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

Your car, truck, or SUV is equipped with various filters that keep the air going into your engine clean, the air you breathe in the vehicle, the fuel that supplies your engine, and the oil that keeps it going. How often should you have them replaced? It depends on the filter, the vehicle, and the environment. Here’s what you need to know, from Ben's Tire & Auto Repair in Valdosta, GA.

Leaks and drips that get the interior of your vehicle wet are definitely an inconvenience. Sitting water promotes rust, bad smells, and can ruin your carpet. Furthermore, the water often seems to come from seemingly nowhere, adding to the frustration. From Ben's Tire & Auto Repair in Valdosta, GA, here are some of the leading causes of water on your floor, and what you can do about it.

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 Ben's Tire & Auto Repair in Valdosta, 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.

By now, the numbers are clear; seat belts save lives. But just wearing one isn’t enough - it needs to be working properly to actually keep you safe. Here’s what you need to know about the seat belts in your car, truck, or SUV, from Ben's Tire & Auto Repair in Valdosta, GA.

Does your transmission shudder when you take off from a stop? Ben's Tire & Auto Repair in Valdosta, GA 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 Ben's Tire & Auto Repair in Valdosta, GA.

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 Ben's Tire & Auto Repair in Valdosta, GA.

Every year, more and more trucks come equipped with turbochargers. What was once a novelty or a performance option has become increasingly common as stock equipment. What are they for, and how do they work? Ben's Tire & Auto Repair in Valdosta, GA is here to help.