Automotive News & Information - Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service

At Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service in Midlotian, we know the key to making your vehicle last; good maintenance. An overwhelming percentage of the problems we see, especially the really catastrophic ones, are a result of poor maintenance. While properly maintaining a vehicle can seem a like a bit of a hassle, it is absolutely worth the payoff. Good maintenance is the only difference between a car that lasts 80,000 miles and a car that lasts 400,000 miles. Preventative maintenance and repair when a problem occurs are are your two concerns, and both will keep your car on the road far longer, if observed properly.

Regardless of the weather, it's important to maintain your coolant system. At Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service in Midlotian, we offer the full range of coolant system services, from coolant testing to system flushing. Here’s what you need to know about servicing your cooling system.

Transmission malfunctions are sometimes hard to pin down and might even go unnoticed. A transmission slip can manifest itself in a lot of different ways because there’s not a universal or consistent way to describe it. The trained technicians at Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service in Midlotian, VA can help diagnose your problem. The more details you can provide, the quicker we can help. Since it will vary based on the vehicle, how bad the issue is, and what components are at fault, here are some symptoms to look for in your SUV.

Once your transmission has been replaced and you’re shifting smoothly once more, you’ll probably want to keep it running smoothly. Here are some tips from Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service in Midlotian, VA to help keep you reliably on the road.

At Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service in Midlotian, VA, we know it isn’t always easy deciding what to do next when it comes to major engine repairs. Fortunately, that’s what we’re here for - to help you make the best decision for your situation.

Wheel bearings often go overlooked but have an incredibly important job to perform. Wheel bearings are an integral component of your truck, and when one begins to fail, other problems begin to arise. At Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service in Midlotian, we want you to have the ability to recognize a problem before it turns into a bigger one. Here’s what to look out for.

At Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service in Midlotian, we understand how important it is to have ice cold AC in your truck on a long, hot day. Whether you drive a Chevy, Ford, or Dodge diesel pickup, chances are you have a lot of cab to cool down, and a subpar AC just won’t cut it.

inside view of gas tank of car with gas getting put in

With a few exceptions, today’s vehicles get much better gas mileage than they did even a couple of decades ago, despite getting constantly heavier and more powerful. How do they do it? Here are the points, from Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service in Midlotian, VA.