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If there’s one thing we know at Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service in Midlotian, VA, its the importance of a transmission. While engines get a lot of the spotlight in conversations about vehicles, we know that the transmission is the unsung hero of your automobile. We want you to know just how important it is, too.

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. Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service in Midlotian, VA 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.

Two things matter when mounting new tires on your truck or commercial vehicle. First, you want it done right. Second, you want it done fast. For both, Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service in Midlotian, VA has you covered.

If you drive a vehicle with a manual transmission, you know that clutch replacement can be an expensive and time-consuming job. Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service in Midlotian has some tips to keep your clutch replacements as infrequent as possible.

Once you have a set of new tires installed on your commercial truck or fleet vehicle, you’ll want to get the most out of them. By maintaining them correctly and inspecting them regularly, you’ll keep them on the road for many miles to come. At Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service in Midlotian, VA we want you to be able to drive on your tires for miles, so let us help you do just that!

At Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service in Midlotian, VA, we know that hearing you need a new transmission is a dreaded affair. Here’s some advice from the transmission experts on how to prevent that day from coming.

Did you know that airbags weren't mandatory safety equipment in passenger vehicles until 1997? Now, you'll find them in well over 100 million cars and trucks on the road. Since their invention, airbags, along with the seat belt, have played a major role in reducing the number of injuries and deaths in traffic collisions.

If your vehicle breaks down and you have to be towed make sure you are aware of proper steps to protect your vehicle's transmission. The vehicle’s 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 Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service in Midlotian, VA, here’s how to tow your vehicle: