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If you drive a performance or luxury vehicle, there are important points to remember in preserving not only your car or SUV, but it's resale value as well. Luxury and performance vehicles depreciate more quickly than other cars. Many who own these cars like to have the newest and the best of the best. In that way, the odds are stacked against you when trying to get a good price for your car. Fortunately, Taylor Automotive Service has some steps you can take to ensure you get the most for your car when it’s time to sell.

“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?