Automotive Industry News & Information - Elite Auto & Tire

Is your check engine light on? Whether you can tell a difference in the way your car, truck, or SUV is running, your car is trying to tell you something. At Elite Automotive LLC in Covington, KY, we can help.

The most important part of your visit to any shop is making sure that your vehicle receives the best repair. While we uphold that standard, the team at Elite Automotive LLC will also go above and beyond to ensure that you get only the best customer service along with a competent repair.

Auxiliary transmission coolers are one of many ways the aftermarket can improve the quality and durability of your vehicle. From Elite Automotive LLC in Covington, KY, here’s some information concerning auxiliary coolers, why you might need one, and what it can do for you.

Good diesel technicians and shops that service diesel engines are hard to come by. At Elite Automotive LLC in Covington, KY, diesels are our specialty. There are many reasons to have diesel truck maintenance performed by diesel specialists - here are just a few.

At some point, while waiting for your tank to fill up, you’ve probably wondered what the difference is between the choices of gasoline at the pump. Typically, you see three buttons, with a number between 85 and 98, in ascending order and ascending prices. These numbers are octane ratings, which you probably know; but what is an octane rating, really?

Keeping your fuel system maintained will prevent premature parts failure and poor running conditions. Here are some important aspects of diesel fuel system maintenance, to keep your fleet running smoothly. While your system and components should typically be serviced by a professional technician, there are some things you can be conscious of that will go a long way toward keeping your engine in good shape.

If you own or operate a fleet or commercial truck, you’re probably pretty familiar with diesel vehicles. But why are diesel engines predominantly used in commercial vehicles, and where did they start?

Parked car with a puddle where it is leaking

Leaky transmissions can be a pain. Not only do they make a mess on the underside of your car, and in your driveway, but the transmission fluid is expensive and inconvenient to deal with. At from Elite Automotive LLC in Covington, KY we want you to be an informed driver so here’s some information about where transmission leaks start, and how to end them.