Automotive Industry News & Information - Martel Automotive Service Inc

There are multiple types of tires on the market for almost every car, truck, or SUV. Once you decide it's time to replace your tires, the choice can be overwhelming. The type of tire you want depends on a variety of factors, from climate to how you drive. At Martel Automotive Service Inc in Belleview, FL, our technicians have been trained to help you make that choice. Here’s a short rundown of common street tires that will suit your needs.

Transmission work is a world of precision and attention to detail. Transmission specialists, like the technicians at Martel Automotive Service Inc in Belleview, FL, chose to specialize in transmission work partly because they have a knack for both. It’s just one of the things that make us the best in the business.

In the market for a new car, truck, or SUV? Used cars aren’t always what they seem; here’s some advice from Martel Automotive Service Inc in Belleview to make sure you get the used car of your dreams.

Is your diesel used for off-roading or towing? Are you looking for an increase in performance for your Cummins, Powerstroke, or Duramax truck? If so, a billet torque converter may be an option you’d like to consider. Here’s what you need to know about billet torque converters, from Martel Automotive Service Inc in Belleview, FL.

It’s easier than ever to keep your fleet running smoothly for thousands of miles. If a vehicle has less than 50,000 miles on it today, chances are it still has 75 percent of its driving life ahead of it. That’s good news if you’re a company managing a fleet of vehicles. It wasn’t that long ago that hitting the 100,000-mile mark on the odometer was a major milestone. Today, vehicles are built to last. With the proper maintenance and attention, there’s no reason you shouldn’t expect to see that 50,000-mile reading on the odometer one day roll right past 200,000 and keep ongoing. Here at Martel Automotive Service Inc, we're going to give you some tips on how to make that happen!

Are you driving around with a loud scraping sound coming from beneath your vehicle? Chances are, a piece of your splash shielding has come loose under your car. At Martel Automotive Service Inc in Belleview, we can have that annoying sound taken care of in no time.

If you drive a lightweight car, truck, or SUV, the torque converter you have installed is probably just fine. For those of you with more heavy-duty applications, like high horsepower setups or towing rigs, the stock converter may not be enough. At Martel Automotive Service Inc in Belleview, FL, we can help you determine if your torque converter is right for the job you need to be done.

At Martel Automotive Service Inc in Belleview, FL, we know buying a used car, truck, or SUV can be a gamble. While there are no guarantees, there are key points of inspection that tell us a lot about the condition of a vehicle and how it has been maintained. There are some important points of the inspection we verify when checking out a used vehicle.