Automotive Industry News & Information - Ward Service Auto Repair

If you operate a fleet of vehicles, you’ve probably listened to a vehicle and thought “that doesn’t sound right” at least once or twice. Strange noises are an indicator that something isn’t working right, and typically means something is wearing out a lot faster than it should, or is about to fail. At Ward Service Auto Repair in Monrovia, CA, we can tell a lot about the condition of a vehicle just by listening to it. Specific noises and where they come from are often all you need to diagnose an issue and the severity of the problem. Here are some signs to listen out for.

The differentials on your Ford, Chevrolet, or Dodge diesel pickup are some of the hardest working components on your truck. At Ward Service Auto Repair in Monrovia, our technicians are experts in maintaining, repairing, and replacing differentials, keeping your truck working reliable just as much as you do.

At Ward Service Auto Repair in Monrovia, CA, maintaining your fleet and keeping your business reliably on the road is our primary focus. As trucks wear out, and they always do, you will inevitably be faced with this dilemma - “Should I fix this truck, or replace it with a new one?” This isn’t always an easy question to answer. As your fleet specialists, our team here at Ward Service Auto Repair is here to help you decide.

Once you have a set of new tires installed on your commercial truck or fleet vehicle, you’ll want to get the most out of them. By maintaining them correctly and inspecting them regularly, you’ll keep them on the road for many miles to come. At Ward Service Auto Repair in Monrovia, CA we want you to be able to drive on your tires for miles, so let us help you do just that!

Antifreeze is a fluid that’s just as important as oil to the engine in your car, truck, or SUV. You probably already know it’s essential to keeping your engine cool - but it’s important for more than one reason, and does require maintenance besides keeping it full. From Ward Service Auto Repair in Monrovia, CA, here’s what you need to know about antifreeze.

The fuel system is an integral aspect of any combustion engine, but it’s particularly important on diesel trucks. Your Ford, Dodge, or Chevrolet pickup requires a perfectly functioning fuel system, devoid of buildup, leaks, and debris, to provide you with the most powerful and efficient engine performance possible. At Ward Service Auto Repair in Monrovia, we understand that fuel system flushing is an essential process in maintaining a properly functioning engine.

If you drive a vehicle with a manual transmission, you know that clutch replacement can be an expensive and time-consuming job. Ward Service Auto Repair in Monrovia has some tips to keep your clutch replacements as infrequent as possible.

If your vehicle breaks down and you have to be towed make sure you are aware of proper steps to protect your vehicle's transmission. The vehicle’s configuration determines how it should be properly towed to avoid transmission damage. Specifically, it matters if your vehicle is front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive and whether it’s an automatic or a manual. From the professionals at Ward Service Auto Repair in Monrovia, CA, here’s how to tow your vehicle: