Automotive Industry News & Information - Clyde's Car & Light Truck Repair

Sometimes it can be hard to tell if a transmission is working the way it should or not. Is it supposed to make that noise? Is that problem a symptom of the transmission or something else? Fortunately, Clyde's Car & Light Truck Repair in Salisbury, MD has the answers.

With all fleets and commercial vehicles, there comes a time you have to decide - do we fix this vehicle, or replace it? At Clyde's Car & Light Truck Repair in Salisbury, MD, we’re here to help you figure that out.

Once you know what's in your transmission, and what’s connected to it, it’s much easier to understand how it works. Let's take a look at how it all comes together. At Clyde's Car & Light Truck Repair in Salisbury, MD, we want to make sure you know how your car works so you can keep it in great condition.

At Clyde's Car & Light Truck Repair in Salisbury, MD, we know it isn’t always easy deciding what to do next when it comes to major engine repairs. Fortunately, that’s what we’re here for - to help you make the best decision for your situation.

There are many parts and systems outside of the car’s transmission that is equally as important as the parts and systems inside the transmission. Without them, the transmission won’t do much. There’s no way to transfer power from the engine to the shafts, disengage it to shift the gears, or power the differential without them. Just in case you need us, at Clyde's Car & Light Truck Repair in Salisbury, MD, we can help keep your transmission in top shape, but here’s what you need to know.

jumper cables being held by person in front of car

If you drive a luxury or performance vehicle, you’re an owner of a reliable machine. Still, occasionally problems do arise. On vehicles like these, with so many electronics, a dead battery is a common issue. At Clyde's Car & Light Truck Repair we want to keep our customers informed, here’s how to jump-start your vehicle safely.

The time to know if your brakes are going bad is NOT when you go to stop at that red light or on the parkway when someone suddenly swerves in front of you. It's not always "just" brake pads either, your brake master cylinder could be an issue. How do you recognize the signs that you have a real problem with your brake master cylinder and just what is it? Here atClyde's Car & Light Truck Repair in Salisbury, MD we not only have the answers, but we also put together a service schedule for you and keep an eye on issues based on your driving habits, vehicle type and your description of issues you are having. We treat your car, truck or SUV as if it were ours keeping you informed of issues we find so you can get them fixed "before" there are larger repair bills so you can keep your vehicle Newer - Longer! Below is everything you need to look for and tips on your brake master cylinder.

hand on the manual gearbox of a stick shift

Manual transmissions aren’t necessarily simple, but they’re much easier to understand in concept than their automatic counterparts. You’re probably aware there are gears in manual transmissions - but there’s a little more to it than that. Here are some of the major components you’ll find in a manual transmission.