Automotive Industry News & Information - Kevin's Auto Repair

Brake pads are important - you don’t need them to go, but you do need them to stop. At Kevin's Auto Repair in Huntsville, AL, we like to keep your vehicle stopping exactly as it should - it’s less dangerous, and it keeps insurance premiums low. So, how do you know if your brake pads are going bad? How do they work? What even are they? We’ve got the answers!

At Kevin's Auto Repair in Huntsville, AL, we know how annoying a faulty fuel gauge can be. Never knowing how much gas you have in your car, truck, or SUV, and constantly running the risk of stranding yourself on the road somewhere, takes its toll after a while. Luckily, we can fix that.

No matter what you drive, compression is important. On fleet and commercial diesel engines, it’s essential. At Kevin's Auto Repair in Huntsville, AL, we have the knowledge and ability you need to keep your fleet on the road and running strong.

Good gas mileage is something we all want. In fact, many drivers purchase certain cars solely for gas mileage, and almost all of us at least take it into consideration when purchasing a vehicle. While it is true that gas mileage is by and large determined simply by the type of car, there are actually a variety of things you can do to increase the gas mileage of any automobile. The tips Kevin's Auto Repair in Huntsville want to provide you here are simple and effective steps you can take to increase your gas mileage, often more considerably than you think.

At Kevin's Auto Repair in Huntsville, we understand that big trucks mean bigger risk on the road. Here are some tips to remember, to reduce the likelihood of an accident resulting in large repair costs next time you're on the job.

With fleet trucks and large diesels, one issue plagues them more than any other; neglected maintenance or repair. At Kevin's Auto Repair in Huntsville, AL, we can take care of your entire fleet, no matter how big or small, making sure it stays on the road for years to come.

Performance chip installation is one of the perks of diesel truck ownership. At Kevin's Auto Repair in Huntsville, AL, our mechanics can professionally tune and install a chip for any application, whether you drive a Cummins, Powerstroke, Duramax, or otherwise.

In the old days, when your headlight burned out you just replaced the entire thing with a new glass bulb. Modern headlights are plastic assemblies, with a bulb inserted through the back. What this means, is that the plastic lens that light shines through never gets replaced, and eventually will begin to oxidize and deteriorate due to time, weather, and heat from your bulb. Today you will learn when it’s time to fix or replace your headlight assemblies, what options you have in doing so, and what the benefits are.