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

Is your engine on the way out? If it’s already kicked the bucket, then case closed - however, there are a number of other indicators that your engine is about to go, even if it’s still running at the moment. From T&A Truck Specialist, Inc in Tampa, FL, here are some signs of trouble that predict an imminent engine failure is in the cards for your car, truck, or SUV.

What condition are your tires in? At T&A Truck Specialist, Inc in Tampa, FL, we want to make sure you can tell. A simple visual inspection is all you need - it’s easy if you know what to look for.

Has your brake master cylinder gone bad? How would you know? What even is it? T&A Truck Specialist, Inc in Tampa, FL has the answers.

Your brake master cylinder is an integral part of your brake system. When one fails, some odd symptoms may arise, and it may be difficult to diagnose. Here’s some information to help you decide if yours has given out on you.

Exhaust issues are extremely common, no matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive. At T&A Truck Specialist, Inc in Tampa, FL, we can get your exhaust back in shape in no time.

Exhaust issues tend to be neglected, and we get that; there are just other parts of your vehicle that you'd rather focus on. Besides a clogged catalytic converter, there isn’t much risk of damage from a bad exhaust system - it negatively affects your gas mileage, and the sound is annoying, but other than that, it’s an issue many people learn to live with.

mechanic working on auto electrical system

Every year, vehicle electrical systems get a little more complicated. These days, many cars on the road contain up to a mile of wiring, running throughout every corner of the vehicle. With all those wires, there’s bound to be an issue at some point; T&A Truck Specialist, Inc in Tampa, FL is here to help you recognize a potential electrical issue, and know what to do about it.

Failed engine mounts are an irritating issue to live with causing your car or truck to vibrate and you don't know why. At T&A Truck Specialist, Inc in Tampa, FL, we can help, no matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive and it is an easy issue to detect on a test drive.

There are a few indicators your engine mounts need to be replaced. For one, you can do a visual inspection, if they’re accessible enough - if they looked cracked, smashed, or dry-rotted, it’s probably time for new ones. If the engine visibly shakes while it’s running, engine mounts are also likely the culprit. However, if you are like most drivers you simply get in and drive on down the road until something is different or a light comes on! Then you call our shop for help!

There are multiple types of tires on the market for almost every car, truck, or SUV. The type of tire you want depends on a variety of factors, from climate to how you drive. Here’s a short rundown of common street tires that’ll suit your needs.

Repairs are costly and we all want to avoid them including our team here at T&A Truck Specialist, Inc! It's our job and we take it seriously. Here, it is all about keeping your car or truck serviced and looking for problems "before" they happen to avoid those high repair costs and ensuring you avoid any breakdowns when it's hot outside or cold outside as either is a problem for our Tampa drivers! Nobody can forsee a flat tire or blowout due to running over a nail, but we can avoid some of the regular issues we see all the time such as....