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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.

Automatic transmissions aren’t easily understood outside of specialists like those at Phoenix Motors Automotive Repair in Madison, AL. While it would be impossible to teach you enough to make you a transmission expert in a series of articles, what we can do is give you the fundamental knowledge you need to have a good idea of what your transmission is doing, and how it works.

If your transmission is slipping, what are your options? As you’ve seen, a variety of issues can cause a transmission to slip. Likewise, repairs differ widely depending on the issue. Our highly trained technicians at Phoenix Motors Automotive Repair in Madison, AL can recommend your best options. Here are some steps you should take to make sure your repair is as simple and cost effective as possible.

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With a few exceptions, today’s vehicles get much better gas mileage than they did even a couple of decades ago, despite getting constantly heavier and more powerful. How do they do it? Here are the points, from Phoenix Motors Automotive Repair in Madison, AL.

No matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive, maintenance is the key to giving your engine long life. At Phoenix Motors Automotive Repair in Madison, AL, we focus on keeping your engine running strong.

Is your engine on the way out? If it’s already kicked the bucket, then case closed - however, there are a number of other indicators that your engine is about to go, even if it’s still running at the moment. From Phoenix Motors Automotive Repair in Madison, AL, here are some signs of trouble that predict an imminent engine failure is in the cards for your car, truck, or SUV.

Transmission slippage can be caused by a variety of factors that 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. Our highly trained technicians are ready to get you going with a top transmission.