mechanic working on engine

Is your engine on the way out? If it’s already kicked the bucket, then case closed - however, there are a number of other indicators that your engine is about to go, even if it’s still running at the moment. From Martin's Garage in Shippensburg, PA, here are some signs of trouble that predict an imminent engine failure is in the cards for your car, truck, or SUV.

automatic transmission

There have been a lot of technological advancements, and breakthroughs in efficiency to make modern cars, trucks, and SUVs so much more fuel-efficient than their counterparts. While engine design certainly plays a huge role, automatic transmissions have come a long way as well, contributing greatly to the gas mileage of your vehicle. From Martin's Garage in Shippensburg, PA, here are some ways transmissions have changed to meet the demands of fuel efficiency.

truck on lift in shop At Martin's Garage in Shippensburg, PA, we’re all for additions that make your trucks last longer and work better. Here’s some info on the benefits of undercoating, and why you might want to consider it for your truck.

Mechanic working on car

With all fleets and commercial vehicles, there comes a time you have to decide - do we fix this vehicle, or replace it? At Martin's Garage in Shippensburg, PA, we’re here to help you figure that out.

mechanic working on car

Manual transmissions are generally more reliable than automatic transmissions. They don’t have as many parts, aren’t as complex, and can take a lot more abuse. However, if an issue is allowed to persist, more and more damage to surrounding components on your manual transmission will occur. Martin's Garage in Shippensburg, PA can help you take care of your car as soon as you notice a problem.

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multiple universal joints

U-joints are a small, simple component - in fact, they have changed much since the very first automobiles. However, on any vehicle with a driveshaft, its ability to move depends entirely on the u-joint being there. You’ll often hear “maybe it’s the u-joints” as a solution offered for problems with a vehicle - but what are they, what do they do, and how do you know if yours is bad? Martin's Garage in Shippensburg, PA has the answers.

Tread of Tire

What condition are your tires in? At Martin's Garage in Shippensburg, PA, we want to make sure you can tell. A simple visual inspection is all you need - it’s easy if you know what to look for.

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