Automotive Industry News & Information - Creekside Automotive

If you drive a vehicle with more than a few miles on it, there’s a good chance you’ve noticed an occasional drip underneath it that leaves spots wherever you park. Identifying what is leaking from your car will help you determine whether or not it’s a cause for concern, and what to do about it.

Your vehicle's cooling system is one of the most important systems in your vehicle. Inside your engine, spark plugs ignite the fuel within the cylinders to produce small explosions that propel your vehicle down the road. With small explosions comes scorching temperatures that can destroy your engine if not controlled. There are two types of cooling systems - liquid-cooled and air-cooled.

If you own or operate a fleet or commercial truck, you know how quickly miles rack up and oil changes are needed. At Creekside Automotive in Rowlett, TX, our main goal is to keep your trucks on the road - a huge part of that is changing your oil on time.

Obviously, your fuel delivery system is an extremely important aspect of the running condition of your truck. At Creekside Automotive in Rowlett, our expert team of mechanics can treat and clean your fuel delivery system, ensuring you get the most out of your fleet.

Unless you are confident in your abilities as an automotive mechanic, there is really only one rule when purchasing a flood-damaged vehicle: don’t do it. Unfortunately, sometimes sellers aren’t particularly straight-forward with their used cars. Many will try to hide the fact that it’s been damaged by floodwaters at all or try to convince potential buyers that the car is in fact fine. “It has gone months with no issues” or “technically it is flood-damaged but” are two red flags, and while it isn’t impossible for a flood car to be fine, it’s altogether a good idea to stay away.

At Creekside Automotive in Rowlett, TX, we work hard to be the maintenance and repair shop your fleet needs.

Tires may be the only part of a vehicle that physically meets the road, but your shock absorbers are next in line. Working with the suspension springs, they absorb shocks from bumps and cracks in the road, while simultaneously controlling bounce and body roll.

What does “remanufactured” mean, and is it something you want? At Creekside Automotive in Rowlett, TX, we strive for great service and a job well done. Part of that is equipping you with the knowledge you need to understand what’s going on when a repair is necessary on your car, truck or SUV. “Remanufactured” is a word that you’ll encounter in the automotive world. Many people perceive that to mean “used”, but that isn’t the case - here’s what you need to know.