Automotive Industry News & Information - Gateway Auto Clinic

At Gateway Auto Clinic in Kettering, OH, transmissions are our specialty. We know exactly how they work and exactly how to maintain and repair one. You know you have a transmission, and you know it’s important, but what does it actually do? Here’s the simple answer to a complicated question.

Diesel trucks are known for their incredibly reliable engines. At Gateway Auto Clinic in Kettering, we know that the key to a reliable engine is good maintenance. In fleet trucks, the difference between a truck that lasts a million miles and a truck that needs new engine hinges on how well it has been maintained.

Your Chevy, Ram or Ford pickup is equipped with an Electronic Control Unit, or ECU, that acts as the “brain” of your diesel truck. At Gateway Auto Clinic in Kettering, OH, we have the technology, technicians, and equipment necessary to reprogram and service even the most sophisticated electronic controls.

transmission fluid being poured into car

Our goal at Gateway Auto Clinic in Kettering, OH is to provide you with the best transmission service possible. One way we do that is by helping you understand a little more about your transmission and the way it works. Knowledge about your vehicle and its systems allow you to catch problems when they arise and deal with them appropriately, saving you money and easing some of the stress of car ownership. You probably already know how to check your oil, and when to change it. Checking and maintaining transmission fluid is something people tend to understand far less about, however. Here’s what you need to know.

separated ball joint that needs to be replaced

We know you’re busy. At Gateway Auto Clinic in Kettering, OH, we also know that while there are certain issues with your car, truck, or SUV you can ignore for a while, some of them shouldn’t wait. While serious issues are often obvious, sometimes they aren’t - ball joints are one such case.

What condition are your tires in? At Gateway Auto Clinic in Kettering, OH, we want to make sure you can tell if your tires are in good condition or ready to be replaced. A simple visual inspection is all you need - it’s easy if you know what to look for. Our technicians have been trained to identify trouble before it hurts your vehicle, but they can also help you understand how to keep your eyes open for serious issues.

Obviously, your brakes are essential. However, it’s easy to neglect or ignore brake issues, and even miss them altogether; as long as the car, truck, or SUV still stops, many people don’t see the need to have their brakes serviced. From Gateway Auto Clinic in Kettering, here are some common brake issues, and why you should fix them.

Your bumper covers are always in danger. Between other drivers, obstacles in the road, flash floods, or any other hazard you may encounter, at some point it’s likely your bumper covers will accrue some damage. At Gateway Auto Clinic in Kettering, OH, we can fix that.