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If you want to avoid nasty and unexpected surprise maintenance costs, sticking to a regimented schedule of preventative maintenance is something you are going to want to get used to. The reason being is simple – frequent maintenance will keep your vehicle in good health, ensuring you get the most out of all those expensive-to-replace parts. While it might sound counterintuitive, the best way to reduce maintenance costs is to stick to a prescribed maintenance schedule.

Nobody knows your vehicle better than you; if you suspect it isn’t driving the way it used to, there’s a good chance you’re correct. The truth of the matter is there are countless reasons and remedies for such a broad subject, but T & A American Car Care Center in Milton, FL has compiled a list of a few common problems that can cause a vehicle to drive poorly.

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At T & A American Car Care Center in Milton, FL, we’ve seen a lot of worn out and tired transmissions. How do you know if it’s time to replace yours?

At some point, you’re gonna get a flat tire. It’s just a hazard of driving. At T & A American Car Care Center in Milton, FL, we like to do what we can to keep you and your vehicle ready for anything. Here’s what you should do.

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Transmission failure rarely happens out of the blue - there’s a good chance a transmission will give you a good amount of warning before kicking the bucket. Here are some things you can watch out for, from our team here at T & A American Car Care Center in Milton, FL.

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At T & A American Car Care Center in Milton, our expert mechanics are here to work for you. On large commercial trucks, there’s one component that works harder than almost all the rest; your brakes. Our technicians have the knowledge and ability necessary to have your truck stopping like the day it rolled off the lot, no matter what the problem is.

Your vehicle configuration determines how it should be properly towed to avoid transmission damage. Specifically, it matters if your vehicle is front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive and whether it’s an automatic or a manual. From the professionals at T & A American Car Care Center in Milton, FL, here’s how to tow your vehicle:

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At T & A American Car Care Center in Milton, we know that in order to keep your car in good shape, it helps to know how it works. Here’s a quick rundown of a system that’s very important, but you take for granted until there’s a problem; your brakes.  While there is a multitude of configurations and levels of complexity in automotive brake systems, they all essentially work the same way. Disregarding anti-lock brake systems and the like, this is how braking works in its simplest form.

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