Automotive Industry News & Information - GC Automotive & Performance

Your tires are obviously important. However, it’s often underappreciated how much of a difference they make in the ride quality of your car, truck, or SUV, and what they can tell you about the condition of your vehicle. At GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ, we like to keep you well informed on what your vehicle is telling you, and how to keep it in good shape. Your tires have a lot to do with that.

At GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ, we know that transmissions are witchcraft to most people. More often than not, if major damage has occurred, it’s a lot more time and cost effective to just replace the entire unit and get a fresh start. Here’s what to look out for, from GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ.

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Your alternator is a central component on any engine. The alternator is responsible for powering anything electronic on your vehicle, including the coils that fire your spark plugs (unless it’s a diesel). At GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ, we know a bad alternator when we see one - here’s how you can spot one too.

Is your truck used for towing? Whether you’re looking to upgrade your current setup or rig up something new, our technicians have you covered. Here’s some useful information on towing equipment, from GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ.

A quality product is only as good as the quality of the installation. You’re dropping some serious money on an engine replacement, on a car that’s worth even more. GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ is here to make sure you get the quality install you need.

mechanic working on auto electrical system

Every year, vehicle electrical systems get a little more complicated. These days, many cars on the road contain up to a mile of wiring, running throughout every corner of the vehicle. With all those wires, there’s bound to be an issue at some point; GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ is here to help you recognize a potential electrical issue, and know what to do about it.

Automatic transmissions aren’t easily understood outside of specialists like those at GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ. While it would be impossible to teach you enough to make you a transmission expert in a series of articles, what we can do is give you the fundamental knowledge you need to have a good idea of what your transmission is doing, and how it works.