Automotive Tips - Taylor Automotive Service

“Valve body” is one of those nebulous car terms you hear all the time, but nobody seems to really know what it is. At Taylor Automotive Service in Chesapeake, VA, we know exactly what a valve body is, what it does, and are well equipped to address any issues your valve body may be experiencing.

Everyone has different habits when it comes to washing their vehicle. Many people see it as a purely cosmetic thing, so as long as their vehicle is running and driving right they don’t see a point in washing it all that often. In actuality, washing your vehicle is also an important aspect of maintenance and making a vehicle last. Taylor Automotive Service in Chesapeake, VA has some vehicle washing tips for you, to keep your vehicle in shape for years to come.

At Taylor Automotive Service in Chesapeake, VA, we aren’t just in the business of fixing or maintaining your transmission. We’re here to help you make customizations and improvements as well.

A huge part of what the hydraulic system in your transmission does is tell the mechanical components what to do and when to do it. Even if you don't understand how that works, our technicians at Taylor Automotive Service in Chesapeake, VA have trained with the best to make sure they understand all the ins and outs of your system. We want you to understand what we're talking about when we talk to you about your vehicle so we'll break down some aspects of your hydraulic system.

If you drive a luxury or performance vehicle, you’re an owner of a reliable machine. Still, occasionally problems do arise. On vehicles like these, with so many electronics, a dead battery is a common issue. At Taylor Automotive Service we want to keep our customers informed, here’s how to jump-start your vehicle safely.

Automatic transmissions are, to many, a mysterious aspect of automotive mechanics. Torque converters, on the same hand, are a mystery shrouded within a mystery. Here’s a basic rundown of how torque converters work, and how to know if yours is failing, from Taylor Automotive Service in Chesapeake, VA.

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?

Since the first automobiles, there have been radiators. Every liquid-cooled engine on the road has, and has always needed, a radiator; without it, the engine would overheat in no time, causing catastrophic engine failure. While the efficiency of radiators, the materials they’re made out of, and the shape and size of them have changed over time, radiators haven’t actually changed much over the last century or so. At Taylor Automotive Service we know that even though radiators generally last a long time, they do occasionally fail. When your radiator is malfunctioning you can trust our technicians to repair yours and get you back on the road.