Automotive Industry News & Information - Stirling Automotive

Your alternator is a central component on any engine. The alternator is responsible for powering anything electronic on your vehicle, including the coils that fire your spark plugs (unless it’s a diesel). At Stirling Auto in Hudson, FL, we know a bad alternator when we see one - here’s how you can spot one too.

mechanic working on the suspension of a vehicle on a lift

The steering and suspension systems are key safety-related systems that largely determine your car’s ride and handling. Have these systems checked regularly, at least once a year, and usually with a wheel alignment.

You may have heard the term CV axle before in reference to your car but aren’t entirely sure what it means. Here’s your answer, from Stirling Auto in Hudson, FL, as well as a guide to determining if yours need replacement.

U-joints are a small, simple component - in fact, they have changed much since the very first automobiles. However, on any vehicle with a driveshaft, its ability to move depends entirely on the u-joint being there. You’ll often hear “maybe it’s the u-joints” as a solution offered for problems with a vehicle - but what are they, what do they do, and how do you know if yours is bad? Stirling Auto in Hudson, FL has the answers.

Once your engine is installed, you’ll want to keep it running right. Stirling Auto in Hudson, FL has you covered. Sometimes, engines just wear out - however, most of the time they meet an early demise as a result of improper maintenance. Keep your engine running like new by maintaining it the way your technician recommends.

So, you’ve determined your transmission is bad. What next? Stirling Auto in Hudson, FL is here to help.

There are a few things to consider when your transmission goes out. You might feel inclined to just get a new car...but should you? Here are some factors to think about.

At Stirling Auto in Hudson, FL, we know that transmissions are witchcraft to most people. More often than not, if major damage has occurred, it’s a lot more time and cost effective to just replace the entire unit and get a fresh start. Here’s what to look out for, from Stirling Auto in Hudson, FL.

At Stirling Auto in Hudson, FL, we understand how frustrating it is when your vehicle makes mysterious noises that it shouldn’t be making. Here’s a rundown on suspension bushings, to help you figure out what that sound is you keep hearing.