Automotive Industry News & Information - Nott's Automotive

Mechanic working on the brakes of a truck

Brake pads are important - you don’t need them to go, but you do need them to stop. At Nott's Automotive in Sarasota, FL, we like to keep your vehicle stopping exactly as it should - it’s less dangerous, and it keeps insurance premiums low. So, how do you know if your brake pads are going bad? How do they work? What even are they? We’ve got the answers!

When something goes wrong on your vehicle, it can be tempting to take the cheapest route. With eBay, Amazon, and the countless other sources for car and truck parts on the market today, many people decide to go that route to save some money. Here are some points to consider when buying quality automotive parts, from Nott's Automotive in Sarasota, FL.

Routine maintenance can lead us to discover all kinds of things you would think are obvious but as drivers with a routine, we simply get in and drive. We may think that if the lights come on and the car starts there are no issues, but at Nott's Automotive in Sarasota we know what to look for and when to ask questions.

hand on the manual gearbox of a stick shift

Manual transmissions aren’t necessarily simple, but they’re much easier to understand in concept than their automatic counterparts. You’re probably aware there are gears in manual transmissions - but there’s a little more to it than that. Here are some of the major components you’ll find in a manual transmission.

Are you considering upgrading to a better transmission on your classic? Nott's Automotive in Sarasota, FL can help.

If you drive something old, there’s a good chance it has fewer gears than you’d like. With all the 6 and 8 speed transmissions on the road today, it’s hard to imagine that just a few decades ago we were getting by with just 2 or 3 gears. These days, there are some simple swap options - here are some things for you to consider.

No matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive, maintenance is the key to giving your engine a long life. At Nott's Automotive in Sarasota, FL, we focus on keeping your engine running strong.

At Nott's Automotive in Sarasota, FL, we see our fair share of damage that could’ve been prevented. Leaking injectors are one of the main ways a diesel engine can meet its demise - but the good news is, engine failure can be avoided, as long as the problem is taken care of.

Terrance Haley

Customer Review

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I would like to thank Trey and his employees for the super treatment that I received at Notts automotive. Being from out of town it is such a relief to have these reliable people take care of our needs in a timely manner. As long as I keep coming back to Sarasota, Notts will be my first call for automotive repair.