Automotive Industry News & Information - The Auto Clinic

Brake pads are important - you don’t need them to go, but you do need them to stop. At The Auto Clinic in El Paso, TX, we like to keep your vehicle stopping exactly as it should - it’s less dangerous, and it keeps insurance premiums low. So, how do you know if your brake pads are going bad? How do they work? What even are they? We’ve got the answers!

If you drive a vehicle with a manual transmission, you know that clutch replacement can be an expensive and time-consuming job. The Auto Clinic in El Paso has some tips to keep your clutch replacements as infrequent as possible.

There are multiple types of tires on the market for almost every car, truck, or SUV. Once you decide it's time to replace your tires, the choice can be overwhelming. The type of tire you want depends on a variety of factors, from climate to how you drive. At The Auto Clinic in El Paso, TX, our technicians have been trained to help you make that choice. Here’s a short rundown of common street tires that will suit your needs.

technician with a wrench working on the engine

Eventually, the time comes to replace your car, truck, or SUV. Often, you’ll decide to go used to save some money. This can either be a great financial decision, but it takes a little more groundwork to make sure you’re getting a good deal and a reliable vehicle. From researching, to test driving, to inspecting a used vehicle, The Auto Clinic in El Paso, TX has a few tips to help you get there.

The type of tire you want on your fleet or commercial vehicle depends on a variety of factors, from climate to how you use the vehicle. There are multiple tire styles for most applications, and one of them is right for you. At The Auto Clinic in El Paso, TX, we’re ready to help you make your choice. If you’d like to narrow it down before you come see us, here’s a short rundown of common tires that will meet your specific need.

Car enthusiasts would argue that "those were the days". Everything you drove was built like a tank and had the chrome on it so you enjoyed washing it but NO power steering. For most of us, it is hard to remember life without power steering – cranking those great big steering wheels? It was a pretty good workout. Now power steering is standard. The heart of any power steering system is its pump. The pump pressurizes the power steering fluid that provides assistance for steering. Most pumps are driven by a belt that is run by the engine – a few are electrically powered. A high-pressure hose passes fluid from the pump to the steering gear. A low-pressure hose returns the fluid back to the pump. Here at The Auto Clinic in El Paso, TX we know that you depend on that power steering and check your fluid & hoses religiously!

Your brake master cylinder is an integral part of your brake system. When one fails, some odd symptoms may arise, and it may be difficult to diagnose. Here’s some information to help you decide if yours has gone bad. At The Auto Clinic in El Paso, TX we want you to know what to look out for so that you can be safely on the road.

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? The Auto Clinic in El Paso, TX has the answer.