Clifton Park Auto Repair

As the manual transmission fades into obscurity, many drivers prefer the convenience of an automatic version. Clearly, automatic transmissions have many advantages over their manual counterparts, which is why manuals are quickly becoming obsolete. The advantages are obvious: drivers can concentrate more on the road, drive with one hand, there is no need for constant shifting in stop-and-go traffic, and a plethora of other benefits. As your vehicle ages, so does its transmission; and like any other component requires service, or it will eventually stop working properly. But how can you tell if your automatic transmission is about to fail? Here are four easy and noticeable ways you can spot a transmission going bad: 1. Slower Shifting Automatic transmissions should shift seamlessly and quickly; a gap or slowdown between gears should be felt. Over time, you get used to the exact moments it shifts, but what happens if it suddenly starts acting slow and weird? Well, the answer is a visit ... read more

We’ve all been there – head against the steering wheel wondering, “why did my car battery have to die at this moment?”. If you find that your vehicle won’t start, your next best option is to jump-start your vehicle. And most of the time, you can’t do this alone. You will need jumper cables, another vehicle with a working battery, and possibly a pair of gloves. Read on to learn the proper way of jump-starting a car.  The Correct Way to Jump Start a Car Positioning is everything. Make sure the other vehicle is in close proximity to your vehicle. Both cars should be completely turned off and parked. Open the hoods to locate the car batteries. Remove any battery covers if necessary.  Find the positive and negative terminals. Make sure they are free of corrosion. Grab the jumper cables and familiarize yourself with the positive and negative clamps.  Attach the red/positive clamp to the positive terminal on the dead battery. Attach the ... read more