Automotive News & Information - Stirling Automotive

Automatic transmissions are, to many, a mysterious aspect of automotive mechanics. Torque converters, on the same hand, are a mystery shrouded within a mystery. Here’s a basic rundown of how torque converters work, and how to know if yours is failing, from Stirling Auto in Hudson, FL.

At Stirling Auto in Hudson, FL, transmission maintenance and repair is our specialty. Here’s some information on your transmission pump - what it does, and how to know if yours needs to be replaced.

If there’s one thing we know at Stirling Auto in Hudson, FL, its the importance of a transmission. While engines get a lot of the spotlight in conversations about vehicles, we know that the transmission is the unsung hero of your automobile. We want you to know just how important it is, too.

Everyone has different habits when it comes to washing their vehicle. Many people see it as a purely cosmetic thing, so as long as their vehicle is running and driving right they don’t see a point in washing it all that often. In actuality, washing your vehicle is also an important aspect of maintenance and making a vehicle last. Stirling Auto in Hudson, FL has some vehicle washing tips for you, to keep your vehicle in shape for years to come.

If you drive a performance or luxury vehicle, you know that your precision engineered equipment demands precision tuning. At Stirling Auto in Hudson, FL, we specialize in high-end imports and performance vehicles and keep them up to par.

At Stirling Auto in Hudson, FL, we know that hearing you need a new transmission is a dreaded affair. Here’s some advice from the transmission experts on how to prevent that day from coming.

If your vehicle breaks down and you have to be towed make sure you are aware of proper steps to protect your vehicle's transmission. The vehicle’s configuration determines how it should be properly towed to avoid transmission damage. Specifically, it matters if your vehicle is front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive and whether it’s an automatic or a manual. From the professionals at Stirling Auto in Hudson, FL, here’s how to tow your vehicle:

If you drive a luxury or performance vehicle, you’re an owner of a reliable machine. Still, occasionally problems do arise. On vehicles like these, with so many electronics, a dead battery is a common issue. At Stirling Auto we want to keep our customers informed, here’s how to jump-start your vehicle safely.