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Your drive belts run everything - your AC, power steering, alternator, and water pump are all dependent on the belts that turn them. At Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service in Midlotian, VA, our goal is to keep your truck maintained, so you’re never stuck out on the road. Drive belts are a critical part of that goal.

Your vehicle's belts and hoses are essential to the cooling, air conditioning and charging systems, and the engine. Don’t take these routine replacement intervals for granted because they can break down and leave you stranded.

What is the purpose and importance of your belts and hoses? The timing belt keeps the crankshaft and camshaft mechanically synchronized to maintain engine timing. Whether serpentine, V-belt, or fan belt (the belts on the outside of the engine), they all transmit power from the front of the engine to accessories that need to be driven, such as the air conditioning, the charging system, and fans. Radiator and heater hoses carry coolant to and from the engine, radiator, and heater core.

Your transmission’s shift points are exactly what you think they are - the points at which your transmission shifts. From the transmission experts at Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service in Midlotian, VA, here’s what you need to know about them.

If your brake lights are giving you trouble, it’s something you want to get fixed. It’s a safety hazard, and you might also get a ticket out of it. Why aren’t they working, and what can you do about it? Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service in Midlotian, VA has the answers.

Do you hear a funny clicking sound when you turn the wheels of your vehicle? It could be your car or truck's CV or Drive Axle, and it may be in need of repair. Safety is the number one priority for our customers here at Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service, and it is our goal to keep your vehicle running smoothly. Driving around with a damaged CV Joint or Drive Axle problem can be extremely dangerous. The axle is a structural component that bears the weight of the vehicle, any cargo, and the acceleration forces between you and the ground. It is so important to have your vehicle inspected regularly by a trained automotive repair professional here at Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service to ensure its safety.

For the first several decades of automotive history, transmissions weren’t reliant on electronics for operation. Today, that simply isn’t the case. At Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service in Midlotian, VA, we have the knowledge and equipment necessary to take care of even the most complex transmissions, no matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive.

If you're prepping to go on a road trip, you need to be sure that your vehicle is ready for the journey. An unmaintained vehicle could be the difference between a good trip and a trip that goes south really quickly. Here at Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service, we want to remind you of some things to do so you and your vehicle are ready for the road.

Your drive belts are simple but integral components to the function of your car, truck, or SUV. At Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service in Midlotian, VA, belts are one of the first things we assess when looking over a vehicle, as they alone are in charge of operating your AC, water pump, alternator, and power steering.