Automotive News & Information - Brandon's Auto Repair & Diesel Service

At Brandon's Auto Repair & Diesel Service in Lubbock, were huge fans of seatbelts. They dramatically reduce the chances of being injured in an automobile accident, and in many cases, they are the difference between a fatal crash and walking away unharmed. But how long has the seat belt been around? When did wearing it become law?

There may come a day when you go to shift your vehicle out of “Park”, and the shifter refuses to move. Perhaps you are already experiencing this issue intermittently, or currently have a vehicle stuck in park. While this is a serious inconvenience, it doesn’t necessarily indicate a serious problem; let Brandon's Auto Repair & Diesel Service in Lubbock, TX put your mind at ease.

At Brandon's Auto Repair & Diesel Service 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.

transmission fluid being poured into vehicle

You’ve probably heard the term “transmission flush” before at some point in your automotive experience. But what exactly does it mean to have your transmission flushed, and why does it matter? Brandon's Auto Repair & Diesel Service in Lubbock, TX has the answers.

Though transmissions are generally reliable, there are a great number of issues that can develop with one. From Brandon's Auto Repair & Diesel Service in Lubbock, TX, here’s a general overview of the types of problems your transmission may develop, all of which we service and repair.

man broke down on side of road with car hood up

At Brandon's Auto Repair & Diesel Service in Lubbock, TX, we’ve seen a lot of worn out and tired transmissions. How do you know if it’s time to replace yours?

At Brandon's Auto Repair & Diesel Service in Lubbock, 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.

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? Brandon's Auto Repair & Diesel Service in Lubbock, TX has the answers.