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

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Has the day finally come to replace your engine? If your engine is tired, worn out, and problematic, we can help at Ben's Tire & Auto Repair. First, let's take a look at remanufactured engines; what they are, what ‘remanufactured’ means and why they’re a great way to give your car a new life.

There are a few things that matter when mounting new tires on your vehicle. First, you want it done right. Second, you want it done fast. For both, Ben's Tire & Auto Repair in Valdosta, GA has you covered.

If you've been driving for any amount of time, you’re probably aware that your car, truck, or SUV needs a wheel alignment on occasion. However, did you know that depending on what you drive, your rear wheels may also require attention? Here’s what you need to know about rear wheel alignments, from Ben's Tire & Auto Repair in Valdosta, GA.

Your alternator is a central component on any engine. The alternator is responsible for powering anything electronic on your vehicle, including the coils that fire your spark plugs (unless it’s a diesel). At Ben's Tire & Auto Repair in Valdosta, GA, we know a bad alternator when we see one - here’s how you can spot one too.

Once your new tires are mounted and balanced, you’ll want to keep them in good shape. To get the most out of your tires, inspect them regularly and keep up with maintenance - the difference between a tire that lasts 100k miles, and one that lasts 10k, mostly comes down to how well it’s been taken care of.

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With a few exceptions, today’s vehicles get much better gas mileage than they did even a couple of decades ago, despite getting constantly heavier and more powerful. How do they do it? Here are the points, from Ben's Tire & Auto Repair in Valdosta, GA.

Automatic transmissions aren’t easily understood outside of specialists like those at Ben's Tire & Auto Repair in Valdosta, GA. 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.

So, you’ve determined your transmission is bad. What next? Ben's Tire & Auto Repair in Valdosta, GA 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.