Automotive Industry News & Information - Nick's Automotive

Your car’s fuel system works with the rest of the engine control system to deliver the best performance with the lowest emissions. Check your car’s fuel system regularly or immediately if you smell gas or suspect a problem.

What does it do? - The fuel system transfers fuel from the fuel tank and passes it through a fuel filter for straining before it arrives at the injectors. A pressure regulator controls fuel pressure to ensure good engine performance under a variety of speed and load conditions. Fuel injectors, when activated, spray a metered amount of fuel into the engine. Some vehicles use a return line system to return unused fuel back to the tank.

Are you considering upgrading to a better transmission on your classic? Nick's Automotive in Reno, NV can help.

If you drive something old, there’s a good chance it has fewer gears than you’d like. With all the 6 and 8 speed transmissions on the road today, it’s hard to imagine that just a few decades ago we were getting by with just 2 or 3 gears. These days, there are some simple swap options - here are some things for you to consider.

If you drive a performance car or SUV, you want to take every measure possible to ensure it stays in good shape and running well. For many drivers of precision-engineered vehicles like BMW, Audi, Porsche, Subaru, etc., warming up the engine is a part of taking care of your vehicle. But is it necessary?

With temperatures dropping around the country, it’s understandably tempting to let your car or SUV idle to stay warm. At Nick's Automotive in Reno, NV, one of our goals is to keep you informed on how to best care for your performance and luxury vehicles.

At Nick's Automotive in Reno, we know you’re busy. 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.

No matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive, maintenance is the key to giving your engine a long life. At Nick's Automotive in Reno, NV, we focus on keeping your engine running strong.

Tobias J Boissevain

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My 97 Jeep broke down on HWY 80, 30 miles East of Reno. Needing a place to get towed, I called Nicks automotive and as luck would have it Tony answered. His knowledge and experience had my Jeep running like a top in a lot less time than I could have and I'm a mechanic! Great shop, awesome people. Competitive pricing!!

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At Nick's Automotive in Reno, NV, quality and precision are our top priority. We specialize in well-engineered performance and luxury vehicles like BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, Land Rover, and Subaru - cars and SUVs that require the right touch. For this reason, we employ ASE certified technicians, to guarantee we’re the best in the business.