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

No matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive, maintenance is the key to giving your engine long life. At Ben's Tire & Auto Repair in Valdosta, GA, we focus on keeping your engine running strong.

One of the most annoying sounds known to man is a loud squeal every time you start your car, truck, or SUV. What causes this, and what can you do to fix it? Ben's Tire & Auto Repair in Valdosta, GA has the answer.

The type of tire you want on your fleet or commercial vehicle depends on a variety of factors, from climate to how you use the vehicle. There are multiple tire styles for most applications, and one of them is right for you. At Ben's Tire & Auto Repair in Valdosta, GA, we’re ready to help you make your choice. If you’d like to narrow it down before you come see us, here’s a short rundown of common tires that will meet your specific need.

Tires may be the only part of a vehicle that physically meets the road, but your shock absorbers are next in line. Working with the suspension springs, they absorb shocks from bumps and cracks in the road, while simultaneously controlling bounce and body roll.

Your vehicle's cooling system is one of the most important systems in your vehicle. Inside your engine, spark plugs ignite the fuel within the cylinders to produce small explosions that propel your vehicle down the road. With small explosions comes scorching temperatures that can destroy your engine if not controlled. There are two types of cooling systems - liquid-cooled and air-cooled.

If you drive, you’re eventually going to have to deal with a flat tire. Flat tires often come at the most inconvenient times but knowing what to do and how to handle them will help you be comfortable when the need arises. So if you find yourself with a flat, here’s what to do next, from Ben's Tire & Auto Repair in Valdosta, GA.

Have you ever noticed your dashboard ABS icon lit up? If you have it means there is an issue that needs to be diagnosed, ABS issues don’t need to be ignored long. The anti-lock braking system, or ABS, is an important feature on every modern car, truck, or SUV. It has been legally mandated since 2013 in the US but was standard on almost every vehicle even prior to that. Here’s what you need to know to make sure your ABS system doesn’t fail, from Ben's Tire & Auto Repair in Valdosta, GA.

The most important part of your visit to any shop is making sure that your vehicle receives the best repair. While we uphold that standard, the team at Ben's Tire & Auto Repair will also go above and beyond to ensure that you get only the best customer service along with a competent repair.