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Transmissions, like engines, are a major component of your vehicle, and very expensive to replace. Transmissions often go out for very preventable reasons, and sometimes replacing one can be troublesome and expensive enough that it’s not even worth doing, depending on the vehicle. With the right maintenance, most transmissions are extremely reliable; it simply boils down to how well a transmission is cared for. Follow these tips to make your transmission last as long as possible, courtesy of Phoenix Motors Automotive Repair in Madison.

Did you know that airbags weren't mandatory safety equipment in passenger vehicles until 1997? Now, you'll find them in well over 100 million cars and trucks on the road. Since their invention, airbags, along with the seat belt, have played a major role in reducing the number of injuries and deaths in traffic collisions.

“Transfer case” is a term you may have heard in discussions about transmissions. But what is it, and what does it do? Phoenix Motors Automotive Repair in Madison wants to keep you up to date and knowledgeable in your vehicle. Different aspects of your vehicle provide different issues and solutions.

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Good steering is an underrated, and often neglected aspect of driving. At Phoenix Motors Automotive Repair in Madison, AL, we believe in making sure you have the best vehicle possible, whether you’re driving across town or traveling long distance.

If you drive a car, truck, or SUV with a manual transmission, the pressure plate is an integral part of your vehicle. From Phoenix Motors Automotive Repair in Madison, here’s what you need to know.

At Phoenix Motors Automotive Repair in Madison, AL, we know how annoying a faulty fuel gauge can be. Never knowing how much gas you have in your car, truck, or SUV, and constantly running the risk of stranding yourself on the road somewhere, takes its toll after a while. Luckily, we can fix that.

The term “overdrive” is one you are most likely familiar with. What is overdrive though, really, and why is it important? Phoenix Motors Automotive Repair in Madison, AL has the answer.

At Phoenix Motors Automotive Repair in Madison, we know that few problems are simultaneously as simple and confusing as a bad ground connection on your car, truck, or SUV. Here’s a look at some symptoms of a bad ground, and what you can do to correct it.