Automotive Industry News & Information - Archer Automotive & Diesel Repair

If you drive a car, truck, or SUV that runs on gasoline, there's a good chance you’ve run it low on fuel a few times (or more than a few times,) and maybe even run out of gas completely a time or two. At Archer Automotive & Diesel Repair in Archer, FL, we like to provide information applicable to you. Running a vehicle low on fuel is something we’re all guilty of, and most of us don’t think twice about it. But, can it be bad for your car?

With AAA, roadside assistance, and the decreasing ability of people to fix and maintain their own vehicles, there are a lot of people on the road today who don’t know how to change a tire. Removing your wheel and replacing it with your spare may seem like a daunting task, but with this guide from Archer Automotive & Diesel Repair in Archer, FL, you’ll have the knowledge you need when you find yourself in a bind.

Your brakes have a lot to do with how your car drives. Brakes are a frequently neglected item on a lot of people’s checklist, and many drivers on the road have subpar brakes and don’t even know it. A car that brakes well and brakes correctly are just as important as acceleration, handling, or any other aspect of a vehicle’s drivability. A car with brake issues has the potential to be a far more enjoyable ride when fixed.

There’s a huge percentage of vehicle on the road, right now, with the check engine light illuminated. Many of them have had it on for years, even. Frequently, a check engine light will illuminate, but pose no immediate problems, so people just get used to it and learn to live with it being on. However, Archer Automotive & Diesel Repair in Archer, FL would like you to know that it’s worth having it looked into. Typically, the problem can be diagnosed by simply plugging your car into our computer; the vehicle gives us a code, and we know what the problem is immediately.

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At Archer Automotive & Diesel Repair in Archer, FL, our priority is keeping your Dodge, Chevy, or Ford truck reliably on the road. A major aspect of that is catching small issues before they become bigger ones.

Though transmissions are generally reliable, there are a great number of issues that can develop with one. From Archer Automotive & Diesel Repair in Archer, FL, here’s a general overview of the types of problems your transmission may develop, all of which we service and repair.

Correct fluid levels are essential to keeping your Ram, Ford, or Chevrolet diesel pickup on the road. Luckily, checking your coolant, oil, brake, and transmission fluid are easy to do, and will save you from a variety of issues down the road. Here’s what you should know about keeping the fluid levels in your truck maintained, from Archer Automotive & Diesel Repair in Archer, FL.

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Took my old 2007 GMC Duramax Diesel there for the first time after my regular mechanic could not figure out why my truck would not crank in the mornings and then got progressively worse to the point it did not want to crank at all. I left it with them overnight so they could see how it acted cold and they fixed it the next day. Turned out to be a leak in my fuel filter housing. They kept it overnight to make sure it would crank the next morning and called me to come to get it. I can't thank them enough for doing such a quick job and returning my truck to me. It is my only vehicle and is used for my business. Very impressed with their knowledge of diesel trucks and especially the older ones with problems.