Automotive Industry News & Information - Cruise N' Cool Automotive, Diesel & Fleet Repair

Most commercial diesel engines these days are turbocharged. Turbos dramatically increase power and efficiency, particularly on diesel engines, which makes them a must-have item on engines that rely heavily on both. However, sometimes issues arise in turbo systems; at Cruise N' Cool Automotive, Diesel & Fleet Repair in Pompano Beach, we can fix that.

With AAA, roadside assistance, and the decreasing ability of people to fix and maintain their own cars, 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 Cruise N' Cool Automotive, Diesel & Fleet Repair in Pompano Beach, you’ll have the knowledge you need when you find yourself in a bind.

Your transmission suddenly isn’t shifting right. So what’s wrong with it? Do you need your transmission rebuilt? Good question. Unfortunately, the answer is: No one knows. At least, not yet. To find out what’s causing your transmission problem, a technician is going to have to perform a series of tests. Basically, these tests are designed to answer the simple question: “Is it inside or outside?” That is, is the problem inside the transmission, or in one of the many control systems that operate the transmission?

Your drive belts run everything - your AC, power steering, alternator, and water pump are all dependent on the belts that turn them. At Cruise N' Cool Automotive, Diesel & Fleet Repair in Pompano Beach, 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.

At Cruise N' Cool Automotive, Diesel & Fleet Repair in Pompano Beach, we’re not only here to fix your truck when something goes wrong...we’re here to help you understand your truck a little better, too. Here are some tips concerning your thermostat - how it works, what to watch out for, and what to do about it when one fails.

separated ball joint that needs to be replaced

We know you’re busy. At Cruise N' Cool Automotive, Diesel & Fleet Repair in Pompano Beach, FL, we also know that while there are certain issues with your car, truck, or SUV you can ignore for a while, some of them shouldn’t wait. While serious issues are often obvious, sometimes they aren’t - ball joints are one such case.

Wheel bearings are an often overlooked, but incredibly important component on your diesel truck; and when one begins to fail, other problems begin to arise. Cruise N' Cool Automotive, Diesel & Fleet Repair in Pompano Beach has the information you need to recognize a problem before it turns into a bigger one. Here’s what to look out for:

At Cruise N' Cool Automotive, Diesel & Fleet Repair in Pompano Beach, cars are our passion, so naturally, we like to keep up with new technology on the market. At the moment, surprisingly the current trend is moving towards a goal you may not expect; self-driving vehicles. You’ve probably heard about self-driving cars a little bit here and there on the news, but it likely still seems somewhere in the realm of science fiction to you. However, the reality is that self-driving cars are on the way and maybe here sooner than you think. Already, almost all major automobile manufacturers are dumping billions of dollars into research and development for self-driving cars, and even companies like Uber are jumping on board.