Automotive News & Information - Elite Auto & Tire

If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you own or operate a fleet or commercial truck. If you do, then you probably know the difference between a job done, a job done well, and a job done perfectly. At Elite Automotive LLC in Covington, KY, we strive for the latter.

Fleet cars, vans, and trucks see a lot of wear and tear. If your engine has already called it a day, then it’s obviously case closed - you need a new engine or a new vehicle. However, there are many times when an engine is about to go down, and you can get it taken care of before it kicks the bucket for good - saving you time and towing in the process.

Does your fleet have vehicles equipped with four-wheel or all-wheel drive? More and more, companies are moving towards vehicles equipped with one or the other - they’re safer and more useful, particularly in inclement weather or less than ideal conditions. If your fleet is powered by all four wheels, Elite Automotive LLC in Covington, KY has you covered.

“Spark plug” is a word you are likely familiar with; it’s one of those car terms that you’ve heard your whole life. You know they’re important, you know sometimes they need to be changed. But how do you know when it’s time to replace them? What do they do, and where do they go wrong? Elite Automotive LLC in Covington has the answers.

The differentials on your Ford, Chevrolet, or Dodge diesel pickup are some of the hardest working components on your truck. At Elite Automotive LLC in Covington, KY, our technicians are experts in maintaining, repairing, and replacing differentials, keeping your truck reliably on the road.

Your radiator hoses are under a lot of pressure, in both the figurative and literal sense. From Elite Automotive LLC in Covington, KY, here’s what you need to know about the radiator hoses on your car, truck, or SUV.

Whether you drive a Chevy, Ford, or Ram diesel pickup, your engine is likely equipped with an injection pump. While injection pumps have been gradually phased out on modern engines, they are still an integral part of most diesel engine operations. At Elite Automotive LLC in Covington, KY, we specialize in maintenance and repair on Cummins, Duramax, and Powerstroke engines, including injection pumps.

It’s not always easy to recognize when your vehicle is suffering from a simple problem that requires a little maintenance and TLC or there is real engine damage as symptoms can be overlooked and seen as “normal.” While not all sounds and smells may threaten the life of your vehicle or truck engine, there are some obvious warning signs that require a vehicle inspection here at the shop right away.