Automotive Industry News & Information - GC Automotive & Performance

What are radial tires, where do they come from, and why are they important? If you own or operate a fleet or commercial truck, radial tires are an advancement you’re thankful for, whether you realize it or not. Here’s why, from GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ.

Your Ram, Chevy, or Ford diesel pickup is a big truck. All that weight takes some strong stopping power and takes its toll on your brake pads - especially if you ever pull a trailer or carry heavy loads. Whenever you need a brake job, GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ has your back.

technician holding a clean and dirty air filter comparison in the front seat of a car

When driving around town, your vehicle's engine needs clean air to burn the fuel – and it needs a lot. In fact, a typical vehicle needs about 216,000 gallons of air for every tank of gas. All that air passes through a filter that catches the dust and dirt. Eventually, the filter gets completely full, and because the filter can only hold so much, dirt starts getting through. At GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, we want to help you get the best air quality in your vehicle, but first, we want to explain the process of where this dirty air is going.

With the seasonal impacts and weather changes, a lot of wear can go into your wiper blades. Are your blades leaving behind streaks? Scraping noises when they rub against the windshield? Or the most obvious sign, is the blade fraying and cracking? It’s time to ask yourself; do I need new wiper blades? GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ is here to help.

At GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ, we know how troublesome it can be to pinpoint a transmission issue and get it fixed. That’s why it’s a good idea to consult us, the experts, for all your transmission needs. We want to help you get on the road safely and quickly.

When you get in your car, truck, SUV, or minivan to drive and the A/C does not work what could be wrong? Here at GC Automotive & Performance, we have some simple answers to help you understand how your vehicle A/C system works. The first question we are asked is "Why isn't my air conditioner blowing cold air?" Let's talk about what could be happening.

Some of you may have experienced poor quality work done to your vehicle, which may have ended damaging your car worse or left you feeling uneasy. At GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ, we understand the importance of high-quality service and repairs which is why we strive to be the best. Here are examples of why it makes a difference, no matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive.

Your gas mileage mostly depends on what kind of car you drive; engine displacement and vehicle weight are the largest determining factors on gas mileage, and there’s not much you can do to change either of those. That doesn’t mean attempting to improve your fuel economy is a completely hopeless endeavor, however. With these tips from GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ, you might be surprised how much your fuel mileage can be improved.