Automotive Industry News & Information - Bob's Truck Repair & Car Care Center

Woman checking out under the hood where steam is coming from

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 Bob's Truck Repair & Car Care Center in Port Huron, MI.

Automatic transmissions aren’t well understood outside of specialists like our technicians here at Bob's Truck Repair & Car Care Center in Port Huron, MI. 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.

Vacuum pressure plays a critical role in keeping your engine running smooth, and performing it’s best. From Bob's Truck Repair & Car Care Center in Port Huron, MI, here’s some info on vacuum pressure, why you need it, and how to tell if you’ve got a vacuum leak.

Here at Bob's Truck Repair & Car Care Center, we take pride in our work and that’s why we choose only the best of products for our customers. We already have faith in Jasper Engines and Transmissions because of the products they provide and the warranty that backs them up, but this latest news justifies our choice even more. There are thirty NASCAR® team/driver combinations in 2021 that are using the JASPER 4-Speed Transmission. Of those thirty team/driver combinations, eighteen are being used for the NASCAR® Cup Series and twelve are being used for the NASCAR® Xfinity Series.

There comes a time in the life of every fleet vehicle or commercial truck when you have to decide - is it time to retire that truck or van, or should you put the money into fixing it? At Bob's Truck Repair & Car Care Center in Port Huron, MI, we’re here to help.

Your gas mileage mostly depends on what kind of car you drive; engine displacement and vehicle weight are the largest determining factors on gas mileage, and there’s not much you can do to change either of those. That doesn’t mean attempting to improve your fuel economy is a completely hopeless endeavor, however. With these tips from Bob's Truck Repair & Car Care Center in Port Huron, MI, you might be surprised how much your fuel mileage can be improved.

Leaks and drips that get the interior of your vehicle wet are definitely an inconvenience. Sitting water promotes rust, bad smells, and can ruin your carpet. Furthermore, the water often seems to come from seemingly nowhere, adding to the frustration. From Bob's Truck Repair & Car Care Center in Port Huron, MI, here are some of the leading causes of water on your floor, and what you can do about it.

mechanic working on the suspension of a vehicle on a lift

The steering and suspension systems are key safety-related systems that largely determine your car’s ride and handling. Have these systems checked regularly, at least once a year, and usually with a wheel alignment.