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There are multiple types of tires on the market for almost every car, truck, or SUV. Once you decide it's time to replace your tires, the choice can be overwhelming. The type of tire you want depends on a variety of factors, from climate to how you drive. At Cruise N' Cool Automotive, Diesel & Fleet Repair in Pompano Beach, FL, our technicians have been trained to help you make that choice. Here’s a short rundown of common street tires that will suit your needs.

It is inevitable that the sun will rise and set each day - so too is the inevitability of clutch wear if you drive a vehicle with a manual transmission. Unlike the sun, however, you have a lot of control over how fast that wear occurs. Here’s some information on riding the clutch, and why you should stop doing it!

What is “riding the clutch”? - Let’s start by defining exactly what we’re talking about here. “Riding the clutch” is one of many phrases in automotive slang, which circumnavigates the explanation of something sort of complicated. Any time your clutch pedal hangs out in the purgatory between fully depressed and fully released, except for the purposes of shifting or acceleration, you’re riding the clutch. Avoid using the clutch pedal to manage speed as much as possible. If you’re sitting at a stoplight or a stop sign, you might catch yourself letting the clutch out halfway to keep the car at a standstill instead of using the brake, or taking advantage of the clutch to drive slowly.

The type of tire you want on your fleet or commercial vehicle depends on a variety of factors, from climate to how you use the vehicle. There are multiple tire styles for most applications, and one of them is right for you. At Cruise N' Cool Automotive, Diesel & Fleet Repair in Pompano Beach, FL, we’re ready to help you make your choice. If you’d like to narrow it down before you come see us, here’s a short rundown of common tires that will meet your specific need.

If your transmission isn’t shifting correctly, you’ll want to be careful about how you choose to proceed. The best thing to do is turn the vehicle off and have a professional take a look at it, but if that isn’t an option, there are some steps you can take to ensure nothing gets damaged. At Cruise N' Cool Automotive, Diesel & Fleet Repair in Pompano Beach, FL we can take a look at your issues and also give you some tips on what to do when that option isn't available yet.

If you’re ever in a situation where you must remove the battery from your vehicle, it’s important to know what you’re doing. It seems pretty straightforward, and it is. However, there are some important things to remember when disconnecting the battery in your car, truck, or SUV. Here are some tips on disconnecting a car battery, from Cruise N' Cool Automotive, Diesel & Fleet Repair in Pompano Beach, FL.

Auxiliary transmission coolers are one of many ways the aftermarket can improve the quality and durability of your vehicle. From Cruise N' Cool Automotive, Diesel & Fleet Repair in Pompano Beach, FL, here’s some information concerning auxiliary coolers, why you might need one, and what it can do for you.

Maintaining your car doesn't have to be a hassle, just bring it to our team here at Cruise N' Cool Automotive, Diesel & Fleet Repair in Pompano Beach. We can take care of all the dirty work. However, it's important to know when you should get proper maintenance. Here are some quick tips and advice on the basics of car maintenance!

These days, many four-wheel-drive systems are electronically controlled - a button is pushed to engage four-wheel-drive, which activates a solenoid in the transfer case, shifting it into gear. What happens when yours stops working? Cruise N' Cool Automotive, Diesel & Fleet Repair in Pompano Beach, FL has the answers.