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Has your brake master cylinder gone bad? How would you know? What even is it? Elite Automotive LLC in Covington, KY has the answers.

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 given out on you.

Your alternator is a central component on any engine. The alternator is responsible for powering anything electronic on your vehicle, including the coils that fire your spark plugs (unless it’s a diesel). At Elite Automotive LLC in Covington, KY, we know a bad alternator when we see one - here’s how you can spot one too.

What condition are your tires in? At Elite Automotive LLC in Covington, KY, we want to make sure you can tell. A simple visual inspection is all you need - it’s easy if you know what to look for.

Is your engine on the way out? If it’s already kicked the bucket, then case closed - however, there are a number of other indicators that your engine is about to go, even if it’s still running at the moment. From Elite Automotive LLC in Covington, KY, here are some signs of trouble that predict an imminent engine failure is in the cards for your car, truck, or SUV.

Exhaust issues are extremely common, no matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive. At Elite Automotive LLC in Covington, KY, 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.

There are multiple types of tires on the market for almost every car, truck, or SUV. The type of tire you want depends on a variety of factors, from climate to how you drive. Here’s a short rundown of common street tires that’ll suit your needs.

Our fleet truck customers do not need to spend valuable time in the shop with transmission issues due that could have been avoided by servicing their fleet vehicles based on their owner's manual recommendations! Especially if it is simply changing a clogged filter, changing fluids or clutch issues! Our transmission technicians here at Elite Automotive LLC in Covington believe that service = saving high repair bills! Therefore, we believe in a proactive approach!

When you think about diesel engines, you probably think about large trucks and machinery, and maybe a few oddball cars over the years. But how long has diesel really been around, and why is it used the way it is today? Elite Automotive LLC in Covington, KY has the answers you need to become more in-tune with your diesel truck and engine.