Automotive Industry News & Information - GC Automotive & Performance

Part of maintaining your vehicle is keeping its safety devices in good working order, especially when there are kids in the vehicle. Seat belts, window locks, and airbag sensors work together to keep children safe in an automobile. Though safety components are generally very reliable, they do occasionally fail. GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ is here when they do; here are some things to watch out for.

Unless you are confident in your abilities as an automotive mechanic, there is really only one rule when purchasing a flood-damaged vehicle: don’t do it. Unfortunately, sometimes sellers aren’t particularly straight-forward with their used cars. Many will try to hide the fact that it’s been damaged by floodwaters at all or try to convince potential buyers that the car is in fact fine. “It has gone months with no issues” or “technically it is flood-damaged but” are two red flags, and while it isn’t impossible for a flood car to be fine, it’s altogether a good idea to stay away.

Oil changes are integral to the performance, longevity, and reliability of your diesel truck. At GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, our expert mechanics understand the importance of good quality oil, changed at correct intervals, in allowing you to get the most out of your Cummins, Powerstroke, or Duramax diesel.

The most important part of your visit to any shop is making sure that your vehicle receives the best repair. While we uphold that standard, the team at GC Automotive & Performance will also go above and beyond to ensure that you get only the best customer service along with a competent repair.

If you drive a dodge, Chevy, or Ford diesel pickup, there will come a day when you start the engine, only to be met with a sound of high pitched squeals. Fortunately GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ has the solution you’re looking for.

Your vehicle configuration determines how it should be properly towed to avoid transmission damage. Specifically, it matters if your vehicle is front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive and whether it’s an automatic or a manual. From the professionals at GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ, here’s how to tow your vehicle:

If you own or maintain a fleet of vehicles, you understand what a huge investment multiple vehicles can be, especially when dealing with semis and other commercial trucks. At GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ, we’re here to help you protect that investment.

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.