Good gas mileage is something we all want. In fact, many drivers purchase certain cars solely for gas mileage, and almost all of us at least take it into consideration when purchasing a vehicle. While it is true that gas mileage is by and large determined simply by the type of car, there are actually a variety of things you can do to increase the gas mileage of any automobile. The tips A1 Automotive Center in Eustis want to provide you here are simple and effective steps you can take to increase your gas mileage, often more considerably than you think.

Are you driving around with a loud scraping sound coming from beneath your vehicle? Chances are, a piece of your splash shielding has come loose under your car. At A1 Automotive Center in Eustis, we can have that annoying sound taken care of in no time.

We all love the sunshine but getting into that HOT car isn't always so wonderful even when you have a remote start it will take the breath out of you when the temperatures are soaring. Makes you want to pack your lunch instead of meeting friends for lunch! We decided that you should meet friends for lunch! So we got together and found some quick ideas for you. It isn't much but enjoy the sunshine on us here at A1 Automotive Center here in Eustis! Call it our fun day fact!

Your drive belts are simple but integral components to the function of your car, truck, or SUV. At A1 Automotive Center in Eustis, belts are one of the first things we assess when looking over a vehicle, as they alone are in charge of operating your AC, water pump, alternator, and power steering.

Your drive belts are simple but integral components to the function of your car, truck, or SUV. At A1 Automotive Center in Eustis, FL, belts are one of the first things we assess when looking over a vehicle, as they alone are in charge of operating your AC, water pump, alternator, and power steering.

There are many factors that go into making A1 Automotive Center in Eustis, FL a repair shop that’s above the rest.

Manual transmissions are generally more reliable than automatic transmissions. They don’t have as many parts, aren’t as complex, and can take a lot more abuse. However, if an issue is allowed to persist, more and more damage to surrounding components on your manual transmission will occur. A1 Automotive Center in Eustis, FL can help you take care of your car as soon as you notice a problem.

At A1 Automotive Center in Eustis, we know that transmissions are one of the greatest technological marvels of the automotive world. How does a standard shift transmission work? Why should you care? Our expert technicians here at A1 Automotive Center in Eustis have the answers.

No matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive, maintenance is the key to giving your engine a long life. At A1 Automotive Center in Eustis, FL, we focus on keeping your engine running strong.

Your drive belts run everything - your AC, power steering, alternator, and water pump are all dependent on the belts that turn them. At A1 Automotive Center in Eustis, FL, our goal is to keep your truck maintained, so you’re never stuck out on the road. Drive belts are a critical part of that goal.

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 A1 Automotive Center in Eustis, 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. 

If you drive a car, truck, or SUV that runs on gasoline, there's a good chance you’ve run it low on fuel a few times (or more than a few times,) and maybe even run out of gas completely a time or two. At A1 Automotive Center in Eustis, FL, we like to provide information applicable to you. Running a vehicle low on fuel is something we’re all guilty of, and most of us don’t think twice about it. But, can it be bad for your car?

Your car, truck, or SUV is equipped with various filters that keep the air going into your engine clean, the air you breathe in the vehicle, the fuel that supplies your engine, and the oil that keeps it going. How often should you have them replaced? It depends on the filter, the vehicle, and the environment. Here’s what you need to know, from A1 Automotive Center in Eustis, FL.

At A1 Automotive Center in Eustis, FL, we know there’s a lot of conflict on when you should maintain certain things on your truck. We also know there are consequences to neglecting maintenance; the difference between a truck that breaks down all the time and a truck that has covered over a million miles virtually trouble-free all boils down to maintenance.

Hitting a pothole always hurts - you may not be sure exactly what happens when you hit a pothole, but you can tell it’s not good for your car, truck, or SUV. Here are issues caused by potholes, and what to watch out for if you hit a really rough one, from A1 Automotive Center in Eustis, FL.

Foggy headlights are a problem that has arisen in the past couple of decades, as we have moved away from glass sealed beam bulbs and into an era of plastic lenses with bulbs inside. While modern headlights are superior to the sealed beam headlights of years ago, they do tend to fog up after years of use. It’s a good trade for far better illumination and easier replacement, but an issue nonetheless. Hours and hours of heat, sunlight, and age eventually cause them to cloud up, which can reduce visibility at night in addition to worsening the appearance of your car, truck, or SUV. From A1 Automotive Center in Eustis, FL, here are some tips on taking care of your foggy or cloudy headlight issue.

At A1 Automotive Center in Eustis, efficiency is a concept that interests us. While your fuel economy is largely dependent on what kind of car, truck, or SUV you drive, there are a variety of tips and tricks to get the most bang for your buck. We’ve provided a few of our favorites here.

As your vehicle ages, it not only gains sentimental value but a number of maintenance measures arise as well. Vehicles from previous decades have the potential to keep their value and functionality for many years. But how can you make that possible? Here are some tips from A1 Automotive Center to keep your older vehicle running and on the road for a long time!

Is your Cummins, Powerstroke, or Duramax diesel a four-wheel drive? At A1 Automotive Center in Eustis, FL, our goal is to help you maintain your four-wheel drive so that it can last you for years to come. Our professional technicians at A1 Automotive Center are here to make sure your truck stays ready for anything.

If you drive a vehicle with a manual transmission, you know that clutch replacement can be an expensive and time-consuming job. A1 Automotive Center in Eustis has some tips to keep your clutch replacements as infrequent as possible.