Automotive Industry News & Information - Phoenix Motors

By now, the numbers are clear; seat belts save lives. But just wearing one isn’t enough - it needs to be working properly to actually keep you safe. Here’s what you need to know about the seat belts in your car, truck, or SUV, from Phoenix Motors Automotive Repair in Madison, AL.

If you drive a performance or luxury vehicle, you know that your precision engineered equipment demands precision tuning. At Phoenix Motors Automotive Repair in Madison, AL, we specialize in high-end imports and performance vehicles and keep them up to par.

Maintaining your car doesn't have to be a hassle, just bring it to our team here at Phoenix Motors Automotive Repair in Madison. We can take care of all the dirty work. However, it's important to know when you should get proper maintenance. Here are some quick tips and advice on the basics of car maintenance!

When your car, truck, or SUV is burning oil, it can be frustrating and costly. There are numerous reasons an engine will burn oil - these range from an altogether worn out engine to a simple part replacement. At Phoenix Motors Automotive Repair in Madison, AL we want to keep you informed, here's what you need to know about why your engine might be burning oil.

While keeping your car, truck, or SUV looking nice is important, there are other reasons to keep the exterior of your vehicle in good shape. From Phoenix Motors Automotive Repair in Madison, AL, here are some tips for keeping your car looking good, and how that keeps it reliably on the road.

Part of maintaining your vehicle is keeping its safety devices in good working order, especially when there are kids in the vehicle. Seat belts, window locks, and airbag sensors work together to keep children safe in an automobile. Though safety components are generally very reliable, they do occasionally fail. Phoenix Motors Automotive Repair in Madison, AL is here when they do; here are some things to watch out for.

Unless you are confident in your abilities as an automotive mechanic, there is really only one rule when purchasing a flood-damaged vehicle: don’t do it. Unfortunately, sometimes sellers aren’t particularly straight-forward with their used cars. Many will try to hide the fact that it’s been damaged by floodwaters at all or try to convince potential buyers that the car is in fact fine. “It has gone months with no issues” or “technically it is flood-damaged but” are two red flags, and while it isn’t impossible for a flood car to be fine, it’s altogether a good idea to stay away.

At Phoenix Motors Automotive Repair in Madison, we understand all too well the importance of changing your oil regularly. Three to five thousand miles sounds like a lot, but it doesn’t really take that long to rack them up. The busier you are, the more you probably drive, and the more likely you are to forget it’s time to change your oil. Here are some reasons to pay attention to your oil changes, and help you better understand why oil changes are so important.