Automotive News & Information - Always On Time Auto & RV Repair

Transmission failure rarely happens out of the blue - there’s a good chance a transmission will give you a good amount of warning before kicking the bucket. Here are some things you can watch out for, from our team here at Always On Time Auto & RV Repair in Santa Clarita, CA.

Manual transmissions are durable, reliable pieces of equipment. Still, sometimes problems arise. Always On Time Auto & RV Repair in Santa Clarita has the answer to a question that plagues many manual transmissions; why does my transmission pop out of gear?

The transmission in your truck works harder than any other on the road. A fully loaded semi weighs about 40 times as much as a normal passenger vehicle, and racks up twice the mileage. As such, it’s essential to keep your transmission in good shape and regularly maintenanced. Fortunately, Always On Time Auto & RV Repair in Santa Clarita has you covered.

There seems to be a common misconception among many that if you have an aftermarket/extended warranty, that your car, truck, SUV, or Jeep must be taken to a dealership. This is not true. Non-dealership / Independent Automotive repair shops like ours here at Always On Time Auto & RV Repair can service and repair your new or under warranty/extended warranty. As a positive, at our shop, you can get fast service and work with highly trained technicians! We'd love to take care of your vehicle for you and can do so right here at our automotive shop. Repairs by highly rated and trained automotive technicians with dealer rated diagnostic tools, at better pricing by a shop that knows you!

Fuel economy isn't far from the minds of vehicle owners everywhere. Why can certain cars zip along at close to 40 mpg while others are lucky to get anywhere near 20? As it turns out, there are as many factors that go into how well your ride does at the pumps! Here are the 10 factors that have the greatest impact on fuel consumption.

All trucks, from a Chevy S-10, to the largest, heavy-duty trucks on the road, are classified into categories. Trucks are categorized by weight into classifications 1-9, and each grade comes with its own set of regulations and license requirements. Here’s a quick guide, from Always On Time Auto & RV Repair in Santa Clarita.

Your drive belts run everything - your AC, power steering, alternator, and water pump are all dependent on the belts that turn them. At Always On Time Auto & RV Repair in Santa Clarita, 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.

Balanced wheels are essential for a multitude of reasons, particularly on commercial trucks. At Always On Time Auto & RV Repair in Santa Clarita, CA, we have the precision equipment necessary to provide you with the best balance possible, keeping your truck smoothly and reliably on the road.