Automotive Industry News & Information - Nott's Automotive

Whether you drive a Chevy, Dodge, or Ford diesel truck, there are a variety of options out there for a replacement engine. Depending on your truck's worth, it may depend on the type of engine and the amount of money you want to put into it. You can purchase a used, rebuilt, remanufactured, or even new diesel engine to replace your old. At Nott's Automotive in Sarasota, FL, we’re here to help you choose the right one.

So, you’ve determined your transmission is bad. What next? Nott's Automotive in Sarasota, FL is here to help.

There are a few things to consider when your transmission goes out. You might feel inclined to just get a new car...but should you? Here are some factors to think about.

What condition are your tires in? At Nott's Automotive in Sarasota, FL, we want to make sure you can tell. A simple visual inspection is all you need - it’s easy if you know what to look for.

Sometimes a bad wheel bearing is obvious, sometimes it’s difficult to diagnose. From Nott's Automotive in Sarasota, FL, here are some symptoms to watch out for, and what to do about a bad wheel bearing.

You have determined your Cummins, Duramax, or Powerstroke engine needs to be replaced. You might be on the fence about whether you should replace the engine in your diesel, or just get a new truck. At Nott's Automotive in Sarasota, FL, we’re here to help.

Exhaust issues are extremely common, no matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive. At Nott's Automotive in Sarasota, FL, we can get your exhaust back in shape in no time.

Exhaust issues tend to be neglected, and we get that; there are just other parts of your vehicle that you'd rather focus on. Besides a clogged catalytic converter, there isn’t much risk of damage from a bad exhaust system - it negatively affects your gas mileage, and the sound is annoying, but other than that, it’s an issue many people learn to live with.

Your alternator is a central component on any engine. The alternator is responsible for powering anything electronic on your vehicle, including the coils that fire your spark plugs (unless it’s a diesel). At Nott's Automotive in Sarasota, FL, we know a bad alternator when we see one - here’s how you can spot one too.

Is your engine on the way out? If it’s already kicked the bucket, then case closed - however, there are a number of other indicators that your engine is about to go, even if it’s still running at the moment. From Nott's Automotive in Sarasota, FL, here are some signs of trouble that predict an imminent engine failure is in the cards for your car, truck, or SUV.