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

At Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun, cars are our passion, so naturally, we like to keep up with new technology on the market. At the moment, surprisingly the current trend is moving towards a goal you may not expect; self-driving vehicles. You’ve probably heard about self-driving cars a little bit here and there on the news, but it likely still seems somewhere in the realm of science fiction to you. However, the reality is that self-driving cars are on the way and maybe here sooner than you think. Already, almost all major automobile manufacturers are dumping billions of dollars into research and development for self-driving cars, and even companies like Uber are jumping on board.

At Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun, we know that the difference between a vehicle that runs for 80,000 miles and a vehicle that makes it to 400,000 miles depends on one thing; maintenance. Here are a few tips to avoid some of the most notorious vehicle killers out there.

At Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun, we know that transmissions are one of the greatest technological marvels of the automotive world. How does a standard shift transmission work? Why should you care? Our expert technicians here at Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun have the answers.

Keeping the interior of your car, truck, or SUV clean and in good shape is an important part of making your vehicle last. Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun has some tips on keeping your car clean inside, and why keeping it clean matters.

Transmissions, while generally durable, can be highly complicated devices. For this reason, they are also expensive to replace, and maintaining one will save you a lot of headache and money in the future. This article from Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun, KY discusses how your driving habits affect your transmission. While automatic transmissions are by far the most common, there are still a considerable number of manual transmissions on the road, so this article covers both.

Brake pads are important - you don’t need them to go, but you do need them to stop. At Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun, KY, we like to keep your vehicle stopping exactly as it should - it’s less dangerous, and it keeps insurance premiums low. So, how do you know if your brake pads are going bad? How do they work? What even are they? We’ve got the answers!

At Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun, efficiency is a concept that interests us. While your fuel economy is largely dependent on what kind of car, truck, or SUV you drive, there are a variety of tips and tricks to get the most bang for your buck. We’ve provided a few of our favorites here.

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.