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

Your car’s belts and hoses are essential to the cooling, air conditioning, and charging systems, and the engine. Here at Cruise N' Cool Automotive, Diesel & Fleet Repair in Pompano Beach, our team takes them seriously as we understand that ignoring the routine replacement intervals will result in a costly breakdown that could leave you stranded. There are so many components tied together with your belts & hoses that it isn't just a simple belt or hose requiring repairs when you allow things to progress to the stage where your car or truck has a breakdown due to a faulty belt or hose.

If you drive a standard shift car, truck, or SUV, there’s a good chance you’ve heard this line from a know-it-all buddy in the passenger’s seat: “You know, it’s bad for the transmission when you leave your hand on the shifter.” But, does what your friend says have any merit? Cruise N' Cool Automotive, Diesel & Fleet Repair in Pompano Beach has the answers.

Tires are what keeps your vehicle rolling, literally. Many people have found that shopping for tires is overwhelming because there are just so many choices. At Cruise N' Cool Automotive, Diesel & Fleet Repair, we want to break it down for you so that it's easier to understand. There are four main categories of tires, and the right ones for you will depend on the kind of driving you do. Let's talk more about that!

Many cars, particularly models produced between the 1970s and the 1990s, utilize cable clutch designs instead of hydraulics to operate the clutch. Here’s a brief explanation of clutch cable systems, from Cruise N' Cool Automotive, Diesel & Fleet Repair in Pompano Beach.

At Cruise N' Cool Automotive, Diesel & Fleet Repair in Pompano Beach, FL, we know buying a used car, truck, or SUV can be a gamble. While there are no guarantees, there are key points of inspection that tell us a lot about the condition of a vehicle and how it has been maintained. There are some important points of the inspection we verify when checking out a used vehicle.

At Cruise N' Cool Automotive, Diesel & Fleet Repair in Pompano Beach, we’re familiar with the many over the counter remedies that promise to cure your car, truck, or SUV of all its transmission woes. But, do any of them actually work, and are they even safe for your transmission?

Awareness and safety are at the top of our list of concerns here at Cruise N' Cool Automotive, Diesel & Fleet Repair, even more so with all the recall scare that happens in the news. We think a well-maintained car is a safe car that can also save you money in the long run. Here are our top ten tips for keeping your family safe, saving you money, and keeping your car running smoothly.

You may occasionally hear the term “transaxle” used in place of “transmission” for your car or SUV. Is there a difference, and if so, what is it? Cruise N' Cool Automotive, Diesel & Fleet Repair in Pompano Beach is here to help.