Automotive Industry News & Information - Gateway Auto Clinic

We’ve all been there: You start your car in the morning and begin to back out of the driveway. You hear an unusual noise coming from your car, and it sounds bad. How do you know if it's something you should bring in to us here at Gateway Auto Clinic to get looked at? Questioning the severity of the sound is a smart immediate response because the difference between a squeaky joint and near-catastrophic engine failure can be a big one.

Maintaining your car doesn't have to be a hassle, just bring it to our team here at Gateway Auto Clinic in Kettering. We can take care of all the dirty work. However, it's important to know when you should get proper maintenance. Here are some quick tips and advice on the basics of car maintenance!

Leaks and drips that get the interior of your vehicle wet are definitely an inconvenience. Sitting water promotes rust, bad smells, and can ruin your carpet. Furthermore, the water often seems to come from seemingly nowhere, adding to the frustration. From Gateway Auto Clinic in Kettering, OH, here are some of the leading causes of water on your floor, and what you can do about it.

Does your transmission shudder when you take off from a stop? Gateway Auto Clinic in Kettering, OH can fix that for you.

Does your car continue trying to move forward after you’ve put it into park? You may have a transmission issue that needs to be addressed. Here’s what you should know, from the experts at Gateway Auto Clinic in Kettering, OH.

transmission fluid being poured into car

In theory, you shouldn’t have to add fluid to an automatic transmission. However, if your transmission is leaking, even slightly, at some point you’ll have to. Here’s what you should know, from Gateway Auto Clinic in Kettering, OH.

Your transmission cooler is an integral part of the reliability and proper function of your transmission. At Gateway Auto Clinic in Kettering, OH, we’re well equipped with the knowledge you need about coolers, and the ability and equipment necessary to keep your transmission in good shape.

There’s a huge appeal to buying a used car from a private party seller. Bypass the dealership, the hidden fees, the markups, the hassle, and save yourself some money in the process. But what’s the risk? Have you found a deal or a dud?