Automotive News & Information - T&A Truck Specialist, Inc

We’ve all been there: You start your car in the morning and begin to back out of the driveway. You hear an unusual noise coming from your car, and it sounds bad. How do you know if it's something you should bring in to us here at T&A Truck Specialist, Inc to get looked at?

With fleet trucks and large diesels, one issue plagues them more than any other; neglected maintenance or repair. At T&A Truck Specialist, Inc in Tampa, FL, we can take care of your entire fleet, no matter how big or small, making sure it stays on the road for years to come.

On all modern vehicles, electronic engine controls have truly changed the game in terms of performance, efficiency, and reliability. On diesel trucks, whether you drive a Chevy, Dodge, or Ford, this innovation has been particularly revolutionary. The gains diesel engines have made in the past couple of decades are impressive by any standard, and electronic engine controls are a huge contributor to those developments.

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While most fleet vehicles are chosen for their reliability, low maintenance, and durability, sometimes maintaining several of them at a time can become overwhelming. Let T&A Truck Specialist, Inc in Tampa, FL put your mind at ease, with our fleet maintenance programs for any and all fleet vehicles.

Is your diesel used for off-roading or towing? Are you looking for an increase in performance for your Cummins, Powerstroke, or Duramax truck? If so, a billet torque converter may be an option you’d like to consider. Here’s what you need to know about billet torque converters, from T&A Truck Specialist, Inc in Tampa, FL.

Your drive belts run everything - your AC, power steering, alternator, and water pump are all dependent on the belts that turn them. At T&A Truck Specialist, Inc in Tampa, FL, our goal is to keep your truck maintained, so you’re never stuck out on the road. Drive belts are a critical part of that goal.

There are multiple types of tires on the market for almost every car, truck, or SUV. Once you decide it's time to replace your tires, the choice can be overwhelming. The type of tire you want depends on a variety of factors, from climate to how you drive. At T&A Truck Specialist, Inc in Tampa, FL, our technicians have been trained to help you make that choice. Here’s a short rundown of common street tires that will suit your needs.

The time to know if your brakes are going bad is NOT when you go to stop at that red light or on the parkway when someone suddenly swerves in front of you. It's not always "just" brake pads either, your brake master cylinder could be an issue. How do you recognize the signs that you have a real problem with your brake master cylinder and just what is it? Here atT&A Truck Specialist, Inc in Tampa, FL we not only have the answers, but we also put together a service schedule for you and keep an eye on issues based on your driving habits, vehicle type and your description of issues you are having. We treat your car, truck or SUV as if it were ours keeping you informed of issues we find so you can get them fixed "before" there are larger repair bills so you can keep your vehicle Newer - Longer! Below is everything you need to look for and tips on your brake master cylinder.