Automotive Industry News & Information - Voorhees Auto Repair

The condition of your transmission fluid can tell you a lot about the condition of the transmission itself. At Voorhees Auto Repair LLC in Voorhees, NJ, we want to help you be aware of what to look for and what we look for when servicing your transmission.

Coolant is vital to your engine. Without the right type, amount, and proper circulation of coolant, your engine won’t last long. How do you know when it’s time to check it or replace it? Voorhees Auto Repair LLC in Voorhees, NJ has the answers.

Sluggish. Squealing. Unreliable. Vibrating. If any of these descriptors fit your vehicle’s recent behavior, it just might be trying to tell you something – like it’s time for a tune-up.

Today’s vehicles differ significantly from their decades-old brethren that required a tune-up every 10,000 or 20,000 miles. With newer vehicles, it’s increasingly common for manufacturer-recommended service intervals to stretch to 100,000 miles before certain maintenance items, such as replacing the spark plugs, should be completed.

Is your check engine light on? Whether you can tell a difference in the way your car, truck, or SUV is running, your car is trying to tell you something. At Voorhees Auto Repair LLC in Voorhees, NJ, we can help.

At Voorhees Auto Repair LLC in Voorhees, NJ, we’ve seen and diagnosed every warning light in the book. Many people ignore their check engine light, and while it isn’t advised, often get away with it. Transmission warning lights are different, however. Here's what it means and what you should do when it comes on.

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.

clutch of vehicle and close up of floorboard

Does your clutch go flat, rendering your car useless until you fill the reservoir back up? Are you tired of the spongy feeling in your pedal, and the mess on your driveway? At Voorhees Auto Repair LLC in Voorhees, NJ, we can fix that for you.

Auxiliary transmission coolers are one of many ways the aftermarket can improve the quality and durability of your vehicle. From Voorhees Auto Repair LLC in Voorhees, NJ, here’s some information concerning auxiliary coolers, why you might need one, and what it can do for you.