Automotive News & Information - Taylor Automotive Service

Sometimes a tire goes flat over the course of days, weeks, or even months. A leak like this never has an obvious cause - so why is your tire losing air? From Taylor Automotive Service in Chesapeake, VA, here’s some info on leaky tires.

While fuel pump issues are common, they often get misdiagnosed. What is your fuel pump, how do you know if yours is bad, and what should you do about it? At Taylor Automotive Service in Chesapeake, VA, we are going to make sure that you are an informed driver so you know what to look for and what you should do about it.

If you’ve ever been behind the wheel of a commercial truck, you already know that driving in reverse isn’t easy. At Taylor Automotive Service in Chesapeake, most of the damage we see is a result of an accident which occurred in reverse.

At Taylor Automotive Service in Chesapeake, we’re not only here to fix your truck when something goes wrong...we’re here to help you understand your truck 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.

At Taylor Automotive Service in Chesapeake, we understand the importance of proper transmission maintenance. Commercial trucks are heavy, and they rack in a lot of miles. With this combination, it’s essential the transmissions in your trucks are always performing their best. Here’s a few things to watch out for:

At Taylor Automotive Service in Chesapeake, we know how much efficiency matters. When it comes to your truck, it’s equally important. Obviously, a huge chunk of your operating cost is fuel consumption, which is largely dependent on the truck's design. Fortunately, there are ways to greatly increase the efficiency of your truck, regardless of shape or size.

Wheel bearings are an often overlooked, but incredibly important component on your diesel truck; and when one begins to fail, other problems begin to arise. Taylor Automotive Service in Chesapeake has the information you need to recognize a problem before it turns into a bigger one. Here’s what to look out for:

Glow Plugs are an essential component of your diesel engine. However, a faulty glow plug can go unnoticed or be neglected for quite some time; your truck will still start and run, so it’s an easy issue to overlook. At Taylor Automotive Service in Chesapeake, we want you to know what to look for, and why you should be concerned with a bad glow plug.