Automotive Industry News & Information - Phoenix Motors

While diesel engines have become more common in trucks and certain cars, overwhelmingly the most common car, truck, and SUV powerhouse found on the road today is the gasoline combustion engine. At Phoenix Motors Automotive Repair in Madison, our technicians are skilled in every aspect of gasoline engine maintenance and repair, to keep yours reliably on the road and running strong.

Allen was great with working me into a busy schedule as well as keeping me informed along the way as far as finding the problem and fixing it correctly (while attempting to keep the budget in mind)! - Amanda T. (5 star review on Google)

Mechanic taking apart of an engine out from under the hood

An engine can last anywhere from 50 to 500,000 miles depending mostly on how well you maintain it. While some engines are certainly more reliable than others, all of them depend on maintenance to fulfill their greatest potential. Phoenix Motors Automotive Repair in Madison, AL has provided for you some of the determining factors of engine lifespan, to help you make sure your engine lasts as long as it possibly can.

At Phoenix Motors Automotive Repair in Madison, we know how important climate control is to your driving experience. Not only does a fully functional heat and AC system keep you warm in the winter, and cool in the summer, it is vital to defrosting windows and keeping the air in your car circulating.

Transmissions rarely go out without a warning. Typically it takes a while, during which time there will be observable symptoms. Sometimes it’s an easy fix and sometimes it isn’t, but it’s always better to catch an issue and get it repaired as soon as possible. Phoenix Motors Automotive Repair in Madison, AL has provided you with a few things to watch out for.

Don’t you hate it when potholes sneak up on you? There is a lot of money being spent on vehicle damage due to potholes. Do you know what parts of your car could receive the most damage? Phoenix Motors Automotive Repair is the leader in Madison, AL for the service and repair of automotive tires. We know the kind of damage that can be done, so if you suspect something is wrong with your car or truck, it’s always a good idea to stop by so we can take a quick look.

The heads on your commercial or fleet diesel are one of the most integral parts of your engine. The heads are comprised of the valvetrain, exhaust ports, intake ports, and injector ports. In essence, a head’s purpose is to regulate and time the intake of fresh air, the release of exhaust, the compression of fuel and air that provides combustion, and the entry point for fuel into the cylinder. The head is where all the complex aspects of engine operation occur...without it, you just have a chunk of metal with pistons in it, and no way to make them move. Here’s what you need to know about your heads, from Phoenix Motors Automotive Repair in Madison, AL.

If you own or operate a fleet or commercial truck, you know how quickly miles rack up and oil changes are needed. At Phoenix Motors Automotive Repair in Madison, AL, our main goal is to keep your trucks on the road - a huge part of that is changing your oil on time.