Transmission Repair in Clay County

Having a car is a great achievement for many, but there are quite a few that don't really know about the car in detail as many would think. There are some parts that many don't know about, or wouldn't think about until something happens to it or if it is taken away from your vehicle. While many may have heard of the catalytic converter, you may not know what it really is. A catalytic converter is a part that can be found in the background that uses chemical reactions to clean harmful gasses that come from your car's exhaust emissions. Things that will generally be seen as harmful when it comes to your car's exhaust are gases that include nitric oxide, carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, and even nitrogen dioxide. There are other substances that will need to be changed that are not as harmful but can still be an issue, like water vapor and even carbon dioxide that can come from chemical reactions from your vehicle. The inside of your catalytic converter is generally fil ... read more

There are several reasons why most customers may opt for service at a local mechanic over the dealership. With dealerships, you run the risk of having several different people working on your car every time, and the chances are pretty good that most of them may lack knowledge of specific brands. Although the service is faster, you may not get the quality or price you're looking for, nor would you meet a technician whom you would know and trust. One thing to think about is the price. The cost of maintenance and repairs that are done at a dealership average around $300 more than what you would pay at a local mechanic. This is the reason why most dealerships typically coerce customers into paying for an extended warranty contract that lasts for a period of two years or more, and that puts more financial strain on your wallet than a simple visit to the local mechanic. Another good argument is location, location. Most people buy vehicles from dealerships that are so far away that they ... read more

While both diesel and gas are created from the same base product, crude oil, the processing they go through and their eventual use differ remarkably. Diesel, known for its use in pickup trucks, 18-wheelers, and farming and machinery equipment, provides the same power as gas, but more efficiently. The reason for gas being used in so many motor vehicles is due to there being many more cars than work vehicles, and the lower Co2 emissions put out by gas vehicles as well as the cheaper cost and the higher rpm of gas engines makes them more popular option than diesel engines. These differences are discussed more below. Power There are two primary aspects you need to consider when comparing diesel and gas engines. Torque and horsepower. Torque relates to how quickly an engine can get a vehicle moving from a dead stop, while horsepower refers to the power needed to sustain the vehicle's movements while in motion. Diesel engines produce more torque but don't generate as much horsepowe ... read more