You’ve likely heard that diesel engines are ok to idle indefinitely, and that it’s even good for them. Where does this logic come from, and is it true? T & A American Car Care Center in Milton, FL has the answers.

brakes on a vehicle

Brake pads are important - you don’t need them to go, but you do need them to stop. At T & A American Car Care Center in Milton, FL, 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!

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If I could rate T&A higher than 5 I would! I'm from Tennessee, and my friend and I with our 3 kids were vacationing in Florida. As we were leaving back for TN, my alternator quit. T&A were so helpful and bent over backwards to get us back on the road. I was so stressed we were going to have to try to find a hotel during the 4th of July weekend and weren't going to make it back to TN for days. But Lynn and Steve helped get us towed, fixed up, and back on the road in hours. I can't say enough positive things about our experience with T&A! Highly highly recommend them!
Piston without connecting rod

Here at T & A American Car Care Center in Milton, FL when your vehicle has a problem we know you want answers, and when it comes to information on pistons or engine building, most of our drivers know little about it.  However, there’s some practical information regarding modern engine design that helps you better care for your vehicle, and keep it going strong. Here are some important aspects of modern piston design, and what it means for you that we felt might come in handy.

vehicle alignment photo with technician

Alignment is the position of your wheels in relation to your vehicle and how they interact with the road. When your vehicle is properly aligned, your wheels will point in the same direction as the vehicle. To maintain proper control of your car, you must keep your wheels in proper alignment. Otherwise, steering will become difficult, your tires will wear unevenly and your fuel economy will decrease. 

belt for vehicle

Your drive belts run everything - your AC, power steering, alternator, and water pump are all dependent on the belts that turn them. At T & A American Car Care Center in Milton, our goal is to keep your truck maintained, so you’re never stuck out on the road. Drive belts are a critical part of that goal.

Cleaning the dashboard of a vehicle

The interior of your car can be difficult to maintain; between you, your kids, and anyone else who gets a ride from you, wear and tear on the interior of your vehicle is constant. Drinks get spilled, burn holes appear, rips and tears happen. Unlike the rest of your car, the interior isn’t made of metal, so it requires special treatment to keep it in good condition.

bad clutch

This is a clutch gone completely wrong and something you want to be sure doesn't happen with your vehicle! So how do you ensure you are not having an issue with your clutch when most drivers simply get in and drive? What do you look for? That is a question many of our customers ask us here at T & A American Car Care Center in Milton and one this driver did not.

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T & A American Car Care Center

5132 Dogwood Dr
Milton, FL 32570
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