Automotive News & Information - Mullins Automotive & Truck Service Center

“Water pump” is a term you’ve most likely heard in conversations about vehicles. But what is it, what does it actually do, and how do you know if you need a new one? At Mullins Automotive & Truck Service Center in Ocala, we know the answers to these questions, and soon you will too.

Your radiator hoses are under a lot of pressure, in both the figurative and literal sense. From Mullins Automotive & Truck Service Center in Ocala, FL, here’s what you need to know about the radiator hoses on your car, truck, or SUV.

At Mullins Automotive & Truck Service Center in Ocala, cars are our passion, so naturally, we like to keep up with new technology on the market. At the moment, surprisingly the current trend is moving towards a goal you may not expect; self-driving vehicles. You’ve probably heard about self-driving cars a little bit here and there on the news, but it likely still seems somewhere in the realm of science fiction to you. However, the reality is that self-driving cars are on the way and maybe here sooner than you think. Already, almost all major automobile manufacturers are dumping billions of dollars into research and development for self-driving cars, and even companies like Uber are jumping on board.

Your Dodge, Ford, or Chevy diesel pickup will rarely quit on you all of a sudden, with no warning. Chances are, your truck has been trying to tell you there’s an issue for a while - here’s what to watch out for, from Mullins Automotive & Truck Service Center in Ocala, FL.

Exhaust issues are extremely common, no matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive. At Mullins Automotive & Truck Service Center in Ocala, FL, we can get your exhaust back in shape in no time. Exhaust issues tend to be neglected, and we get that; there are just other parts of your vehicle that you'd rather focus on. Besides a clogged catalytic converter, there isn’t much risk of damage from a bad exhaust system - it negatively affects your gas mileage, and the sound is annoying but other than that, it’s an issue many people learn to live with.

The engine and transmission in your Chevrolet, Dodge, or Ford diesel pickup is the heart and soul of your truck. At Mullins Automotive & Truck Service Center in Ocala, we repair, rebuild, and replace engines or transmissions with quality parts and builds, keeping your truck on the road for years to come.

Trucks aren’t like cars...your average personal vehicle usually holds about 5 quarts of oil, and you are supposed to change it every 3-5k miles. However, the same logic doesn’t apply to large trucks. At Mullins Automotive & Truck Service Center in Ocala, we know how important proper oil changes and diagnostics are to keep your truck on the road, for hundreds of thousands of miles. Here’s what you need to know:

Making the call to get a new transmission can be difficult. At Mullins Automotive & Truck Service Center in Ocala, FL, we’re here to help you make the right choice.