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

Tim Callen

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★★★★★

The folks at Melvin's really went above and beyond to help us out. We're a retired couple living on a small income of mostly SSI and live full-time in a 23-year-old Coach. While heading back to Maine we had an alternator fail. Gander RV refused to work on it as did Continental truck. Melvins had us in the shop at 1, fixed & out by 5! And at 1/4th what most places would charge. OUTSTANDING???? ...Yes - a happy camper.

Vacuum pressure plays a critical role in keeping your engine running smooth, and performing it’s best. From Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair in St Augustine, FL, here’s some info on vacuum pressure, why you need it, and how to tell if you’ve got a vacuum leak.

Your turbocharger will work in essentially the same way, whether you drive a Powerstroke, Cummins, or Duramax diesel pickup. While there are differences in designs and applications, turbos haven’t changed all that much over the past century. Now that you know what one is made of, we’ll look at how it works.

The best way to deal with a blown tire is to prevent it from happening in the first place. However, eventually, a flat tire is going to occur, and it’ll most likely be when you least need it. From Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair in St Augustine, FL, here’s what you need to do.

Whether you drive a BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Porsche (some exclusions apply), Subaru, or other performance automobiles, your car has a cooling system. With winter right around the corner, at Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair we want to make sure your cooling system is ready for the cold.

Whatever type of truck you run in your fleet, they all have a driveshaft that connects the transmission to the differential, transferring power to the wheels. At Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair in St Augustine, FL, we specialize in diesel truck and fleet vehicle maintenance and repair, including precision driveshaft care.

In the realm of performance engines, valve adjustments are an essential part of keeping your car running its best. When you add customization to the mix, valve timing becomes even more critical, and it’s important the technician adjusting them really knows their stuff. At Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair in St Augustine, FL, we’ve got you covered.

Coolant leaks can be a pain - they’re elusive and have a lot of damage potential. Fortunately, at Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair in St Augustine, FL, our technicians know exactly how to diagnose and repair a coolant leak, no matter where it is. Knowing more about where these coolant leaks appear and why they're a problem will help you to recognize a problem and get it repaired before it does further damage.