

At Ben's Tire & Auto Repair in Valdosta, GA, we know how annoying a faulty fuel gauge can be. Never knowing how much gas you have in your car, truck, or SUV, and constantly running the risk of stranding yourself on the road somewhere, takes its toll after a while. Luckily, we can fix that.

At Ben's Tire & Auto Repair in Valdosta, GA, we know how annoying little quirks and issues can be. A common problem vehicles experience is a cooling fan that doesn’t kick on and off when it’s supposed to. While a fan that won’t kick off is far less troubling than a fan that won’t turn on, it’s still a problem that needs to be fixed for a variety of reasons. Here’s why, and what you should do.

Judging by the number of near-rear-endings we witness on our morning commutes, the typical attitude toward brake maintenance appears to be, “Brakes: Don’t let them stop you!” This puzzles us because monitoring your braking system’s health is one of the most straightforward aspects of car ownership. You do have to know what to look for, though, or rather, what to listen and feel for. So let us, uh, break it down for you. Here are the top three signs that your brakes need fixing.