Transmission Repair in Clay County

There are several reasons why most customers may opt for service at a local mechanic over the dealership. With dealerships, you run the risk of having several different people working on your car every time, and the chances are pretty good that most of them may lack knowledge of specific brands. Although the service is faster, you may not get the quality or price you're looking for, nor would you meet a technician whom you would know and trust. One thing to think about is the price. The cost of maintenance and repairs that are done at a dealership average around $300 more than what you would pay at a local mechanic. This is the reason why most dealerships typically coerce customers into paying for an extended warranty contract that lasts for a period of two years or more, and that puts more financial strain on your wallet than a simple visit to the local mechanic. Another good argument is location, location. Most people buy vehicles from dealerships that are so far away that they ... read more

While both diesel and gas are created from the same base product, crude oil, the processing they go through and their eventual use differ remarkably. Diesel, known for its use in pickup trucks, 18-wheelers, and farming and machinery equipment, provides the same power as gas, but more efficiently. The reason for gas being used in so many motor vehicles is due to there being many more cars than work vehicles, and the lower Co2 emissions put out by gas vehicles as well as the cheaper cost and the higher rpm of gas engines makes them more popular option than diesel engines. These differences are discussed more below. Power There are two primary aspects you need to consider when comparing diesel and gas engines. Torque and horsepower. Torque relates to how quickly an engine can get a vehicle moving from a dead stop, while horsepower refers to the power needed to sustain the vehicle's movements while in motion. Diesel engines produce more torque but don't generate as much horsepowe ... read more