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

Your fleet or commercial truck works hard, every day. Most commercial vehicles are heavy, and constantly under load. As a result, your brakes will inevitably develop issues over time. At Glenn's Auto & Truck Repair in Petaluma, CA, we can fix that.

What are radial tires, where do they come from, and why are they important? If you own or operate a fleet or commercial truck, radial tires are an advancement you’re thankful for, whether you realize it or not. Here’s why, from Glenn's Auto & Truck Repair in Petaluma, CA.

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Transmissions are complicated and intricate pieces of equipment. Many general mechanic shops won’t touch a transmission, if it’s anything more than simply installing a new one. Transmissions are one aspect of a vehicle that even experienced mechanics often don’t dare delve into, and is easily the most mysterious and misunderstood system in the automotive world. You need a shop that you can trust to perform the best work on whatever your transmission may be in need of.

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Nobody wants to put an engine or transmission in their car. However, when that time comes, it’s important to make an informed decision - here are some things to consider when installing a used engine or transmission, from Glenn's Auto & Truck Repair in Petaluma, CA.

If you drive a lightweight car, truck, or SUV, the torque converter you have installed is probably just fine. For those of you with more heavy-duty applications, like high horsepower setups or towing rigs, the stock converter may not be enough. At Glenn's Auto & Truck Repair in Petaluma, CA, we can help with that.

With the seasonal impacts and weather changes, a lot of wear can go into your wiper blades. Are your blades leaving behind streaks? Scraping noises when they rub against the windshield? Or the most obvious sign, is the blade fraying and cracking? It’s time to ask yourself; do I need new wiper blades? Glenn's Auto & Truck Repair in Petaluma, CA is here to help.

Auxiliary transmission coolers are one of many ways the aftermarket can improve the quality and durability of your vehicle. From Glenn's Auto & Truck Repair in Petaluma, CA, here’s some information concerning auxiliary coolers, why you might need one, and what it can do for you.

Transmission slippage can be caused by a variety of factors which are sometimes difficult to pin down. From Glenn's Auto & Truck Repair in Petaluma, CA, here’s a rundown of the more common issues that may cause a transmission to slip.