Automotive Tips - Paine's Garage, LLC

Spark plugs have been around since the beginning, and play as important a role now as they did a hundred years ago. It’s a good idea to replace them as a set at regular intervals, but sometimes one will go bad sooner than the rest for one reason or another. How do you know if you have a bad spark plug? Here are some indicators, from Paine's Garage, LLC in Sinton, TX.

The condition of your transmission fluid can tell you a lot about the condition of the transmission itself. At Paine's Garage, LLC in Sinton, TX, we want to help you be aware of what to look for and what we look for when servicing your transmission.

Unless you are confident in your abilities as an automotive mechanic, there is really only one rule when purchasing a flood-damaged vehicle: don’t do it. Unfortunately, sometimes sellers aren’t particularly straight-forward with their used cars. Many will try to hide the fact that it’s been damaged by floodwaters at all or try to convince potential buyers that the car is in fact fine. “It has gone months with no issues” or “technically it is flood-damaged but” are two red flags, and while it isn’t impossible for a flood car to be fine, it’s altogether a good idea to stay away.

Leaky transmissions can be a pain, not only do they make a mess on the underside of your car, and in your driveway, but the transmission fluid is expensive and inconvenient to deal with. At Paine's Garage, LLC in Sinton, TX we want to provide you with some information on where transmission leaks start and how to end them so that maybe we can eliminate any future leaks.

What does “remanufactured” mean, and is it something you want? At Paine's Garage, LLC in Sinton, TX, we strive for great service and a job well done. Part of that is equipping you with the knowledge you need to understand what’s going on when a repair is necessary on your car, truck or SUV. “Remanufactured” is a word that you’ll encounter in the automotive world. Many people perceive that to mean “used”, but that isn’t the case - here’s what you need to know.

At Paine's Garage, LLC in Sinton, TX, we know how easy it is to overlook vehicle maintenance when everything is working as it should - we also know firsthand the toll neglected maintenance takes on a vehicle. Here’s an easy thing you can do yourself, that might save you an engine, transmission, or avoid numerous other problems.

At Paine's Garage, LLC in Sinton, TX, we see our fair share of warning lights and dashboard notifications. If your ABS light is illuminated, here’s what you need to know.

The most important part of your visit to any shop is making sure that your vehicle receives the best repair. While we uphold that standard, the team at Paine's Garage, LLC will also go above and beyond to ensure that you get only the best customer service along with a competent repair.