One of the most overlooked car maintenance jobs is replacing timing belts and timing chains. If you are not a mechanic, you may not know much about your timing belt. Timing belts are rubber belts that control the rotation of the camshaft and the crankshaft as well as the valves that allow air and gas…
It is December in Boston which means a few things: the city is filled with holiday parties and lights while the roads are covered in road salt and ice. Car maintenance in the winter is vital for drivers in New England. Whether you drive a truck, car, or bus you need to be aware of…
Transmission fluid is essential to keeping your transmission running smoothly. However, knowing how often you need to change your transmission fluid can be confusing because while the manufacturer might say one thing, the dealership may say another, and a mechanic will say something else! In reality, it isn’t that difficult to know when to change your…
As a New England car shop, we love the fall. Fall is a time for apple picking, pumpkin carving, trick or treating with your kids, and of course driving through New England and seeing the beautiful changing leaves. However, those leaves that look beautiful on the trees can cause a real problem for drivers. With…
As cars have gotten more complex the number of dashboard lights have increased. And if you are not a mechanic you may not know what these lights indicate. Similar to all of those laundry tag symbols, dashboard lights are meant to act as shorthand for different car sensors, and if they are lit you may…
Driving with bad brakes is not just unsafe for the driver, but also for everyone on the road and nearby pedestrians. Having working brakes is vital to driving, whether you live in a city, suburb, or small town. You should never ignore signs that your brakes are beginning to fail, and should always make brake…
Anti-lock brakes come standard in most car models. They are designed to allow drivers to have more control when braking on sleek services due to rain or icy conditions. They provide many benefits to drivers, however, there are some drawbacks to anti-lock brakes that should be noted. It is important for drivers to be aware…
At Everett Transmission, we spend most of our time working on transmission systems. We always recommend to our customers that it is better to have your transmission repaired instead of needing it replaced. Not only does replacing your transmission cost exceedingly more money, but driving with a bad transmission can be extremely dangerous for you…
Whether you are looking to purchase a new car or are constantly looking for ways to improve your current one, you may have heard about Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). Though this technology has been in use since 1989 it has become increasingly popular in recent years. If you are considering buying a new automatic car…
Although automobile clutches are designed to last for a long time, their lifespan is often cut short due to a variety of normal everyday tasks such as towing heavy loads from the back of your vehicle. Although, there are a variety of other driving practices that are considered common that actually have a negative impact…
