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As cars become more technologically advanced, the importance of your vehicle’s battery becomes continually more important. In the old days, a car battery essentially worked, or it didn’t; if it was good enough to start the car, it was good enough. Moderns vehicles are a different story. A faulty battery can cause a variety of issues, including engine codes, sensor failures, irregular transmission behavior, and the list goes on. Battery failure often causes issues that are commonly misdiagnosed, and in the hands of the wrong auto repair shop, a mechanic may spend hundreds of your hard-earned dollars chasing problems that don’t exist. At GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ, our mechanics are familiar with modern vehicles and the problems that accompany them.

A good technician will give your car 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 car. You know when your car 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:

Cold weather is difficult. It’s hard on us, and it’s hard on your car - and it’s never colder than when you’re sitting in a broken-down vehicle waiting on a tow truck. Luckily, GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ has some advice on the matter, to make sure you avoid a breakdown this winter.

Fuel injection is one of the greatest innovations in automotive technology to date. From GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ, here’s a little more information on the fuel injector.

At GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ, we have seen our fair share of preventable engine failures. Frequently, engine disaster could have been avoided if the driver had known beforehand what the warning lights or gauges on the dashboard indicated. While some dash lights are fairly benign, others indicate imminent trouble. This guide from GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ will prepare you for the next time your car shows you a warning you shouldn’t ignore.

An article about routine maintenance probably doesn’t sound like the most riveting read, but at GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ, proper maintenance is something we believe in wholeheartedly. Routine maintenance is the key to making a car last for decades; if done correctly, your car will stay reliable and enjoyable to drive, and you will save time and money in the process.

“Winterize” is a term you see thrown around a lot at mechanic shops and auto parts stores. What does it actually entail though? As with most things, there are the basics, and then there are the above and beyond approaches. Depending on what sort of winter you’re expecting, and how much you intend to drive in it, should determine how you winterize your car. We at GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ have prepared some tips for you, to help you better understand what it means to winterize a car, and how to prepare for the months ahead.

At GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ, we understand all too well the importance of changing your oil regularly. Three to five thousand miles sounds like a lot, but it doesn’t really take that long to rack them up. The busier you are, the more you probably drive, and the more likely you are to forget it’s time to change your oil. Here are some reasons to pay attention to your oil changes, and help you better understand why oil changes are so important.