Profit margins in the automotive service industry are a lot narrower than many people imagine. Cars are far more complex, thus the tools and diagnostic equipment are also more complicated and expensiv...
The serpentine belt is powered by the engine as it turns. Your alternator, air conditioning compressor and power steering pump depend on your serpentine belt to run. On some vehicles it also runs the ...
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Question:My water pump went out and it costs much more to replace than ones I've had replaced in the past. My Sevierville technician said it's because of where it's located. Why i...
We rely on our brakes to safely slow and stop our vehicles. You’ve probably had the experience where you’ve slammed on your brakes and started to skid. When your wheels are locked up, you ...
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Question:How do I know when I need a wheel alignment?
Thomas Auto Service Answer:When Sevierville drivers' wheels are properly aligned they all point in the same direction. When ...
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With front-wheel drive being so common in Sevierville these days, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most Sevierville folks don't even have t...
It's natural for Sevierville drivers to be a little anxious when they buy a used car in the Sevierville area; you worry that it has something wrong with it or that it hasn't been well maintained. If i...
We all do our best to budget for scheduled vehicle maintenance. What’s hard is planning for unexpected repairs. The truth is that our vehicles can stay on the road longer than ever b...
