Automotive Industry News & Information - TMT Auto Clinic, Inc

Your Dodge, Ford, or Chevy diesel pickup will rarely quit on you all of a sudden, with no warning. Chances are, your truck has been trying to tell you there’s an issue for a while - here’s what to watch out for, from TMT Auto Clinic, Inc in Interlachen, FL.

There may come a day when you go to shift your vehicle out of “Park”, and the shifter refuses to move. Perhaps you are already experiencing this issue intermittently, or currently have a vehicle stuck in park. While this is a serious inconvenience, it doesn’t necessarily indicate a serious problem; let TMT Auto Clinic, Inc in Interlachen, FL put your mind at ease.

With AAA, roadside assistance, and the decreasing ability of people to fix and maintain their own vehicles, there are a lot of people on the road today who don’t know how to change a tire. Removing your wheel and replacing it with your spare may seem like a daunting task, but with this guide from TMT Auto Clinic, Inc in Interlachen, FL, you’ll have the knowledge you need when you find yourself in a bind.

Sometimes it is EASY to see if your car or truck needs to come into our shop for professional repairs!
1. You see steam rising from the engine!
2. The Check Engine Light is on!
3. The engine starts, but there is an odor that is not right.
4. You hear grinding or thumping noises.

man broke down on side of road with car hood up

At TMT Auto Clinic, Inc in Interlachen, FL, we’ve seen a lot of worn out and tired transmissions. How do you know if it’s time to replace yours?

Gear shift in car with manual transmission

By now, it’s likely you’ve heard someone claim “manuals get better gas mileage than automatics.” While in the past this has certainly been true – driving an automatic was truly a sacrifice, dramatically affecting acceleration, reliability, and gas mileage – is it still the case in the modern era? TMT Auto Clinic, Inc in Interlachen, FL has the answers.

Your drive belts are simple but integral components to the function of your car, truck, or SUV. At TMT Auto Clinic, Inc in Interlachen, belts are one of the first things we assess when looking over a vehicle, as they alone are in charge of operating your AC, water pump, alternator, and power steering.

If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you own or operate a fleet or commercial truck. If you do, then you probably know the difference between a job done, a job done well, and a job done perfectly. At TMT Auto Clinic, Inc in Interlachen, FL, we strive for the latter.