Automotive News & Information - Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair

At Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair in St Augustine, the history of cars is a huge topic of interest to us. Here’s an interesting piece of automotive trivia, from us to you.

You’ve noticed an issue with your transmission, or you simply want to make sure the fluid is still at the correct level and looking good. But, you can’t seem to find the dipstick anywhere…what’s the deal? Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair in St Augustine is here to help!

At Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair in St Augustine, FL, we know it isn’t always easy deciding what to do next when it comes to major engine repairs. Fortunately, that’s what we’re here for - to help you make the best decision for your situation.

Fleet cars, vans, and trucks see a lot of wear and tear. If your engine has already called it a day, then it’s obviously case closed - you need a new engine or a new vehicle. However, there are many times when an engine is about to go down, and you can get it taken care of before it kicks the bucket for good - saving you time and towing in the process.

While diesel trucks are some of the best vehicles on the road today, sometimes maintaining a fleet of them can become overwhelming. Let Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair in St Augustine put your mind at ease, with our fleet maintenance programs for diesel fleet vehicles.

While some keys or key fobs can only be obtained from dealerships, most cars can be programmed to accept a new key or key fob without expensive dealer intervention. At Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair in St Augustine, we often provide such services, at a fraction of the cost.

Fuel economy isn't far from the minds of vehicle owners everywhere. Why can certain cars zip along at close to 40 mpg while others are lucky to get anywhere near 20? As it turns out, there are as many factors that go into how well your ride does at the pumps! Here are the 10 factors that have the greatest impact on fuel consumption.

If you’ve ever been behind the wheel of a commercial truck, you already know that driving in reverse isn’t easy. At Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair in St Augustine, most of the damage we see is a result of an accident which occurred in reverse.