Automotive Industry News & Information - GC Automotive & Performance

If you drive a car with a manual transmission, you already know you have a clutch. But what exactly is it, and what does it do? At GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, we believe that knowing a little more about your car better prepares you to keep it maintained. Here’s what you should know about your clutch disc.

At GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, 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.

Does your transmission shudder when you take off from a stop? GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ can fix that for you.

Does your car continue trying to move forward after you’ve put it into park? You may have a transmission issue that needs to be addressed. Here’s what you should know, from the experts at GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ.

While fuel pump issues are common, they often get misdiagnosed. What is your fuel pump, how do you know if yours is bad, and what should you do about it? At GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ, we are going to make sure that you are an informed driver so you know what to look for and what you should do about it.

No matter what type of fleet vehicles or commercial trucks you maintain, the fuel system on your diesel is an integral part of keeping you on the road. Gas systems are pretty simple - there’s basically just a pump that pushes gasoline to the injectors. Diesels are a bit more complicated.

Tires are what keeps your vehicle rolling, literally. Many people have found that shopping for tires is overwhelming because there are just so many choices. At GC Automotive & Performance, we want to break it down for you so that it's easier to understand. There are four main categories of tires, and the right ones for you will depend on the kind of driving you do. Let's talk more about that!

If there’s an issue with your diesel fuel system, the most important thing to remember is to fix it sooner rather than later. With gas engines, you can often power through a fuel issue for quite some time - they’re irritating, but not often permanently damaging. Diesel systems are a little more important, and parts rely heavily on one another to avoid damage and keep working properly, as well as maintenance and repair from professional technicians.