Automotive News & Information - Phoenix Motors

Turbochargers are intricate and precise components, but not all that complicated or difficult to understand. By knowing the parts of your car’s turbocharger and its functions, you’ll have a much better idea of how one works and here at Phoenix Motors Automotive Repair in Madison, AL, we feel it is important that our area drivers know more about their vehicles! Starting with your turbocharger, we which is powered by pressure from the exhaust.

Though transmissions are generally reliable, there are a great number of issues that can develop with one. From Phoenix Motors Automotive Repair in Madison, AL, here’s a general overview of the types of problems your transmission may develop, all of which we service and repair.

Your vehicle's engine needs clean air to burn the fuel – and it needs a lot of clean air. In fact, a typical vehicle needs about 216,000 gallons of air for every tank of gas. All that air passes through a filter that catches the dust and dirt. Eventually, the filter gets completely full, and because the filter can only hold so much, dirt starts getting through. At Phoenix Motors Automotive Repair in Madison, we ensure you get the best air quality in your vehicle and explain the process of where this dirty air is going to our area drivers.

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My daughter came into town for spring break. She informed me that there was a noise coming from the front end of her Equinox. She told me this on Thursday morning (after she had been in town since the previous weekend...and she had to be back to work Monday). It's Friday morning (thinking no place will take it in on short notice) I took it to Discount Tire and they told me that what I described, they don't do that sort of work. They said 'we normally refer people to Phoenix'. I go up the road to Phoenix and explain my problem and the car's. Allan told me 'we'll squeeze her in'. I don't know any place that would've said that. None. I'm taking my vehicle there from now on. Great people.

You’ve likely encountered someone talking about their car or truck transmission "slipping”. What does that mean, why does it do it, and where do you go from here? At Phoenix Motors Automotive Repair in Madison, AL, our trained staff has the answers to get you safely back on the road. Transmission slippage is certainly one of the most dreaded issues you face as the owner of a car or truck’s and there are some indicators that let you know that something is wrong.

At Phoenix Motors Automotive Repair in Madison, AL, it’s important to us that your car, truck, or SUV is ready for any condition. Coolant flushes are an important part of getting your vehicle ready for winter - here’s why.

Leaky transmissions can be a pain, not only do they make a mess on the underside of your car, and in your driveway, but the transmission fluid is expensive and inconvenient to deal with. At Phoenix Motors Automotive Repair in Madison, AL we want to provide you with some information on where transmission leaks start and how to end them so that maybe we can eliminate any future leaks.

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Eventually, the time comes to replace your car, truck, or SUV. Often, you’ll decide to go used to save some money. This can either be a great financial decision, but it takes a little more groundwork to make sure you’re getting a good deal and a reliable vehicle. From researching, to test driving, to inspecting a used vehicle, Phoenix Motors Automotive Repair in Madison, AL has a few tips to help you get there.