Automotive News & Information - Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair

If you operate a fleet or commercial trucks, you’re no stranger to the check engine light. There are probably vehicles in your fleet right now that have a warning light or two illuminated on the dash. What do they mean, and how do you make them go away? Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair in St Augustine, FL has the answers.

Part of maintaining your vehicle is keeping its safety devices in good working order, especially when there are kids in the vehicle. Seat belts, window locks, and airbag sensors work together to keep children safe in an automobile. Though safety components are generally very reliable, they do occasionally fail. Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair in St Augustine, FL is here when they do; here are some things to watch out for.

At Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair in St Augustine, FL, our goal is to help you understand your transmission a little better and keep your car, truck, or SUV reliably on the road. If you ever hit the key and your engine fails to turn over, whether it’s once a month, once a week, or every day, you’ve got the beginnings of an issue worth dealing with.

Whether you drive a Chevy, Ram, or Ford diesel pickup, we have you covered. At Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair in St Augustine, FL, we can do it all - and a big part of that is done by employing ASE certified technicians.

The engine in your Chevrolet, Dodge, or Ford diesel pickup is the heart and soul of your truck. At Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair in St Augustine, FL, we repair, rebuild, and replace engines with quality parts and builds, keeping your truck on the road for years to come.

At Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair in St Augustine, FL, we see our fair share of warning lights and dashboard notifications. If your ABS light is illuminated, here’s what you need to know.

mechanic placing a car battery into a vehicle

Your car’s radio and headlights, plus a slew of other important functions, are powered by an electrical current generated by your vehicle’s engine. A vital part of generating electricity is having a place to store it while it’s not being used. This is where your car battery comes into play. The battery of your vehicle holds electrical energy while the car is off in order to help the engine turn over and create a spark to start internal combustion. Without a working battery, your car will not be able to start. If you allow our team here at Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair to perform proper maintenance, an average car battery can start your car reliably for roughly four years.

If you own or operate a fleet or commercial truck, you’ve likely experienced your fair share of breakdowns and malfunctions on the road. However, there’s a good chance those time consuming and expensive issues were completely avoidable, and your vehicle was warning you of an imminent issue all along. Here are some important tips from Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair in St Augustine, FL