Automotive Industry News & Information - Martel Automotive Service Inc

Diesel trucks are known for their incredibly reliable engines. At Martel Automotive Service Inc in Belleview, we know that the key to a reliable engine is good maintenance. In fleet trucks, the difference between a truck that lasts a million miles and a truck that needs new engine hinges on how well it has been maintained.

At Martel Automotive Service Inc in Belleview, we understand how important it is to have ice cold AC in your truck on a long, hot day. Whether you drive a Chevy, Ford, or Dodge diesel pickup, chances are you have a lot of cab to cool down, and a subpar AC just won’t cut it.

If you drive a fleet or commercial vehicle, you log a lot of hours on the road. Inevitably, a flat tire is going to happen - it’s just a matter of knowing how to handle it when it does. Here’s what you need to remember, from Martel Automotive Service Inc in Belleview, FL.

You may have heard the term CV axle before in reference to your car but aren’t entirely sure what it means. Here’s your answer, from Martel Automotive Service Inc in Belleview, FL, as well as a guide to determining if yours need replacement.

Whether you drive a Powerstroke, Cummins, or Duramax diesel, your truck is a complex piece of equipment. Emissions systems, fuel systems, and systems you’ve probably never heard of all work together to keep your truck going strong. Sometimes, however, a warning light will pop up on your dash, and leave you wondering what’s going on. From ABS to Check Engine Lights, Martel Automotive Service Inc in Belleview, FL has you covered.

If you drive a car, truck, or SUV that runs on gasoline, there's a good chance you’ve run it low on fuel a few times (or more than a few times,) and maybe even run out of gas completely a time or two. At Martel Automotive Service Inc in Belleview, FL, we like to provide information applicable to you. Running a vehicle low on fuel is something we’re all guilty of, and most of us don’t think twice about it. But, can it be bad for your car?

At some point or another, it’ll happen to you. You leave your headlights on, your battery finally fails, or for some other reason, you don’t have enough juice to start your car. Don’t call a tow truck just yet, though...Martel Automotive Service Inc in Belleview has the info you need to properly jump-start your car.

Wheel bearings often go overlooked but have an incredibly important job to perform. Wheel bearings are an integral component of your truck, and when one begins to fail, other problems begin to arise. At Martel Automotive Service Inc in Belleview, we want you to have the ability to recognize a problem before it turns into a bigger one. Here’s what to look out for.