Automotive Industry News & Information - Martel Automotive Service Inc

Does your car, truck, or SUV shift at the wrong moment? Martel Automotive Service Inc in Belleview has the solution. Shift point issues can manifest themselves in two ways; either your car will rapidly shift through several or all the gears at low speed, low rpm, getting to the highest gear before you’ve gained enough momentum, or shifts will be delayed, the transmission refusing to shift until far into the RPM range.

At Martel Automotive Service Inc in Belleview, our expert mechanics are here to work for you. On large commercial trucks, there’s one component that works harder than almost all the rest; your brakes. Our technicians have the knowledge and ability necessary to have your truck stopping like the day it rolled off the lot, no matter what the problem is.

On all modern vehicles, electronic engine controls have truly changed the game in terms of performance, efficiency, and reliability. On diesel trucks, whether you drive a Chevy, Dodge, or Ford, this innovation has been particularly revolutionary. The gains diesel engines have made in the past couple of decades are impressive by any standard, and electronic engine controls are a huge contributor to those developments.

It’s no secret, commercial truck tires are expensive. The good news is, if one of your tires is experiencing issues, Martel Automotive Service Inc in Belleview has you covered. We want to make sure your fleet stays fully operational and you on the road! Here are some things to keep your eye on when it comes to your tires and tips to keep your tires lasting.

Your drive belts run everything - your AC, power steering, alternator, and water pump are all dependent on the belts that turn them. At Martel Automotive Service Inc in Belleview, our goal is to keep your truck maintained, so you’re never stuck out on the road. Drive belts are a critical part of that goal.

Air filters are an important part of vehicle maintenance. What many people don’t realize is you actually have two filters; one for your engine and a cabin filter to filter the air coming into your car. Both of them function the same way but have entirely different purposes. They are often neglected, particularly the cabin filter, and yours may need to be changed right now. This guide, provided by Martel Automotive Service Inc in Belleview, highlights the importance of filters, symptoms of an overused one, and how to maintain them.

The transmission in your truck works harder than any other on the road. A fully loaded semi weighs about 40 times as much as a normal passenger vehicle, and racks up twice the mileage. As such, it’s essential to keep your transmission in good shape and regularly maintenanced. Fortunately, Martel Automotive Service Inc in Belleview has you covered.

Manual transmissions are durable, reliable pieces of equipment. Still, sometimes problems arise. Martel Automotive Service Inc in Belleview has the answer to a question that plagues many manual transmissions; why does my transmission pop out of gear?