Automotive News & Information - GC Automotive & Performance

Your car, truck, or SUV is equipped with various filters that keep the air going into your engine clean, the air you breathe in the vehicle, the fuel that supplies your engine, and the oil that keeps it going. How often should you have them replaced? It depends on the filter, the vehicle, and the environment. Here’s what you need to know, from GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ.

If you drive a car, truck, or SUV with a manual transmission, you may have heard the term “pilot bearing” or “pilot bushing” before. At GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, we know that the first step to keeping your vehicle maintained is knowing something about how it works. Here’s some helpful information on the pilot bearing, and how to know if yours needs to be replaced.

If you drive a car with a manual transmission, you’ve undoubtedly been told that you’re supposed to downshift to slow down, instead of relying completely on the brakes. But what is the science behind that, and does it matter? GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township explains.

If you drive a performance or luxury vehicle, there are important points to remember in preserving not only your car or SUV, but it's resale value as well. Luxury and performance vehicles depreciate more quickly than other cars. Many who own these cars like to have the newest and the best of the best. In that way, the odds are stacked against you when trying to get a good price for your car. Fortunately, GC Automotive & Performance has some steps you can take to ensure you get the most for your car when it’s time to sell.

If you drive a performance or luxury vehicle, you know that your precision engineered equipment demands precision tuning. At GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ, we specialize in high-end imports and performance vehicles and keep them up to par.

When your car, truck, or SUV is burning oil, it can be frustrating and costly. There are numerous reasons an engine will burn oil - these range from an altogether worn out engine to a simple part replacement. At GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ we want to keep you informed, here's what you need to know about why your engine might be burning oil.

Everyone has different habits when it comes to washing their vehicle. Many people see it as a purely cosmetic thing, so as long as their vehicle is running and driving right they don’t see a point in washing it all that often. In actuality, washing your vehicle is also an important aspect of maintenance and making a vehicle last. GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ has some vehicle washing tips for you, to keep your vehicle in shape for years to come.

A throw out bearing, sometimes called a thrust bearing, is an essential component of your clutch system. If you drive a car, truck, or SUV that’s equipped with a manual transmission, it’s important to know if your throw out bearing needs to be replaced. Here’s some information on the throw out bearing, from GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township.