Automotive Industry News & Information - Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair

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 Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun, KY we want you to know what to look out for so that you can be safely on the road.

At Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun, were huge fans of seatbelts. They dramatically reduce the chances of being injured in an automobile accident, and in many cases, they are the difference between a fatal crash and walking away unharmed. But how long has the seat belt been around? When did wearing it become law?

At Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun, we know that a huge part of the ride quality of your car, truck, or SUV is how well it keeps road and engine noises out of the passenger compartment. Few things are more annoying on a long commute or road trip than the drone of tires on pavement, the constant sound of your car battling the air outside, loud semi-trucks, and so on.

Making the call to get a new transmission can be difficult. At Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun, KY, we’re here to help you make the right choice.

Fleet cars, vans, and trucks see a lot of wear and tear. If your engine has already called it a day, then it’s obviously case closed - you need a new engine or a new vehicle. However, there are many times when an engine is about to go down, and you can get it taken care of before it kicks the bucket for good - saving you time and towing in the process.

Vehicle belts aren’t that different than the belts that hold up your trousers. They need to fit properly and stay in place, and if they break, sag, or wear out, you’ll probably wish you were wearing a different belt that day. The same goes for the belts in your car. Your engine compartment is a punishing environment, and while all auto belts are made of materials designed to be both flexible and tough, even the toughest materials will eventually wear out due to the extreme temperatures under the hood.

Manual transmissions are durable, reliable pieces of equipment. Still, sometimes problems arise. Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun has the answer to a question that plagues many manual transmissions; why does my transmission pop out of gear?

At Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun, we know that some of the most elusive issues with any car, truck, or SUV are often caused by the simplest of malfunctions. While you might consider a gas cap fairly innocuous, it can actually malfunction too, prompting a check engine light on your dashboard.