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If you drive a standard shift vehicle, you probably know your clutch is an important part of your driving experience. Proper maintenance and use of the clutch will dramatically increase its lifespan, saving you a lot of money in the future. A1 Automotive Center in Eustis, FL explains:

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.

Gear shift in car with manual transmission

By now, it’s likely you’ve heard someone claim “manuals get better gas mileage than automatics.” While in the past this has certainly been true – driving an automatic was truly a sacrifice, dramatically affecting acceleration, reliability, and gas mileage – is it still the case in the modern era? A1 Automotive Center in Eustis, FL has the answers.

Exhaust issues are extremely common, no matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive. At A1 Automotive Center in Eustis, FL, we can get your exhaust back in shape in no time. Exhaust issues tend to be neglected, and we get that; there are just other parts of your vehicle that you'd rather focus on. Besides a clogged catalytic converter, there isn’t much risk of damage from a bad exhaust system - it negatively affects your gas mileage, and the sound is annoying but other than that, it’s an issue many people learn to live with.

As your vehicle ages, it not only gains sentimental value but a number of maintenance measures arise as well. Trucks from previous decades have the potential to keep their value and functionality for many years. Here are some tips from A1 Automotive Center to keep your older truck running for a prolonged time.

Automotive windows are one of those things that you take for granted, until something goes wrong. One of the more irritating issues a window can develop, is dislocating from its track while attempting to roll it up or down. Why does this happen, and how do you fix it? At A1 Automotive Center in Eustis, FL, we’ve got answers to your questions and solutions to your problems.

For obvious reasons, air brakes are an essential part of your rig. They also add a level of complication to the braking system that a conventional vehicle doesn’t have. At A1 Automotive Center in Eustis, our mechanics have the knowledge, equipment, and ability necessary to keep your air brakes in top shape.

Fuel injection is one of the greatest innovations in automotive technology to date. From A1 Automotive Center in Eustis, FL, here’s a little more information on the fuel injector.