Everyone has different habits when it comes to washing their vehicle. Many people see it as a purely cosmetic thing, so as long as their vehicle is running and driving right they don’t see a point in washing it all that often. In actuality, washing your vehicle is also an important aspect of maintenance and making a vehicle last. Kermit’s Certified Transmission & Auto in Kingman, AZ has some vehicle washing tips for you, to keep your vehicle in shape for years to come.

 

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If you drive a performance car or SUV, you want to take every measure possible to ensure it stays in good shape and running well. For many drivers of precision-engineered vehicles like BMW, Audi, Porsche, Subaru, etc., warming up the engine is a part of taking care of your vehicle. But is it necessary?

suspension bushings

At Kermit’s Certified Transmission & Auto in Kingman, AZ, 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.

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If your transmission is slipping, what are your options? As you’ve seen, a variety of issues can cause a transmission to slip. Likewise, repairs differ widely depending on the issue. Our highly trained technicians at Kermit’s Certified Transmission & Auto in Kingman, AZ can recommend your best options. Here are some steps you should take to make sure your repair is as simple and cost effective as possible.

 

 

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No matter what type of fleet vehicles or commercial trucks you maintain, the fuel system on your diesel is an integral part of keeping you on the road. Gas systems are pretty simple - there’s basically just a pump that pushes gasoline to the injectors. Diesels are a bit more complicated.

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Trucks aren’t like cars...your average personal vehicle usually holds about 5 quarts of oil, and you are supposed to change it every 3-5k miles. However, the same logic doesn’t apply to large trucks. At Kermit’s Certified Transmission & Auto in Kingman, AZ, we know how important proper oil changes and diagnostics are to keep your truck on the road, for hundreds of thousands of miles. Here’s what you need to know:

choosing tires

Kermit’s Certified Transmission & Auto is the leader in Kingman, AZ for the selection and service in your tires. Our Kermit’s Certified Transmission & Auto auto shop staff will take the time to educate you on what tire to look for to suit your needs.

Obviously, your brakes are essential. However, it’s easy to neglect or ignore brake issues, and even miss them altogether; as long as the truck still stops, many people don’t see the need to have their brakes serviced. From Kermit’s Certified Transmission & Auto in Kingman, AZ, here are some common brake issues, and why you should fix them.

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