Venice Auto Repair

Seasonal Car Care - Florida Edition  Hi there friends, residents, and visitors of Venice, Florida!  Today we are going to go into detail about the importance of maintaining your vehicle while you might be away from it for some time. Florida is no stranger to visitors and seasonal travelers during the winter and early spring months. We want to ensure that while you might be away in your home state, your vehicle down here still needs to be maintained routinely. So, let us talk about best practices, and what might work best for you! It is only January, but this is good prep for when the time comes, planning ahead will save you from last minute stress!  Car Battery First, let us talk about car batteries. Especially important to know that car batteries can die just by sitting for extended periods of time. They can die even when they are left connected and not recharged for some time. We ... read more

Why Won't My Car Move in Drive?    Hey there friends! Thank you for stopping by today, whether you are just visiting our blog for content, or if you are looking for a new Auto Repair shop specializing in today's topic, we welcome you to give us a try!    The topic today is Why Won't my Car Move in Drive? Very frustrating, I am sure, since the car decided to start but won't go anywhere!  Get It Diagnosed!   Joey Reda, our ASE Certified Master Technician let me dive in with him to watch his process when repairing Transmission parts! This client came in with the complaint that their vehicle wouldn't move or shift into gear after it was put into drive. In this case, it is a Truck that is having this disruption. It was also stated that the engine revs up but will not budge ... read more

Why did my Transmission Fail? A question you may not ask yourself, but one we can bring awareness to. Here are some reasons why your Transmission may be running strange or be out completely. It could be because it has run out of fluid, or it is at a very low operating fluid level. The fluid may be running at low levels if it has developed a leak somewhere in the Transmission System. You may see a potential leak, warning lights on the dash, a burning smell, or dark brown puddles under the car. There may also be difficulty shifting the vehicle, slipping, or a delay in shifting. We recommend you bring your vehicle in for immediate service. We have skilled technicians that will test drive your vehicle, to make a clear diagnosis. In order for the brain of your vehicle to run to it's highest potential you need to see us! Below, we have a few pictures of what the inside of a transmission looks like, it totally resembles a brain if you notice all of the passageways zig ... read more