Automotive News & Information - GC Automotive & Performance

Awareness and safety are at the top of our list of concerns here at GC Automotive & Performance, even more so with all the recall scare that happens in the news. We think a well-maintained car is a safe car that can also save you money in the long run. Here are our top ten tips for keeping your family safe, saving you money, and keeping your car running smoothly.

The time to know if your brakes are going bad is NOT when you go to stop at that red light or on the parkway when someone suddenly swerves in front of you. It's not always "just" brake pads either, your brake master cylinder could be an issue. How do you recognize the signs that you have a real problem with your brake master cylinder and just what is it? Here atGC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ we not only have the answers, but we also put together a service schedule for you and keep an eye on issues based on your driving habits, vehicle type and your description of issues you are having. We treat your car, truck or SUV as if it were ours keeping you informed of issues we find so you can get them fixed "before" there are larger repair bills so you can keep your vehicle Newer - Longer! Below is everything you need to look for and tips on your brake master cylinder.

Keeping track of maintenance done on your fleet vehicles and commercial trucks is one of the most important aspects of fleet management. At GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ, we track maintenance and repairs for a number of reasons. Here’s why:

Car enthusiasts would argue that "those were the days". Everything you drove was built like a tank and had the chrome on it so you enjoyed washing it but NO power steering. For most of us, it is hard to remember life without power steering – cranking those great big steering wheels? It was a pretty good workout. Now power steering is standard. The heart of any power steering system is its pump. The pump pressurizes the power steering fluid that provides assistance for steering. Most pumps are driven by a belt that is run by the engine – a few are electrically powered. A high-pressure hose passes fluid from the pump to the steering gear. A low-pressure hose returns the fluid back to the pump. Here at GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ we know that you depend on that power steering and check your fluid & hoses religiously!

No matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive, the professionals at GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ have you covered. Our technicians are well equipped with the tools and knowledge necessary to fix or maintain all makes and models, including diesels.

If you drive a vehicle with a manual transmission, you know that clutch replacement can be an expensive and time-consuming job. GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township has some tips to keep your clutch replacements as infrequent as possible.

At GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ, we aren’t just in the business of fixing or maintaining your transmission. We’re here to help you make customizations and improvements as well.

Have you always wondered what a spark plug does? Our team here at GC Automotive & Performance is here to help you out. It's simple in theory but does quite a lot of work for such a small piece of equipment. Your spark plug forces electricity to arc across a gap like a bolt of lightning at high voltage and fits into your engine's cylinder head, where it “sparks” to ignite the fuel and creates combustion within your engine. Without it, you wouldn't be able to drive your car or truck.