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At GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ, we’ve seen and diagnosed every warning light in the book. Many people ignore their check engine light, and while it isn’t advised, often get away with it. Transmission warning lights are different, however. Here's what it means and what you should do when it comes on.

At GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, we change many tires that should’ve been replaced long ago. Your tires can go for miles and miles, but there always comes a time to replace them. So how can you tell when the right time is?

Obviously, your brakes are essential. However, it’s easy to neglect or ignore brake issues, and even miss them altogether; as long as the car, truck, or SUV still stops, many people don’t see the need to have their brakes serviced. From GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, here are some common brake issues, and why you should fix them.

Chevrolet, Ford and Ram diesel pickups are well-built machines. Still, sometimes they break down. Here’s what you can do to prevent that from happening and reduce the cost of a more expensive repair. At GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ our diesel customers are important to us and we want your diesel to last you.

Obviously, your brakes are essential. However, it’s easy to neglect or ignore brake issues, and even miss them altogether; as long as the truck still stops, many people don’t see the need to have their brakes serviced. From GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ, here are some common brake issues, and why you should fix them.

At GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ, we know replacing an entire engine can be a tough call to make - that’s why we’re here to help you make an expert decision on the matter.

A good technician will give your vehicle a quick inspection whenever you have maintenance performed. Fluid levels, tire condition, dashboard lights, and a variety of other items typically are briefly explored whenever you bring your vehicle in for maintenance. At GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ, we're good at noticing things that need repair, but the fact of the matter is that only you know your vehicle. You know when your vehicle feels off when its been serviced last (or that it hasn't been serviced at all,) and have at least some vague idea of what’s going on with your vehicle day to day. Here are some questions you can ask us next time you come by the shop:

man standing by diesel truck with tools in hand

Currently, the future of electric vehicles looks promising - though it won’t likely replace your Duramax, Powerstroke, or Cummins engine any time soon. Still, we don’t know what the immediate future holds. This battle was waged once before in the past, with combustion engines taking the throne over electric power. Here’s a brief history of electric automobiles, from GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ.