Automotive Industry News & Information - Kevin's Auto Repair

At Kevin's Auto Repair in Huntsville, AL, we service all kinds of trucks, young and old. If you’re in the market for a new or new-to-you truck, here’s some advice we encourage you to consider.

We know how important a good exhaust setup is on a diesel truck. Whether you’re powered by a Cummins, a Duramax, a Powerstroke, or something else, your exhaust plays a major role in performance, engine sound, and even aesthetic. At Kevin's Auto Repair in Huntsville, our professional mechanics have the equipment, knowledge, and ability necessary to get your exhaust in shape.

When you get in your car, truck, SUV, or minivan to drive and the A/C does not work what could be wrong? Here at Kevin's Auto Repair, we have some simple answers to help you understand how your vehicle A/C system works. The first question we are asked is "Why isn't my air conditioner blowing cold air?" Let's talk about what could be happening.

Automotive windows are one of those things that you take for granted, until something goes wrong. One of the more irritating issues a window can develop, is dislocating from its track while attempting to roll it up or down. Why does this happen, and how do you fix it? At Kevin's Auto Repair in Huntsville, AL, we’ve got answers to your questions and solutions to your problems.

Good steering is an underrated and often neglected aspect of driving. At Kevin's Auto Repair in Huntsville, AL, we believe in making sure you have the best vehicle possible, whether you’re driving across town or traveling long distances.

A car that brakes well and brakes correctly are just as important as acceleration, handling, or any other aspect of a vehicle’s drivability. A car with brake issues has the potential to be a far more enjoyable ride when fixed. Your brakes have a lot to do with how your car drives. Brakes are a frequently neglected item on a lot of people’s checklists, and many drivers on the road have subpar brakes and don’t even know it.

Mechanic taking apart of an engine out from under the hood

An engine can last anywhere from 50 to 500,000 miles depending mostly on how well you maintain it. While some engines are certainly more reliable than others, all of them depend on maintenance to fulfill their greatest potential. Kevin's Auto Repair in Huntsville, AL has provided for you some of the determining factors of engine lifespan, to help you make sure your engine lasts as long as it possibly can.

Gear shift in car with manual transmission

By now, it’s likely you’ve heard someone claim “manuals get better gas mileage than automatics.” While in the past this has certainly been true – driving an automatic was truly a sacrifice, dramatically affecting acceleration, reliability, and gas mileage – is it still the case in the modern era? Kevin's Auto Repair in Huntsville, AL has the answers.