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

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:

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Eventually, the time comes to replace your car, truck, or SUV. Often, you’ll decide to go used to save some money. This can either be a great financial decision, but it takes a little more groundwork to make sure you’re getting a good deal and a reliable vehicle. From researching, to test driving, to inspecting a used vehicle, Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service in Midlotian, VA has a few tips to help you get there.

There are a few things that 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. We've been trained to do it right the first time and make sure you're satisfied.

At Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service in Midlotian, VA, we know buying a used car, truck, or SUV can be a gamble. While there are no guarantees, there are key points of inspection that tell us a lot about the condition of a vehicle and how it has been maintained. There are some important points of the inspection we verify when checking out a used vehicle.

Your brake master cylinder is an integral part of your brake system. When one fails, some odd symptoms may arise, and it may be difficult to diagnose. Here’s some information to help you decide if yours has gone bad. At Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service in Midlotian, VA we want you to know what to look out for so that you can be safely on the road.

Most commercial diesel engines these days are turbocharged. Turbos dramatically increase power and efficiency, particularly on diesel engines, which makes them a must-have item on engines that rely heavily on both. However, sometimes issues arise in turbo systems; at Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service in Midlotian, VA, we can fix that.

People idle their vehicles for a variety of reasons - to warm it up on cool days and to keep it cool on warm days. But what does idling mean for your transmission? Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service in Midlotian, VA has the answers.

At Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service in Midlotian, transmissions are our game, and taking care of them is at the top of our list of priorities. Here are 5 things you can do to take care of your transmission, from the pros: