Automotive News & Information - Gateway Auto Clinic

Keeping our customers safe and on the road is our goal at Gateway Auto Clinic in Kettering, OH. When something goes wrong with your engine or your vehicle's electrical system, your car will usually let you know immediately. However, when the rubber meets the road, you need to know that your tires are in great shape as well.

If your car, truck or SUV is experiencing major engine issues, the technicians at Gateway Auto Clinic in Kettering, OH have you covered. Do you hear the engine knocking when it decides to start? Is there smoke pouring from your truck’s exhaust pipe? Whether you’re burning oil, your engine is on its last leg, or has simply given up altogether, we can help. And if you’re not sure what you need, we can help with that too.

Part of maintaining your vehicle is keeping its safety devices in good working order, especially when there are kids in the car. Seat belts, window locks, and airbag sensors work together to keep children safe in an automobile. Though safety components are generally very reliable, they do occasionally fail. Gateway Auto Clinic in Kettering is here when they do; here are some things to watch out for.

Gateway Auto Clinic is the leader in Kettering, OH for the selection and service in your tires. Our Gateway Auto Clinic auto shop staff will take the time to educate you on what tire to look for to suit your needs.

At Gateway Auto Clinic in Kettering, we know how much efficiency matters. When it comes to your truck, it’s equally important. Obviously, a huge chunk of your operating cost is fuel consumption, which is largely dependent on the truck's design. Fortunately, there are ways to greatly increase the efficiency of your truck, regardless of shape or size.

Tire pressure may seem innocuous enough, but at Gateway Auto Clinic in Kettering, we know how much of a difference correct tire pressure makes. Tire pressure checks are just one of many regular service items we check when you bring your truck in for servicing, but it’s one that’s more important than you might think.

You trust your diesel to get you to point A to point B every time you get into your truck. However in return, if your truck starts to act differently take the time to pause and listen to what your truck is trying to tell you. Issues can be as small as a thermostat going out, which if fixed now could reduce a more expensive repair down the road! The thermostat in your truck is a small, simple, and critical component. At Gateway Auto Clinic in Kettering, thermostat replacements are just one of many repairs we tackle.

Has the day finally come to replace your engine? If your engine is tired, worn out, and problematic, we can help at Gateway Auto Clinic. First, let's take a look at remanufactured engines; what they are, what ‘remanufactured’ means and why they’re a great way to give your car a new life.