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At Schaeffer Automotive in Huntingburg, transmissions are our game, and taking care of them is at the top of our list of priorities. Here are 5 things you can do to take care of your transmission, from the pros:

Making the call to get a new transmission can be difficult. At Schaeffer Automotive in Huntingburg, IN, we’re here to help you make the right choice.

Antifreeze is a fluid that’s just as important as oil to the engine in your car, truck, or SUV. You probably already know it’s essential to keeping your engine cool - but it’s important for more than one reason, and does require maintenance besides keeping it full. From Schaeffer Automotive in Huntingburg, IN, here’s what you need to know about antifreeze.

Two things matter when mounting new tires on your truck or commercial vehicle. First, you want it done right. Second, you want it done fast. For both, Schaeffer Automotive in Huntingburg, IN has you covered.

In the market for a new car, truck, or SUV? Used cars aren’t always what they seem; here’s some advice from Schaeffer Automotive in Huntingburg to make sure you get the used car of your dreams.

Wheel bearings are an often overlooked, but incredibly important component on your diesel truck; and when one begins to fail, other problems begin to arise. Schaeffer Automotive in Huntingburg has the information you need to recognize a problem before it turns into a bigger one. Here’s what to look out for:

Sometimes your car, truck, or SUV stops performing quite like it used to. At Schaeffer Automotive in Huntingburg, we can fix that. A simple but common issue on vehicles equipped with a manual transmission is shifter bushing issues. Your shifter has a bushing on the end of it, where it connects to the actual transmission. Its purpose is to provide tight, smooth shifting.

When a vehicle has trouble starting, many people initially blame the starter. What is the starter, and how do you know if yours has called it quits? At Schaeffer Automotive in Huntingburg, IN, we want to keep you informed, and telling you what to look for will prevent further damage when issues arise. The starter is essentially just an electric motor; a gear at the end of that electric motor engages the flywheel, which turns the engine over, allowing it to start. How do you know if yours is failing?