Automotive News & Information - Gateway Auto Clinic

This place was recommended and after visiting it to have my differential fluid changed I know why! Dan is knowledgeable, honest, and supplies written estimates for what he finds that will be need to be done soon. I felt no pressure too complete any recommended services. I will use them again. I was doing my laundry next door while they worked on my car and Dan even walked over after my car was done to let me know. That's good service!

- Beth B. (5-star Google review)

At Gateway Auto Clinic in Kettering, our goal is to keep your car, truck, or SUV shifting and riding as smoothly as it did the day it rolled off the lot. A big part of that is the mounting hardware that keeps the moving parts in your drivetrain running smooth.

When it comes to transmissions, your fluid level is essential. Too much or too little fluid can affect pressure, cooling abilities, and lubrication. In order to best care for your vehicle, it's important to know what to look for, so from our shop here at Gateway Auto Clinic here are a few tips.

man in car smiling at camera with hand on shifter

How long have you been driving? Most people say since they were sixteen years old or even younger. Driving for that long will obviously improve anyone’s driving, but there will always be room for improvement. Whether that’s getting rid of distractions or simply changing how you drive, here are some tips that are sure to better your driving.

Is your check engine light on? Whether you can tell a difference in the way your car, truck, or SUV is running, your car is trying to tell you something. At Gateway Auto Clinic in Kettering, OH, we can help.

Has the day finally come to replace your engine? If your engine is tired, worn out, and problematic, we can help. Here’s a look into remanufactured engines; what they are, what ‘remanufactured’ means, and why they’re a great way to give your car new life.

Everyone from mechanics, to your uncle that works on cars, has at some point given you advice concerning engine oil. The fact of the matter is that while we are familiar with words like “synthetic” and “oil weight,” many people don’t know exactly what the terminology means, or why common knowledge about oil exists in the form that it does. At Gateway Auto Clinic in Kettering, OH, we keep things clear and simple. The more you know about your vehicle, the better equipped you are to keep it maintained, and we know a thing or two about vehicles. We have compiled a short list of common myths for you, most of which you’ve heard, but maybe never second guessed.

Is your car, truck, or SUV experiencing transmission failure? At Gateway Auto Clinic in Kettering, OH, we’re here to help. You have a variety of options as to how to handle your failed transmission and knowing your options will help you to make an informed decision.