Automotive Industry News & Information - Nick's Automotive

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If you want to avoid nasty and unexpected surprise maintenance costs, sticking to a regimented schedule of preventative maintenance is something you are going to want to get used to. The reason being is simple – frequent maintenance will keep your vehicle in good health, ensuring you get the most out of all those expensive-to-replace parts. While it might sound counterintuitive, the best way to reduce maintenance costs is to stick to a prescribed maintenance schedule.

What is your flywheel, and when do you need to replace it? Nick's Automotive in Reno, NV has the answers you’re looking for.

If you drive a vehicle with more than a few miles on it, there’s a good chance you’ve noticed an occasional drip underneath it that leaves spots wherever you park. Identifying what is leaking from your car will help you determine whether or not it’s a cause for concern, and what to do about it.

At some point or another, it’ll happen to you. You leave your headlights on, your battery finally fails, or for some other reason, you don’t have enough juice to start your car. Don’t call a tow truck just yet, though...Nick's Automotive in Reno has the info you need to properly jump-start your car.

Fuel injection is one of the greatest innovations in automotive technology to date. From Nick's Automotive in Reno, NV, here’s a little more information on the fuel injector.

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At Nick's Automotive in Reno, NV, we’ve seen a lot of worn out and tired transmissions. How do you know if it’s time to replace yours?

At Nick's Automotive in Reno, NV, we know that the key to keeping a transmission reliable and in shape is taking care to prevent an issue in the first place. Here, well explore a condition which has a lot of potential to cause your transmission harm: overheating.

You don’t have to buy a new, fuel-efficient car to get great fuel efficiency. No one wants to trade a fuel bill for a car payment, so take a look at our top 5 ways to save on fuel and you may just be able to pocket a little extra money at the end of the month.