Automotive Industry News & Information - Elite Auto & Tire

No matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive, old or new, it probably has doors. Those doors are heavy, and they see a lot of use. Naturally, from time to time, parts wear out. If your door doesn’t function as well as it should, here’s why, courtesy of Elite Automotive LLC in Covington.

This is a clutch gone completely WRONG and something you want to be very sure doesn't happen with your vehicle! VERY SURE!

So how do you ensure you are not having an issue with your clutch when most drivers simply get in and drive? What do you look for? That is a question many of our customers ask us here at Elite Automotive LLC in Covington and one this driver did not.

Regular maintenance checks of your vehicle will help you avoid a catalytic converter that looks like this resulting in large repair costs which is what our team here at Elite Automotive LLC in Covington want to avoid at all costs! We feel that every customer has a need to know what repairs are in their future and exactly how to budget for them if need be so we check your vehicle thoroughly and keep you informed.

There are several indicators that your catalytic converter isn't functioning at maximum capacity such as:

If you drive a vehicle with a manual transmission, you know that clutch replacement can be an expensive and time-consuming job. Elite Automotive LLC in Covington has some tips to keep your clutch replacements as infrequent as possible.

At Elite Automotive LLC in Covington, efficiency is a concept that interests us. While your fuel economy is largely dependent on what kind of car, truck, or SUV you drive, there are a variety of tips and tricks to get the most bang for your buck. We’ve provided a few of our favorites here.

While transmissions are extremely complicated, and it takes a professional hand to work on one, taking care of the one you have isn’t difficult. At Elite Automotive LLC in Covington, we understand the importance of caring for your transmission properly, so that it stays in good condition for as long as possible.

Happy Presidents Day! While today actually commemorates George Washington’s birthday, it’s as good a time as any to acknowledge the work of all U.S. presidents, past and present. No matter your political affiliation, join us in thanking all of our past presidents for their service as Commander in Chief. If you have the day off school or work, enjoy the long weekend, and to everyone else, we hope you enjoy the holiday anyway! Happy Presidents Day, from your friends at Elite Automotive LLC in Covington.

There are a lot of drivers on the road today with improperly adjusted rear view mirrors, contributing to unnecessary blind spots and potentially hazardous driving conditions. At Elite Automotive LLC in Covington, we place a lot of value on efficiency; here’s how to get the most out of your mirrors.