Automotive Industry News & Information - GC Automotive & Performance

Regardless of the weather, it's important to maintain your coolant system. At GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, we offer the full range of coolant system services, from coolant testing to system flushing. Here’s what you need to know about servicing your cooling system.

The condition of your transmission fluid can tell you a lot about the condition of the transmission itself. At GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ, we want to help you be aware of what to look for and what we look for when servicing your transmission.

At GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ, we understand that driving style affects your vehicle’s performance and reliability. You probably know that frequent, hard acceleration is bad for your engine and transmission, but what about speed?

At GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ, we understand how frustrating it is when your vehicle makes mysterious noises that it shouldn’t be making. Here’s a rundown on suspension bushings, to help you figure out what that sound is you keep hearing.

At GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ, we’ve got every answer to your transmission questions and needs, and answers to a lot of things that fall outside of that realm as well. Today, we’re talking about the ABS light - an issue that plagues many modern drivers at some point or another.

If you think your mechanic doesn’t have to deal with getting certified like other professionals, you are quite possibly mistaken. We say “quite possibly” because mechanics generally aren’t required by law to get certified in this country, so it’s conceivable that Bub down at the local filling station doesn’t have any meaningful credentials hanging on his wall. However, since the founding of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) in 1972, a culture of professionalism has emerged and today about half of the country’s auto mechanics are ASE-certified. There are other kinds of certification, too, and other issues to consider when searching for the right mechanic. We’ll walk you through the details.

You’re Chevrolet, Ford, or Ram diesel pickup is a heavy-duty machine, designed to tackle all kinds of situations. The ball joints that connect your suspension to the rest of the truck are under a tremendous amount of strain, both on and off-road - it’s important to keep an eye on them, and make sure they’re in proper working order. Here’s how to gauge the condition of your ball joints, from the professionals at GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ.

car with hood up and puddle underneath of it

Cars, trucks, and SUVs use and create multiple liquid substances. Here’s what you need to know about the puddle of liquid under your vehicle, from GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ. There are a few different substances that can pool under an automobile, and some are more serious than others. Knowing what to look for and what to do could save you from hassle with your vehicle in the long run.