Automotive News & Information - Phoenix Motors

There’s a huge appeal to buying a used car from a private party seller. Bypass the dealership, the hidden fees, the markups, the hassle, and save yourself some money in the process. But what’s the risk? Have you found a deal or a dud?

mechanic working on the suspension of a vehicle on a lift

The steering and suspension systems are key safety-related systems that largely determine your car’s ride and handling. Have these systems checked regularly, at least once a year, and usually with a wheel alignment.

Manual transmissions require far less maintenance than automatics. However, that doesn’t mean it doesn’t need a fluid check from time to time. Here’s what you should know about checking and adding fluid to your manual transmission, from Phoenix Motors Automotive Repair in Madison, AL.

At Phoenix Motors Automotive Repair in Madison, we’re not only here to fix your car when something goes wrong...we’re here to help you understand your car, truck, or SUV a little better, too. Here are some tips concerning your thermostat - how it works, what to watch out for, and what to do about it when one fails.

Your transmission’s shift points are exactly what you think they are - the points at which your transmission shifts. From the transmission experts at Phoenix Motors Automotive Repair in Madison, AL, here’s what you need to know about them.

Your drive belts run everything - your AC, power steering, alternator, and water pump are all dependent on the belts that turn them. At Phoenix Motors Automotive Repair in Madison, our goal is to keep your truck maintained, so you’re never stuck out on the road. Drive belts are a critical part of that goal.

For the first several decades of automotive history, transmissions weren’t reliant on electronics for operation. Today, that simply isn’t the case. At Phoenix Motors Automotive Repair in Madison, AL, we have the knowledge and equipment necessary to take care of even the most complex transmissions, no matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive.

transmission fluid being poured into vehicle

You’ve probably heard the term “transmission flush” before at some point in your automotive experience. But what exactly does it mean to have your transmission flushed, and why does it matter? Phoenix Motors Automotive Repair in Madison, AL has the answers.