Automotive Industry News & Information - Champion Auto Truck Fleet

Transmissions rarely go out without a warning. Typically it takes a while, during which time there will be observable symptoms. Sometimes it’s an easy fix and sometimes it isn’t, but it’s always better to catch an issue and get it repaired as soon as possible. Champion Auto-Truck-Fleet Service in Dayton, OH has provided you with a few things to watch out for.

While keeping your car, truck, or SUV looking nice is important, there are other reasons to keep the exterior of your vehicle in good shape. From Champion Auto-Truck-Fleet Service in Dayton, OH, here are some tips for keeping your car looking good, and how that keeps it reliably on the road.

Part of maintaining your vehicle is keeping its safety devices in good working order, especially when there are kids in the car. Seat belts, window locks, and airbag sensors work together to keep children safe in an automobile. Though safety components are generally very reliable, they do occasionally fail. Champion Auto-Truck-Fleet Service in Dayton is here when they do; here are some things to watch out for.

Awareness and safety are at the top of our list of concerns here at Champion Auto-Truck-Fleet Service, even more so with all the recall scare that happens in the news. We think a well-maintained car is a safe car that can also save you money in the long run. Here are our top ten tips for keeping your family safe, saving you money, and keeping your car running smoothly.

Keeping track of maintenance done on your fleet vehicles and commercial trucks is one of the most important aspects of fleet management. At Champion Auto-Truck-Fleet Service in Dayton, OH, we track maintenance and repairs for a number of reasons. Here’s why:

It makes sense that a car that is rarely driven will last longer, right? It may seem counterintuitive, but that isn’t necessarily the case. Vehicles are meant to be driven, and various issues can arise if they aren’t stored properly or driven fairly regularly. If you have a car, truck, or SUV that you only drive occasionally, in the summer, to car shows, etc., this one is for you. Here’s what you need to know, from Champion Auto-Truck-Fleet Service in Dayton, OH.

Obviously, your brakes are essential. However, it’s easy to neglect or ignore brake issues, and even miss them altogether; as long as the car, truck, or SUV still stops, many people don’t see the need to have their brakes serviced. From Champion Auto-Truck-Fleet Service in Dayton, here are some common brake issues, and why you should fix them.

Have you always wondered what a spark plug does? Our team here at Champion Auto-Truck-Fleet Service is here to help you out. It's simple in theory but does quite a lot of work for such a small piece of equipment. Your spark plug forces electricity to arc across a gap like a bolt of lightning at high voltage and fits into your engine's cylinder head, where it “sparks” to ignite the fuel and creates combustion within your engine. Without it, you wouldn't be able to drive your car or truck.