Automotive Industry News & Information - Clower Automotive

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Your pickup truck is heavy and hard working, whether it’s a Chevy, Ford, or Dodge. If you add towing to the mix, it’s even heavier and has to work harder. Your brakes are one of the most wear and tear prone systems on your diesel pickup, but at Clower Automotive in Manchester, TN, we can help you keep yours in good shape.

Once your new tires are mounted and balanced, you’ll want to keep them in good shape. To get the most out of your tires, inspect them regularly and keep up with maintenance - the difference between a tire that lasts 100k miles, and one that lasts 10k, mostly comes down to how well it’s been taken care of.

Do you have a noisy vehicle? If so, you may need a new muffler or exhaust system from our team here at Clower Automotive in Manchester. The purpose of your exhaust system is not only to reduce the noise but also to redirect fumes away from your vehicle. Redirecting these fumes protects passengers in the car from toxins created by burning fuel.

Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless chemical that can escape from an unsecured exhaust system, and if inhaled can pose very serious health hazards. If you experience an unusually loud sound coming from your vehicle, it is vital to get your exhaust system checked immediately!

There are many factors that go into making Clower Automotive in Manchester, TN a repair shop that’s above the rest.

Sometimes a bad wheel bearing is obvious, sometimes it’s difficult to diagnose. From Clower Automotive in Manchester, TN, here are some symptoms to watch out for, and what to do about a bad wheel bearing.

With all fleets and commercial vehicles, there comes a time you have to decide - do we fix this vehicle, or replace it? At Clower Automotive in Manchester, TN, we’re here to help you figure that out.

You’ve likely encountered someone talking about their car or truck transmission "slipping”. What does that mean, why does it do it, and where do you go from here? At Clower Automotive in Manchester, TN, our trained staff has the answers to get you safely back on the road. Transmission slippage is certainly one of the most dreaded issues you face as the owner of a car or truck’s and there are some indicators that let you know that something is wrong.

So, you’ve determined your transmission is bad. What next? Clower Automotive in Manchester, TN is here to help.

There are a few things to consider when your transmission goes out. You might feel inclined to just get a new car...but should you? Here are some factors to think about.