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By now, the numbers are clear; seat belts save lives. But just wearing one isn’t enough - it needs to be working properly to actually keep you safe. Here’s what you need to know about the seat belts in your car, truck, or SUV, from GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ.

If your transmission is slipping, what are your options? As you’ve seen, a variety of issues can cause a transmission to slip. Likewise, repairs differ widely depending on the issue. Our highly trained technicians at GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ can recommend your best options. Here are some steps you should take to make sure your repair is as simple and cost effective as possible.

You may have heard the term CV axle before in reference to your car but aren’t entirely sure what it means. Here’s your answer, from GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ, as well as a guide to determining if yours need replacement.

On average, today’s vehicles get better gas mileage than ever. There are still ways to get the most out of the fuel that you put into your tank. Here are the factors that affect gas mileage, and what you can do to maximize yours, from GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ.

Vacuum pressure plays a critical role in keeping your engine running smooth, and performing it’s best. From GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ, here’s some info on vacuum pressure, why you need it, and how to tell if you’ve got a vacuum leak.

If you own a rear-wheel-drive car, truck, or SUV then your vehicle is equipped with a differential. Like any other component on your car, maintaining your differential is an important aspect of keeping your vehicle reliably on the road. From GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ, here’s what you need to know.

Your turbocharger will work in essentially the same way, whether you drive a Powerstroke, Cummins, or Duramax diesel pickup. While there are differences in designs and applications, turbos haven’t changed all that much over the past century. Now that you know what one is made of, we’ll look at how it works.

If you’ve owned a vehicle long, particularly one with a few miles on it, you have probably encountered a peculiar smell that grabbed your attention. Scents that you encounter while driving (emanating from your vehicle, not the horse farm down the road) are indicators of your vehicle's health and often the first warning that something may be wrong. GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township has assembled this list to prepare for you for the next time you smell something odd, so you’ll know what’s going on next time you notice a funny smell.