Automotive Industry News & Information - Bennett's Auto Repair

At Bennett's Auto Repair we know how important tire maintenance is. Like the shoes on our feet, the tires and wheels on our cars protect us from direct contact with the ground. And like those shoes, we wear day in and day out, tires and wheels can rub, wear unevenly, and eventually fail to do their jobs.

Unless you are confident in your abilities as an automotive mechanic, there is really only one rule when purchasing a flood-damaged vehicle: don’t do it. Unfortunately, sometimes sellers aren’t particularly straight-forward with their used cars. Many will try to hide the fact that it’s been damaged by floodwaters at all or try to convince potential buyers that the car is in fact fine. “It has gone months with no issues” or “technically it is flood-damaged but” are two red flags, and while it isn’t impossible for a flood car to be fine, it’s altogether a good idea to stay away.

At Bennett's Auto Repair in Seffner, we know how annoying a dead battery can be. Here’s some information on the subject, that will hopefully help you understand your battery issues a little better. If your battery dies after your car, truck, or SUV sits for a few hours, the battery itself isn’t necessarily the problem. While having the battery tested is a good place to start, many people mistakenly make a bad battery diagnosis, when actually something in the electrical system is to blame.

There comes a time in the life of every fleet vehicle or commercial truck when you have to decide - is it time to retire that truck or van, or should you put the money into fixing it? At Bennett's Auto Repair in Seffner, FL, we’re here to help.

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 Bennett'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.

Ride quality is an essential part of your driving experience. At Bennett's Auto Repair in Seffner, FL, we strive to keep your truck as smooth and comfortable to drive as the day it came off the lot. Your shock absorbers play a huge role in ride quality; here’s what you should know.

Transmission slippage can be caused by a variety of factors which are sometimes difficult to pin down. From Bennett's Auto Repair in Seffner, FL, here’s a rundown of the more common issues that may cause a transmission to slip.

At Bennett's Auto Repair, there’s a reason we’re the top rated truck repair center in Seffner, FL; we do it all. While many shops shy away from the more complicated aspects of truck repair, we have the tools and people to get the job done.