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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 Phoenix Motors Automotive Repair in Madison, AL, you might be surprised how much your fuel mileage can be improved.

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Transmission malfunctions are sometimes hard to pin down and might even go unnoticed. A transmission slip can manifest itself in a lot of different ways because there’s not a universal or consistent way to describe it. Since it will vary based on the vehicle, how bad the issue is, and what components are at fault, here are some symptoms to look for in your vehicle.

If you drive a Mercedes, Porsche, Subaru, BMW, Jaguar, or other performance and luxury vehicle, you’re a person who appreciates the value of quality. At Phoenix Motors Automotive Repair, we share that appreciation - that’s why we specialize in quality cars and take pride in quality work.

Transmission slippage can be caused by a variety of factors which are sometimes difficult to pin down. From Phoenix Motors Automotive Repair in Madison, AL, here’s a rundown of the more common issues that may cause a transmission to slip.

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 keeping them up to par.

Does your car, truck, or SUV shift at the wrong moment? Phoenix Motors Automotive Repair in Madison has the solution. Shift point issues can manifest themselves in two ways; either your car will rapidly shift through several or all the gears at low speed, low rpm, getting to the highest gear before you’ve gained enough momentum, or shifts will be delayed, the transmission refusing to shift until far into the RPM range.

The time to know if your brakes are going bad is NOT when you go to stop at that red light or on the parkway when someone suddenly swerves in front of you. It's not always "just" brake pads either, your brake master cylinder could be an issue. How do you recognize the signs that you have a real problem with your brake master cylinder and just what is it? Here atPhoenix Motors Automotive Repair in Madison, AL we not only have the answers, but we also put together a service schedule for you and keep an eye on issues based on your driving habits, vehicle type and your description of issues you are having. We treat your car, truck or SUV as if it were ours keeping you informed of issues we find so you can get them fixed "before" there are larger repair bills so you can keep your vehicle Newer - Longer! Below is everything you need to look for and tips on your brake master cylinder.

In life, you learn that more expensive doesn’t always mean better. When it comes to transmission fluid, does it matter? Are name brand fluids better than the cheapest option? Phoenix Motors Automotive Repair in Madison, AL has the answers.