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

At Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service in Midlotian, VA, precision and quality are our top priorities. That’s why we always employ ASE certified technicians - but what does that mean for you?

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An engine can last anywhere from 50 to 500,000 miles depending mostly on how well you maintain it. While some engines are certainly more reliable than others, all of them depend on maintenance to fulfill their greatest potential. Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service in Midlotian, VA has provided for you some of the determining factors of engine lifespan, to help you make sure your engine lasts as long as it possibly can.

Does your fleet have vehicles equipped with four-wheel or all-wheel drive? More and more, companies are moving towards vehicles equipped with one or the other - they’re safer and more useful, particularly in inclement weather or less than ideal conditions. If your fleet is powered by all four wheels, Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service in Midlotian, VA has you covered.

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For all your transmission repair and maintenance needs, trust the specialists with the knowledge and ability necessary to keep your car, truck, or SUV reliably on the road. At Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service in Midlotian, VA, we prioritize quality over everything. A huge aspect of that goal is keeping up with the technology of the modern era.

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At Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service in Midlotian, VA, we’ve seen a lot of worn out and tired transmissions. How do you know if it’s time to replace yours?

For obvious reasons, air brakes are an essential part of your rig. They also add a level of complication to the braking system that a conventional vehicle doesn’t have. At Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service in Midlotian, our mechanics have the knowledge, equipment, and ability necessary to keep your air brakes in top shape.

Transmissions are complex, and over time they will wear out and eventually break. Knowing what to look for will play a key role in preventing your transmission from failing prematurely. At Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service in Midlotian, VA we want to give you some insight on how your transmission works and how it can fail.

Manual transmissions have been around for a long time and if you have ever driven a manual you know how exciting they can be. Manual transmissions have also been referred to as standard transmissions, stick shifts, manual gearbox, or a simple gearbox. No matter what you call it, manual transmissions are fun to drive, better on fuel, reliable, and somewhat safer. So what do you know about manual transmissions; where did they come from, and how do they work? Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service in Midlotian, VA knows, and now you will too.