Automotive Industry News & Information - Clower Automotive

Here at Clower Automotive in Manchester we often do diagnostics and sometimes the problem is obvious after hooking the car up to the computer and reading the codes. However, sometimes it isn't obvious during a test drive or after hooking it up to all those computer programs! You know there is a problem and a Check Engine Light is on with the fleet customer telling you the car has been having issues starting and the light has been going off and on depending on several factors. No pattern, no simple answer but the problem becomes obvious when you start following the "threads of the issue" thanks to all that ASE Technician training.

Nobody knows your vehicle better than you; if you suspect it isn’t driving the way it used to, there’s a good chance you’re correct. The truth of the matter is there are countless reasons and remedies for such a broad subject, but Clower Automotive in Manchester, TN has compiled a list of a few common problems that can cause a vehicle to drive poorly.

Your truck’s alignment is an essential aspect of its reliability and ride quality. From Clower Automotive in Manchester, TN, here’s what you should know about the alignment on your Chevrolet, Dodge, or Ford diesel pickup, from symptoms to keep an eye on, to how it affects your vehicle.

If you own or operate a fleet or commercial truck, you know it’s hard to keep everything working perfectly all the time. You have to choose what to give priority to, and what can wait. However, some small problems are indicators that a bigger issue is on the way. At Clower Automotive in Manchester, TN, our goal is to keep you and your fleet going.

Your vehicle configuration determines how it should be properly towed to avoid transmission damage. Specifically, it matters if your vehicle is front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive and whether it’s an automatic or a manual. From the professionals at Clower Automotive in Manchester, TN, here’s how to tow your vehicle:

At Clower Automotive in Manchester, TN, we service all types of transmissions, on any car, truck, or SUV. This includes both All-Wheel Drive and Four-Wheel Drive vehicles, but you may be wondering...what’s the difference? Both types of vehicle supply power to all four wheels, so why use two different terms? Due to the increasing demand for AWD and 4WD vehicles over the last decade, equipped on everything from sports cars to pickup trucks, more and more people are asking these same questions.

Good steering is an underrated and often neglected aspect of driving. At Clower Automotive in Manchester, TN, we believe in making sure you have the best vehicle possible, whether you’re driving across town or traveling long distances.

Flat tires are a huge inconvenience. The only thing worse than having a flat on your way home from work is having to wait on a tow truck to come to get you. Clower Automotive in Manchester, TN wants to give you some tips on how to change your own tire so that you can keep money in your pocket and get your car back on the road.