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

Every time you get into your diesel truck you probably forget all the safety features your vehicle has for you in case of an accident. Airbags are one of the greatest features of modern diesel trucks, though they aren’t often considered until you need them. From Ben's Tire & Auto Repair in Valdosta, GA, here’s a nod to one of the better vehicle advancements of our time and why it's important not to ignore warning signs.

salesman talking to customer about a new vehicle

Whether you drive a Chevrolet, Ford, or Dodge diesel pickup, there will come a day when you have to ask the question - has the time come to get a new truck? Knowing when to throw in the towel or decide to keep the vehicle you have can be a difficult task. Ben's Tire & Auto Repair in Valdosta, GA is here to help you decide.

Joyce Spivey

Customer Review

★★★★★

I hit a curb this afternoon and my tire was cut on the side. I pulled into the parking lot on Ashley Street to look at my tire. (Which was flat and ruined) a gentleman walked across the parking lot and asked if he could help me. I can't tell you how many times he walked across the hot parking lot to help me. He was so patient. He was definitely my guardian angel today. I asked his name. He said his name was Ben. I will definitely always remember his kindness and I highly recommend Ben's Tire & Auto Repair. I will definitely go there for any auto needs I might have from now on. Thank you so much Mr. Ben!

Tyler

Customer Review

★★★★★

Amazing service! Went here with my gf because her hood popped up and hit her windshield, it wouldn't latch back down. They fixed it right on the spot free of charge!! Didn't take more than 30 mins. This should be your go to place other than dealerships, they won't rip you off. The dealership was gonna charge my 160$ just for a new hood latch since they said it wasn't fixable. Absolute life savers!

At Ben's Tire & Auto Repair in Valdosta, we know that in order to keep your car in good shape, it helps to know how it works. Here’s a quick rundown of a system that’s very important, but you take for granted until there’s a problem; your brakes.

Unless you are confident in your abilities as an automotive mechanic, there is really only one rule when purchasing a flood-damaged vehicle: don’t do it. Unfortunately, sometimes sellers aren’t particularly straight-forward with their used cars. Many will try to hide the fact that it’s been damaged by floodwaters at all or try to convince potential buyers that the car is in fact fine. “It has gone months with no issues” or “technically it is flood-damaged but” are two red flags, and while it isn’t impossible for a flood car to be fine, it’s altogether a good idea to stay away.

At Ben's Tire & Auto Repair in Valdosta, GA, we service all types of transmissions, on any car, truck, or SUV. This includes both All-Wheel Drive and Four-Wheel Drive vehicles, but you may be wondering...what’s the difference? Both types of vehicle supply power to all four wheels, so why use two different terms? Due to the increasing demand for AWD and 4WD vehicles over the last decade, equipped on everything from sports cars to pickup trucks, more and more people are asking these same questions.

Man working under the hood of his vehicle

If you want to avoid nasty and unexpected surprise maintenance costs, sticking to a regimented schedule of preventative maintenance is something you are going to want to get used to. The reason being is simple – frequent maintenance will keep your vehicle in good health, ensuring you get the most out of all those expensive-to-replace parts. While it might sound counterintuitive, the best way to reduce maintenance costs is to stick to a prescribed maintenance schedule.