Automotive Industry News & Information - Creekside Automotive

At Creekside Automotive in Rowlett, we know you’re busy. We also know that while there are certain issues with your car, truck, or SUV you can ignore for a while, some of them shouldn’t wait. While serious issues are often obvious, sometimes they aren’t - ball joints are one such case.

Modern fleet vehicles are fitted with an array of airbags, strategically placed all around a vehicle to keep the driver safe in the event of a collision. If you own or operate a fleet or commercial truck, you likely don’t think about your airbags that often, but you definitely want them there when you need them. Here’s a are facts regarding airbags, from Creekside Automotive in Rowlett, TX.

Diesel trucks are known for their incredibly reliable engines. At Creekside Automotive in Rowlett, we know that the key to a reliable engine is good maintenance. In fleet trucks, the difference between a truck that lasts a million miles and a truck that needs new engine hinges on how well it has been maintained.

Creekside Automotive in Rowlett, TX has the answers. Here are some tips that unlock the secret to keeping a smooth-running fleet, from us to you.

JASPER Engines and Transmissions is pleased to announce that the JASPER 4-Speed Transmission is being used by 28 team/driver combinations in the 2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series season.

This is an exciting leap as the same transmission was used by 12 team/driver combinations in the series in 2021. These team/driver combinations accounted for 19 wins, 84 top-five finishes, and 147 top-ten finishes for the 2021 season.

The most important part of your visit to any shop is making sure that your vehicle receives the best repair. While we uphold that standard, the team at Creekside Automotive will also go above and beyond to ensure that you get only the best customer service along with a competent repair.

Good diesel technicians and shops that service diesel engines are hard to come by. At Creekside Automotive in Rowlett, TX, diesels are our specialty. There are many reasons to have diesel truck maintenance performed by diesel specialists - here are just a few.

mechanic placing a car battery into a vehicle

Your car’s radio and headlights, plus a slew of other important functions, are powered by an electrical current generated by your vehicle’s engine. A vital part of generating electricity is having a place to store it while it’s not being used. This is where your car battery comes into play. The battery of your vehicle holds electrical energy while the car is off in order to help the engine turn over and create a spark to start internal combustion. Without a working battery, your car will not be able to start. If you allow our team here at Creekside Automotive to perform proper maintenance, an average car battery can start your car reliably for roughly four years.