Diagnostics
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ABS Lit On Your Dashboard, Here Is What That Means!
At Sterling Auto Service, LLC in Jackson, TN, we’ve got every answer to your transmission questions and needs, and answers to a lot of things that fall outside of that realm as well. Today, we’re talking about the ABS light - an issue that plagues many modern drivers at some point or another.
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Diagnosing a Bad Brake Master Cylinder
Your brake master cylinder is an integral part of your brake system. When one fails, some odd symptoms may arise, and it may be difficult to diagnose. Here’s some information to help you decide if yours has gone bad. At Sterling Auto Service, LLC in Jackson, TN we want you to know what to look out for so that you can be safely on the road.
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Diagnosing Issues with Your Vehicle
At Sterling Auto Service, LLC in Jackson, TN, we understand the importance of being on top of the latest in automotive technology. That’s why we invest heavily in top-notch diagnostic and programming equipment, and why we have technicians that know how to use it.
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Is it time to replace your engine?
At Sterling Auto Service, LLC in Jackson, TN, we know it isn’t always easy deciding what to do next when it comes to major engine repairs. Fortunately, that’s what we’re here for - to help you make the best decision for your situation.
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Noticing an Emergency on your Dashboard
At Sterling Auto Service, LLC in Jackson, TN, we have seen our fair share of preventable engine failures. Frequently, engine disaster could have been avoided if the driver had known beforehand what the warning lights or gauges on the dashboard indicated. While some dash lights are fairly benign, others indicate imminent trouble. This guide from Sterling Auto Service, LLC in Jackson, TN will prepare you for the next time your vehicle shows you a warning you shouldn’t ignore.
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Recognizing Flood Damage When Buying A Vehicle
Unless you are confident in your abilities as an automotive mechanic, there is really only one rule when purchasing a flood-damaged vehicle: don’t do it. Unfortunately, sometimes sellers aren’t particularly straight-forward with their used cars. Many will try to hide the fact that it’s been damaged by floodwaters at all or try to convince potential buyers that the car is in fact fine. “It has gone months with no issues” or “technically it is flood-damaged but” are two red flags, and while it isn’t impossible for a flood car to be fine, it’s altogether a good idea to stay away.
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Specifications of your vehicle for reliable performance
If you drive a performance or luxury vehicle, you know that your precision engineered equipment demands precision tuning. At Sterling Auto Service, LLC in Jackson, TN, we specialize in high-end imports and performance vehicles and keeping them up to par.
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What Does That Check Engine Light Mean?
It’s a busy morning, you’ve finally gotten everyone where they need to be and you’re just pulling into the parking lot at work when your dash light starts glaring at you. Your check engine light shines bright, but you have no idea why. 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 Sterling Auto Service, LLC in Jackson, TN, we can help!
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Your Vehicle's Computer Collects MORE Data Than Your SMART PHONE!
Newer Vehicles Generate as Much As 25GB of Data/Hour according to McKinsey. Now That is Extremely Interesting! It is also daunting as we now need to know "what data" right? You also want to know where it is going if anywhere and who owns the data? All interesting questions that we never thought about. Just get in and drive, choose a destination and if a light goes off in the dash you call us here at Sterling Auto Service, LLC to schedule an appointment. We want our Jackson drivers to be informed as always and able to make their choices based on having facts. This is a big change in the automotive-truck service industry and it really has not hit the news at all, so it is up to us to get you up-to-date and informed. Here are the facts and where you can find more information!