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Transmission slippage can be caused by a variety of factors that are sometimes difficult to pin down. From Cruise N' Cool Automotive, Diesel & Fleet Repair in Pompano Beach, FL, here’s a rundown of the more common issues that may cause a transmission to slip.

Worn/Burnt Clutches - Your truck’s transmission is packed with clutches that allow it to engage or disengage. If they’ve become worn or damaged, they won’t work properly, and your transmission will slip. Typically, there are other issues at hand that result in damaged clutches, and the clutches themselves require the entire transmission to be broken down in order for them to be replaced. Most of the time, a rebuild or replacement will be in order.

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.

Everyone has different habits when it comes to washing their vehicle. Many people see it as a purely cosmetic thing, so as long as their vehicle is running and driving right they don’t see a point in washing it all that often. In actuality, washing your vehicle is also an important aspect of maintenance and making a vehicle last. Cruise N' Cool Automotive, Diesel & Fleet Repair in Pompano Beach, FL has some vehicle washing tips for you, to keep your vehicle in shape for years to come.

Though transmissions are generally reliable, there are a great number of issues that can develop with one. From Cruise N' Cool Automotive, Diesel & Fleet Repair in Pompano Beach, FL, here’s a general overview of the types of problems your transmission may develop, all of which we service and repair.

If you drive a luxury or performance vehicle, you’re an owner of a reliable machine. Still, occasionally problems do arise. On vehicles like these, with so many electronics, a dead battery is a common issue. At Cruise N' Cool Automotive, Diesel & Fleet Repair we want to keep our customers informed, here’s how to jump-start your vehicle safely.

You’ve likely encountered someone talking about their car or truck transmission "slipping”. What does that mean, why does it do it, and where do you go from here? At Cruise N' Cool Automotive, Diesel & Fleet Repair in Pompano Beach, FL, our trained staff has the answers to get you safely back on the road. Transmission slippage is certainly one of the most dreaded issues you face as the owner of a car or truck’s and there are some indicators that let you know that something is wrong.

Don’t you hate it when potholes sneak up on you? There is a lot of money being spent on vehicle damage due to potholes. Do you know what parts of your car could receive the most damage?