Automotive Industry News & Information - Bird's Towing & Automotive Repair Inc

If you drive performance or luxury vehicle (Subaru, BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, Land Rover, etc.) you’re aware that you have a complex and precision-engineered machine. When things start to go wrong, sometimes they go wrong in a hurry. Here are some things to watch out for, from Bird's Towing & Automotive Repair Inc in Wrightstown, NJ.

What does “remanufactured” mean, and is it something you want? At Bird's Towing & Automotive Repair Inc in Wrightstown, NJ, we strive for great service and a job well done. Part of that is equipping you with the knowledge you need to understand what’s going on when a repair is necessary on your car, truck or SUV. “Remanufactured” is a word that you’ll encounter in the automotive world. Many people perceive that to mean “used”, but that isn’t the case - here’s what you need to know.

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At Bird's Towing & Automotive Repair Inc in Wrightstown, NJ, we specialize in engine maintenance, service, customization, and repair. All of our technicians are equipped with the best equipment and training in the industry to ensure they know exactly what your specific engine needs are, no matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive.

If your transmission isn’t shifting correctly, you’ll want to be careful about how you choose to proceed. The best thing to do is turn the vehicle off and have a professional take a look at it, but if that isn’t an option, there are some steps you can take to ensure nothing gets damaged. At Bird's Towing & Automotive Repair Inc in Wrightstown, NJ we can take a look at your issues and also give you some tips on what to do when that option isn't available yet.

At Bird's Towing & Automotive Repair Inc in Wrightstown, NJ, 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.

Sometimes, it’s obvious when you need new brakes and sometimes it isn’t. Knowing what to look for and what causes issues will help keep you safe and remind you of when you should get your brakes checked out. Here are some symptoms of bad brakes, and what causes the issue from Bird's Towing & Automotive Repair Inc in Wrightstown, NJ.

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The operation of your transmission depends on your hydraulics. Even if that sounds like a foreign language to you, at Bird's Towing & Automotive Repair Inc in Wrightstown, NJ, we speak the automotive language. We want you to understand what we're talking about, so here are the basics of the hydraulic functions behind your transmission.

There are many parts and systems outside of the car’s transmission that is equally as important as the parts and systems inside the transmission. Without them, the transmission won’t do much. There’s no way to transfer power from the engine to the shafts, disengage it to shift the gears, or power the differential without them. Just in case you need us, at Bird's Towing & Automotive Repair Inc in Wrightstown, NJ, we can help keep your transmission in top shape, but here’s what you need to know.