Automotive News & Information - Glenn's Auto & Truck Repair

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Electrical issues in a vehicle have always been difficult to track down; with the complexity of modern vehicles ever-increasing, sometimes it can seem nearly impossible. Fortunately, at Glenn's Auto & Truck Repair in Petaluma, our team of expert technicians is well trained and perfectly equipped to track down and repair even the most evasive issues in your Ford, Dodge, or Chevy diesel pickup.

Once your transmission has been replaced and you’re shifting smoothly once more, you’ll probably want to keep it running smoothly. Here are some tips from Glenn's Auto & Truck Repair in Petaluma, CA to help keep you reliably on the road.

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. Glenn's Auto & Truck Repair in Petaluma, CA can help you take care of your car as soon as you notice a problem.

Is your engine knocking or ticking? Here’s some information on engine noises, what they mean, and what to do about it, from Glenn's Auto & Truck Repair in Petaluma, CA.

Whenever your engine starts making a noise it shouldn’t be making, it’s always a cause for concern. If you’re hearing a rhythmic ticking or knocking sound, definitely have it checked into immediately. Here are some causes of engine ticks and knocks, and what to do about them.

Automatic transmissions aren’t easily understood outside of specialists like those at Glenn's Auto & Truck Repair in Petaluma, CA. While it would be impossible to teach you enough to make you a transmission expert in a series of articles, what we can do is give you the fundamental knowledge you need to have a good idea of what your transmission is doing, and how it works.

Whether you drive a Ford, Chevy, or Ram diesel truck, your tires are an important aspect of the way your truck performs. At Glenn's Auto & Truck Repair in Petaluma, CA, we’re here to keep you in the loop on what type of tires are out there for you, and what your tires say about the condition of your truck.

Transmission malfunctions are sometimes hard to pin down and might even go unnoticed. A transmission slip can manifest itself in a lot of different ways because there’s not a universal or consistent way to describe it. The trained technicians at Glenn's Auto & Truck Repair in Petaluma, CA can help diagnose your problem. The more details you can provide, the quicker we can help. Since it will vary based on the vehicle, how bad the issue is, and what components are at fault, here are some symptoms to look for in your SUV.

At Glenn's Auto & Truck Repair in Petaluma, CA, we pride ourselves on specialty knowledge and ability. Once you’ve settled on a transmission to invest in, it’s important not to cut corners on the homestretch. We’ve got you covered here and you can expect top quality repairs for your top quality product.