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

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.

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

At Ben's Tire & Auto Repair in Valdosta, GA, we know that transmissions are witchcraft to most people. More often than not, if major damage has occurred, it’s a lot more time and cost effective to just replace the entire unit and get a fresh start. Here’s what to look out for, from Ben's Tire & Auto Repair in Valdosta, GA.

You’ve determined it’s time to get rid of the engine you have, along with all of its issues. You’re probably considering getting something new altogether, and you’re tired of this one giving you issues. Ben's Tire & Auto Repair in Valdosta, GA is here to help you make the call.

If your car, truck, or SUV has really been put through the wringer, it might be time for a new one. However, before you decide to throw in the towel there are a few things you should consider.