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At GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, we understand how important safety is in the world of truck driving. The stakes are higher in a big truck; potential for damage is obviously far greater, to you, your cargo, and other people on the road. Here are some easy tips that go a long way.

Keeping the interior of your car, truck, or SUV clean and in good shape is an important part of making your vehicle last. GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township has some tips on keeping your car clean inside, and why keeping it clean matters.

car with image in green neon of exhaust system

Exhaust systems are one of the most neglected aspects of most vehicles. Exhaust pipes, catalytic converters, and mufflers are exposed to heat, emissions, and road damage. While your exhaust system is fairly simple and straightforward, these conditions mean it is inherently prone to rust and damage. As a result, this system is often one of the first systems you will have trouble with on your car.

For obvious reasons, air brakes are an essential part of your rig. They also add a level of complication to the braking system that a conventional vehicle doesn’t have. At GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, our mechanics have the knowledge, equipment, and ability necessary to keep your air brakes in top shape.

At GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ, we know that the life of a transmission is solely dependent on the quality of repair and maintenance it receives.

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Good tire maintenance is important. At GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, we know how to make tires last, and why it’s important to service them regularly. An easy and effective aspect of tire maintenance is correct air pressure; here’s what you need to know.

At GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, we are quite familiar with the potential for easy maintenance and repair items to become much larger problems. One such issue is the infamous stuck lug nut. You go to change your tire, or a basic maintenance shop tries to take your wheel off, and you discover a lug nut that simply refuses to budge. Now what do you do?

At GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, we know that in order to keep your car in good shape, it helps to know how it works. Here’s a quick rundown of a system that’s very important, but you take for granted until there’s a problem; your brakes. While there is a multitude of configurations and levels of complexity in automotive brake systems, they all essentially work the same way. Disregarding anti-lock brake systems and the like, this is how braking works in its simplest form.