Automotive Industry News & Information - Creekside Automotive

At Creekside Automotive in Rowlett, we know that few problems are simultaneously as simple and confusing as a bad ground connection on your car, truck, or SUV. Here’s a look at some symptoms of a bad ground, and what you can do to correct it.

At Creekside Automotive, there’s a reason we’re the top rated truck repair center in Rowlett, TX; we do it all. While many shops shy away from the more complicated aspects of truck repair, we have the tools and people to get the job done.

Flat tires are a huge inconvenience. The only thing worse than having a flat on your way home from work is having to wait on a tow truck to come to get you. Creekside Automotive in Rowlett, TX wants to give you some tips on how to change your own tire so that you can keep money in your pocket and get your car back on the road.

Glow Plugs are an essential component of your diesel engine. However, a faulty glow plug can go unnoticed or be neglected for quite some time; your truck will still start and run, so it’s an easy issue to overlook. At Creekside Automotive in Rowlett, TX, we want you to know what to look for, and why you should be concerned with a bad glow plug.

At Creekside Automotive in Rowlett, TX, our priority is keeping your car or SUV in the best possible condition, for as long as possible. If you drive a BMW, Audi, Porsche, Subaru, Land Rover, or other luxury or performance vehicle, you want to keep it going strong for years to come. A huge part of that is keeping up with oil changes.

Fuel Systems are particularly important on diesel trucks, whether you drive a Ford, Chevrolet, or Dodge pickup. At Creekside Automotive in Rowlett, TX, fuel system maintenance and repair is a service we prioritize, since we know how essential a reliable fuel system is.

A good technician will give your car a quick inspection whenever you have maintenance performed. Fluid levels, tire condition, dashboard lights, and a variety of other items typically are briefly explored whenever you bring your vehicle in for maintenance. At Creekside Automotive in Rowlett, we're good at noticing things that need repair, but the fact of the matter is that only you know your car. You know when your car feels off when its been serviced last (or that it hasn't been serviced at all,) and have at least some vague idea of what’s going on with your vehicle day to day. Here are some questions you can ask us next time you come by the shop;

At Creekside Automotive in Rowlett, TX, we know how annoying little quirks and issues can be. A common problem vehicles experience is a cooling fan that doesn’t kick on and off when it’s supposed to. While a fan that won’t kick off is far less troubling than a fan that won’t turn on, it’s still a problem that needs to be fixed for a variety of reasons. Here’s why, and what you should do.