Automotive News & Information - Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service

What is your flywheel, and when do you need to replace it? Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service in Midlotian, VA has the answers you’re looking for.

If you own or operate a fleet or commercial truck, there’s a lot that factors into having a major repair done on one of your vehicles. At Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service in Midlotian, VA, we’re here to help you make the right choice.

Mechanic holding checklist while checking on vehicle repairs

Maintaining your car doesn't have to be a hassle, just bring it to our team here at Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service in Midlotian. We can take care of all the dirty work. However, it's important to know when you should get proper maintenance. Here are some quick tips and advice on the basics of car maintenance!

The exhaust on your truck is an important series of components, that work together to insure smooth, reliable operation. At Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service in Midlotian, VA, we also know that exhaust systems are especially susceptible to damage and rust; pipes, mufflers, and other parts are exposed to hazards on the road, and to the environment. This situation, combined with caustic emissions and extreme heat, create a perfect opportunity for problems to arise.

At some point, you’re gonna get a flat tire. It’s just a hazard of driving. At Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service in Midlotian, VA, we like to do what we can to keep you and your vehicle ready for anything. Here’s what you should do.

mechanic working on ball joints on a vehicle

If you own or operate a fleet of vehicles or a commercial truck, chances are you’ve encountered a bad ball joint or two. How do you catch one before it breaks, and why is it important? Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service in Midlotian, VA has the answers.

At Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service in Midlotian, VA, we understand how frustrating it is when your vehicle makes mysterious noises that it shouldn’t be making. Here’s a rundown on suspension bushings, to help you figure out what that sound is you keep hearing.

Your vehicle's engine needs clean air to burn the fuel – and it needs a lot of clean air. In fact, a typical vehicle needs about 216,000 gallons of air for every tank of gas. All that air passes through a filter that catches the dust and dirt. Eventually, the filter gets completely full, and because the filter can only hold so much, dirt starts getting through. At Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service in Midlotian, we ensure you get the best air quality in your vehicle and explain the process of where this dirty air is going to our area drivers.