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At CME Smog & Auto Repair in Vacaville, CA, we’ve seen a lot of worn out and tired transmissions. How do you know if it’s time to replace yours?

If you drive a car with a manual transmission, you’ve undoubtedly been told that you’re supposed to downshift to slow down, instead of relying completely on the brakes. But what is the science behind that, and does it matter? CME Smog & Auto Repair in Vacaville explains.

In the automotive business, the customer is just as important as the vehicle and the customer service is just as important as the auto repair. That is why at CME Smog & Auto Repair, we strive to provide only the best customer service to our clients.

At CME Smog & Auto Repair in Vacaville, CA, we know the key to making your vehicle last; good maintenance. An overwhelming percentage of the problems we see, especially the really catastrophic ones, are a result of poor maintenance. While properly maintaining a vehicle can seem like a bit of a hassle, it is absolutely worth the payoff. Good maintenance is the only difference between a car that lasts 80,000 miles and a car that lasts 400,000 miles. Preventative maintenance and repair when a problem occurs are your two concerns, and both will keep your car on the road far longer if observed properly.

Nobody knows your vehicle better than you; if you suspect it isn’t driving the way it used to, there’s a good chance you’re correct. The truth of the matter is there are countless reasons and remedies for such a broad subject, but CME Smog & Auto Repair in Vacaville, CA has compiled a list of a few common problems that can cause a vehicle to drive poorly.

A throw out bearing, sometimes called a thrust bearing, is an essential component of your clutch system. If you drive a car, truck, or SUV that’s equipped with a manual transmission, it’s important to know if your throw out bearing needs to be replaced. Here’s some information on the throw out bearing, from CME Smog & Auto Repair in Vacaville.

At CME Smog & Auto Repair in Vacaville, we know how annoying a dead battery can be. Here’s some information on the subject, that will hopefully help you understand your battery issues a little better.

If you drive a vehicle with more than a few miles on it, there’s a good chance you’ve noticed an occasional drip underneath it that leaves spots wherever you park. Identifying what is leaking from your car will help you determine whether or not it’s a cause for concern, and what to do about it.