Automotive News & Information - Greene's Garage

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 Greene's Garage in Henderson, here are some common brake issues, and why you should fix them.

Ride quality is an essential part of your driving experience. At Greene's Garage in Henderson, TN, we strive to keep your truck as smooth and comfortable to drive as the day it came off the lot. Your shock absorbers play a huge role in ride quality; here’s what you should know.

While transmissions are extremely complicated and it takes a professional hand to work on one, taking care of the one you have isn’t difficult. At Greene's Garage in Henderson, TN, we understand the importance of caring for your transmission properly, so that it stays in good condition for as long as possible.

mechanic placing a car battery into a vehicle

Your car’s radio and headlights, plus a slew of other important functions, are powered by an electrical current generated by your vehicle’s engine. A vital part of generating electricity is having a place to store it while it’s not being used. This is where your car battery comes into play. The battery of your vehicle holds electrical energy while the car is off in order to help the engine turn over and create a spark to start internal combustion. Without a working battery, your car will not be able to start. If you allow our team here at Greene's Garage to perform proper maintenance, an average car battery can start your car reliably for roughly four years.

For all the new drivers on the road, young and old, Greene's Garage in Henderson, TN would like to welcome you to the automotive community. Here are a few wise words to live by, to make your entrance into the driving world go as smoothly as possible.

The exhaust on your truck is an important series of components, that work together to ensure smooth, reliable operation. At Greene's Garage in Henderson, we also know that exhaust systems are especially susceptible to damage and rust; pipes, mufflers, and other parts are exposed to hazards on the road, and to the environment. This situation, combined with caustic emissions and extreme heat, creates a perfect opportunity for problems to arise.

What is your flywheel, and when do you need to replace it? Greene's Garage in Henderson, TN has the answers you’re looking for.

Mechanic taking apart of an engine out from under the hood

An engine can last anywhere from 50 to 500,000 miles depending mostly on how well you maintain it. While some engines are certainly more reliable than others, all of them depend on maintenance to fulfill their greatest potential. Greene's Garage in Henderson, TN has provided for you some of the determining factors of engine lifespan, to help you make sure your engine lasts as long as it possibly can.