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

At Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun, we know that in order to keep your car in good shape, it helps to know how it works. Here’s a quick rundown of a system that’s very important, but you take for granted until there’s a problem; your brakes. While there is a multitude of configurations and levels of complexity in automotive brake systems, they all essentially work the same way. Disregarding anti-lock brake systems and the like, this is how braking works in its simplest form.

At Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun, our expert mechanics are here to work for you. On large commercial trucks, there’s one component that works harder than almost all the rest; your brakes. Our technicians have the knowledge and ability necessary to have your truck stopping like the day it rolled off the lot, no matter what the problem is.

Automotive windows are one of those things that you take for granted, until something goes wrong. One of the more irritating issues a window can develop, is dislocating from its track while attempting to roll it up or down. Why does this happen, and how do you fix it? At Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun, KY, we’ve got answers to your questions and solutions to your problems.

If you drive a standard shift vehicle, you probably know your clutch is an important part of your driving experience. Proper maintenance and use of the clutch will dramatically increase its lifespan, saving you a lot of money in the future. Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun, KY explains:

If you own or manage a fleet or commercial truck, you know what a headache it can be to take the same vehicle in for maintenance over and over, wasting valuable time. At Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun, KY, we have the technology, equipment and technicians necessary to get the job done fast, and get it done right.

If you drive a diesel vehicle, it’s because you know that quality matters. At Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun, KY, we built our reputation on quality. We chose to work on quality products because it’s something that we ourselves believe in, and strive for daily.

Judging by the number of near-rear-endings we witness on our morning commutes, the typical attitude toward brake maintenance appears to be, “Brakes: Don’t let them stop you!” This puzzles us because monitoring your braking system’s health is one of the most straightforward aspects of car ownership. You do have to know what to look for, though, or rather, what to listen and feel for. So let us, uh, break it down for you. Here are the top three signs that your brakes need fixing.

Your car’s radio and headlights, plus a slew of other important functions, are powered by an electrical current generated by your vehicle’s engine. A vital part of generating electricity is having a place to store it while it’s not being used. This is where your car battery comes into play. The battery of your vehicle holds electrical energy while the car is off in order to help the engine turn over and create a spark to start internal combustion. Without a working battery, your car will not be able to start. If you allow our team here at Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair to perform proper maintenance, an average car battery can start your car reliably for roughly four years.