Automotive Industry News & Information - Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service

While some keys or key fobs can only be obtained from dealerships, most cars can be programmed to accept a new key or key fob without expensive dealer intervention. At Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service in Midlotian, we often provide such services, at a fraction of the cost.

Are you driving around with a loud scraping sound coming from beneath your vehicle? Chances are, a piece of your splash shielding has come loose under your car. At Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service in Midlotian, we can have that annoying sound taken care of in no time.

Every car, truck, van, and SUV on the road today has headlights. However, you've probably noticed an increase in different types of headlights in more recent years - gone are the days where every vehicle on the road had the same bulb. Here is some information on headlights, from Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service in Midlotian, VA.

If you operate a fleet of vehicles, you’ve probably listened to a vehicle and thought “that doesn’t sound right” at least once or twice. Strange noises are an indicator that something isn’t working right, and typically means something is wearing out a lot faster than it should, or is about to fail. At Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service in Midlotian, VA, we can tell a lot about the condition of a vehicle just by listening to it. Specific noises and where they come from are often all you need to diagnose an issue and the severity of the problem. Here are some signs to listen out for.

While your transmission can certainly fail silently, there are certain sounds which indicate you have an issue. The sooner you catch a transmission problem the better, so Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service in Midlotian, VA wants you to know what to listen for.

If you drive a lightweight car, truck, or SUV, the torque converter you have installed is probably just fine. For those of you with more heavy-duty applications, like high horsepower setups or towing rigs, the stock converter may not be enough. At Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service in Midlotian, VA, we can help you determine if your torque converter is right for the job you need to be done.

When it comes to driving with your family on board, the only thing that matters is safety. Generally, this comes down to basic safety practices, making sure you are aware of them, and practicing them every time. When it comes to vehicle safety, small steps go a long way. Here are some things to keep in mind, from Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service in Midlotian, VA.

guy carrying a tire to fix it on side of the road

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 Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service in Midlotian, VA, here’s what you need to do.