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

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Nobody wants to put an engine or transmission in their car. However, when that time comes, it’s important to make an informed decision - here are some things to consider when installing a used engine or transmission, from Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service in Midlotian, VA.

Your fleet or commercial truck works hard, every day. Most commercial vehicles are heavy, and constantly under load. As a result, your brakes will inevitably develop issues over time. At Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service in Midlotian, VA, we can fix that.

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Something will go wrong with your car, truck, or SUV eventually. The important thing is knowing what to do, and how to deal with it. Just knowing what to do in a situation often means the difference between a quick repair and thousands of dollars worth of work. If you see steam coming from under the hood, it’s important to deal with it appropriately and quickly. Here’s what’s going on, and what to do, from Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service in Midlotian, VA.

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Two things 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.

Transmission slippage can be caused by a variety of factors that are sometimes difficult to pin down. From Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service in Midlotian, VA, here’s a rundown of the more common issues that may cause a transmission to slip. Our highly trained technicians are ready to get you going with a top transmission.

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At Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service in Midlotian, VA, we specialize in performance and luxury vehicles. We also realize what a huge investment these cars and SUVs are, and why it’s so important to take care of them.

Automatic transmissions aren’t well understood outside of specialists like our technicians here at Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service in Midlotian, VA. While it would be impossible to teach you enough to make you a transmission expert in a quick article, what we can do is give you the fundamental knowledge you need to have a good idea of what your transmission is doing and how it works. Being able to understand how your transmission works will help you identify any problems that may arise to prevent further wear and tear on your vehicle.

Sometimes, it’s obvious when you need new brakes and sometimes it isn’t. Knowing what to look for and what causes issues will help keep you safe and remind you of when you should get your brakes checked out. Here are some symptoms of bad brakes, and what causes the issue from Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service in Midlotian, VA.