Automotive News & Information - Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair

You know how often to change your engine oil; but what about the gear oil in your standard shift transmission? Here’s a short guide, from Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun.

At Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun, we know how irritating an issue with your car, truck, or SUV can be, even if it doesn’t immediately affect your vehicle’s performance. One such problematic issue, the excessively loud radiator cooling fan, is a common plague many automobile owners will experience.

There are a lot of drivers on the road today with improperly adjusted rearview mirrors, contributing to unnecessary blind spots and potentially hazardous driving conditions. At Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun, we place a lot of value on efficiency; here’s how to get the most out of your mirrors.

Small transmission problems can become big ones if not tended to in a timely manner. Your car, truck, or SUV has been shifting weird for a while now - does that mean it’s too late to do anything about it? Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun, KY has the answer.

Vehicles driving on a highway with headlights on

All the lights on your vehicle have an important job to do. Brake lights, tail lights, blinkers, reverse lights, and headlights are a crucial part of driving. Lights make you visible, make things visible to you, and allow you to communicate with other drivers. All of a vehicle’s lights make driving easier and safer, and all of them are important...not to mention legally required.

Your pickup truck is heavy and hard working, whether it’s a Chevy, Ford, or Dodge. If you add towing to the mix, it’s even heavier and has to work harder. Your brakes are one of the most wear and tear prone systems on your diesel pickup, but at Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun, KY, we can help you keep yours in good shape.

“Spark plug” is a word you are likely familiar with; it’s one of those car terms that you’ve heard your whole life. You know they’re important, you know sometimes they need to be changed. But how do you know when it’s time to replace them? What do they do, and where do they go wrong? Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun has the answers.

Your radiator hoses are under a lot of pressure, in both the figurative and literal sense. From Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun, KY, here’s what you need to know about the radiator hoses on your car, truck, or SUV.