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

At Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair in St Augustine, FL, we understand that maintenance is the difference between a truck that makes it to the million-mile mark and a truck that doesn’t come close. Here are some tips to keep your truck in shape for many miles to come.

At Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair in St Augustine, FL, we know that the key to keeping a transmission reliable and in shape is taking care to prevent an issue in the first place. Here, well explore a condition which has a lot of potential to cause your transmission harm: overheating.

Your vehicle's engine needs clean air to burn the fuel – and it needs a lot of clean air. In fact, a typical vehicle needs about 216,000 gallons of air for every tank of gas. All that air passes through a filter that catches the dust and dirt. Eventually, the filter gets completely full, and because the filter can only hold so much, dirt starts getting through. At Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair in St Augustine, we ensure you get the best air quality in your vehicle and explain the process of where this dirty air is going to our area drivers.

Windshield wipers are one of those things that you never think about until you need them. From Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair in St Augustine, here’s a reminder to keep yours in good shape, so you’re ready when weather strikes.

At Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair in St Augustine, FL, we know your Ford, Chevrolet, or Dodge pickup was designed for optimal power, torque, and towing and hauling ability, no matter what the job is. We also know that while getting up to speed in a timely fashion is important, your diesel pickup’s ability to stop is equally essential.

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 Chevy, Ram or Ford pickup is equipped with an Electronic Control Unit, or ECU, that acts as the “brain” of your diesel truck. At Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair in St Augustine, FL, we have the technology, technicians, and equipment necessary to reprogram and service even the most sophisticated electronic controls.

Good steering is an underrated and often neglected aspect of driving. At Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair in St Augustine, FL, we believe in making sure you have the best vehicle possible, whether you’re driving across town or traveling long distances.