Automotive Industry News & Information - Taylor Automotive Service

Your alternator is a central component on any engine. The alternator is responsible for powering anything electronic on your vehicle, including the coils that fire your spark plugs (unless it’s a diesel). At Taylor Automotive Service in Chesapeake, VA, we know a bad alternator when we see one - here’s how you can spot one too.

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Exhaust issues are extremely common, no matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive. At Taylor Automotive Service in Chesapeake, VA, we can get your exhaust back in shape in no time.

Exhaust issues tend to be neglected, and we get that; there are just other parts of your vehicle that you'd rather focus on. Besides a clogged catalytic converter, there isn’t much risk of damage from a bad exhaust system - it negatively affects your gas mileage, and the sound is annoying, but other than that, it’s an issue many people learn to live with.

What condition are your tires in? At Taylor Automotive Service in Chesapeake, VA, we want to make sure you can tell. A simple visual inspection is all you need - it’s easy if you know what to look for.

Transmission

Jasper Engines and Transmissions is proudly announcing their newly expanded availability of remanufactured GM 6T40/45/50 FWD and AWD transmissions. These 6-speed transmissions are electronically controlled and available for a variety of GM vehicles.

Has your brake master cylinder gone bad? How would you know? What even is it? Taylor Automotive Service in Chesapeake, VA has the answers.

Your brake master cylinder is an integral part of your brake system. When one fails, some odd symptoms may arise, and it may be difficult to diagnose. Here’s some information to help you decide if yours has given out on you.

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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 Taylor Automotive Service in Chesapeake, VA, here are some signs of trouble that predict an imminent engine failure is in the cards for your car, truck, or SUV.