Automotive News & Information - Creekside Automotive

On a truck that travels hundreds of thousands of miles and is equipped with anywhere from four to eighteen tires, tire replacement is a concept you’re undoubtedly familiar with. For all your tire maintenance and replacement needs, Creekside Automotive in Rowlett is the place to be.

There are a lot of drivers on the road today with improperly adjusted rearview mirrors, contributing to unnecessary blind spots and potentially hazardous driving conditions. At Creekside Automotive in Rowlett, we place a lot of value on efficiency; here’s how to get the most out of your mirrors.

Keeping the interior of your car, truck, or SUV clean and in good shape is an important part of making your vehicle last. Creekside Automotive in Rowlett has some tips on keeping your car clean inside, and why keeping it clean matters.

Your drive belts run everything - your AC, power steering, alternator, and water pump are all dependent on the belts that turn them. At Creekside Automotive in Rowlett, our goal is to keep your truck maintained, so you’re never stuck out on the road. Drive belts are a critical part of that goal.

At Creekside Automotive in Rowlett, TX, our objective is to keep your diesel truck on the road, where it belongs. Whether it’s maintenance, repair, or information that keeps you from needing a repair, we do our best to keep you informed on how to best take care of your diesel truck. Cavitation is a leading killer of diesel engines. It’s an interesting process, albeit an expensive one if your diesel engine is a victim of cavitation. From our team here at Creekside Automotive, here's what you should look out for:

At Creekside Automotive in Rowlett, efficiency is a concept that interests us. While your fuel economy is largely dependent on what kind of car, truck, or SUV you drive, there are a variety of tips and tricks to get the most bang for your buck. We’ve provided a few of our favorites here.

At Creekside Automotive in Rowlett, were huge fans of seatbelts. They dramatically reduce the chances of being injured in an automobile accident, and in many cases, they are the difference between a fatal crash and walking away unharmed. But how long has the seat belt been around? When did wearing it become law?

At Creekside Automotive in Rowlett, we know that a huge part of the ride quality of your car, truck, or SUV is how well it keeps road and engine noises out of the passenger compartment. Few things are more annoying on a long commute or road trip than the drone of tires on pavement, the constant sound of your car battling the air outside, loud semi-trucks, and so on.