Automotive News & Information - Martel Automotive Service Inc

Whether you drive a Porsche, Audi, BMW, Subaru, Land Rover, or other performance and luxury vehicles, your ball joints are an essential part of your car or SUVs performance and safety. From us at Martel Automotive Service Inc, here’s what to watch out for, to make sure your ball joints are in shape and ready to go.

Fuel Systems are particularly important on diesel trucks, whether you drive a Ford, Chevrolet, or Dodge pickup. At Martel Automotive Service Inc in Belleview, FL, fuel system maintenance and repair is a service we prioritize, since we know how essential a reliable fuel system is.

When your car, truck, or SUV is burning oil, it can be frustrating and costly. There are numerous reasons an engine will burn oil - these range from an altogether worn out engine to a simple part replacement. At Martel Automotive Service Inc in Belleview, FL we want to keep you informed, here's what you need to know about why your engine might be burning oil.

Fuel Systems are particularly important on diesel trucks, whether you drive a Ford, Chevrolet, or Dodge pickup. At Martel Automotive Service Inc in Belleview, fuel system maintenance and repair is a service we prioritize, since we know how essential a reliable fuel system is.

Part of maintaining your vehicle is keeping its safety devices in good working order, especially when there are kids in the vehicle. Seat belts, window locks, and airbag sensors work together to keep children safe in an automobile. Though safety components are generally very reliable, they do occasionally fail. Martel Automotive Service Inc in Belleview, FL is here when they do; here are some things to watch out for.

People idle their vehicles for a variety of reasons - to warm it up on cool days and to keep it cool on warm days. But what does idling mean for your transmission? Martel Automotive Service Inc in Belleview, FL has the answers.

The transmission in your diesel truck is built for hard work. But, after many miles and hard days on the road, inevitably the time will come to replace it. When that time comes, Martel Automotive Service Inc has the professionals you need, for the best truck repair service in Belleview.

Unless you are confident in your abilities as an automotive mechanic, there is really only one rule when purchasing a flood-damaged vehicle: don’t do it. Unfortunately, sometimes sellers aren’t particularly straight-forward with their used cars. Many will try to hide the fact that it’s been damaged by floodwaters at all or try to convince potential buyers that the car is in fact fine. “It has gone months with no issues” or “technically it is flood-damaged but” are two red flags, and while it isn’t impossible for a flood car to be fine, it’s altogether a good idea to stay away.