Automotive Industry News & Information - Westerville Automotive

There’s a lot of information on buying used cars out there, but at Westerville Automotive in Westerville, we don’t think it’s possible to go into a purchase armed with too much information. The condition of the transmission in a used car is perhaps the most essential aspect of a pre-owned car purchase - this article explains why, and how to make sure your prospective buy is everything you want it to be.

Transmission problems aren’t always as dramatic as they seem. Often, a huge inconvenience is caused by a simple problem, if you only know what to look for. At Westerville Automotive in Westerville, we know what to look for, and would like to pass some of that knowledge on to you. Here, we investigate an easy fix that causes a lot of people problems; a faulty neutral safety switch.

At Westerville Automotive in Westerville, our mechanics have diagnosed and repaired every transmission problem in the book. We’d like to pass some of our knowledge along to you, in order to help you understand your transmission a little better. Here, we discuss the synchronizers in your manual transmission, and how to know if one of yours is faulty.

For the most part, automatic transmissions are exactly that; automatic. However, there are a couple of components that require adjustment from time to time, to keep your transmission shifting like it should. At Westerville Automotive in Westerville, our team of expert mechanics knows how to do just that.

At Westerville Automotive in Westerville, we’re fans of drivers who tweak and customize their vehicles to meet specific wants and needs. For many car enthusiasts, a manual transmission is a must, and the performance of that transmission relies heavily on the clutch.

Nada K. Marie

Customer Review

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To All at Westerville Automotive who have served me and my car over recent years: Thank You!!! My Toyota Matrix (2008) and I have parted ways since I am no longer able to safely drive. However, my Matrix is still going strong largely due to your care and service. It has been passed on to my delighted Granddaughter with my blessing. Over the years that I have resided at Westerwood, formerly Friendship Village Columbus, I have brought my car to you for its service and care. I have been most appreciative of the extra service of transporting me to and from my retirement home while the car was getting serviced. Your thoughtful generosity and pleasant manner meant so much. Sincerely, Nada K. Marie

Over the past decade, vehicles with CVTs, or Continuously Variable Transmissions, seem to have taken over the market. While many people have different opinions on CVT transmissions, what are they, and how do they work? Westerville Automotive in Westerville has a simple explanation for you.

What does a flex plate do, and how do you know if yours is faulty? Your vehicle may be telling you things you may not know. Westerville Automotive in Westerville has the answers you need.