Automotive Industry News & Information - Nott's Automotive

Sometimes your car, truck, or SUV stops performing quite like it used to. At Nott's Automotive in Sarasota, we can fix that. A simple but common issue on vehicles equipped with a manual transmission is shifter bushing issues. Your shifter has a bushing on the end of it, where it connects to the actual transmission. Its purpose is to provide tight, smooth shifting.

While fuel pump issues are common, they often get misdiagnosed. What is your fuel pump, how do you know if yours is bad, and what should you do about it? At Nott's Automotive in Sarasota, FL, we are going to make sure that you are an informed driver so you know what to look for and what you should do about it.

While keeping your car, truck, or SUV looking nice is important, there are other reasons to keep the exterior of your vehicle in good shape. From Nott's Automotive in Sarasota, FL, here are some tips for keeping your car looking good, and how that keeps it reliably on the road.

If you’ve ever been behind the wheel of a commercial truck, you already know that driving in reverse isn’t easy. At Nott's Automotive in Sarasota, most of the damage we see is a result of an accident which occurred in reverse.

When it comes to driving with your family on board, the only thing that matters is safety. Generally, this comes down to basic safety practices, making sure you are aware of them, and practicing them every time. When it comes to vehicle safety, small steps go a long way. Here are some things to keep in mind, from Nott's Automotive in Sarasota, FL.

At Nott's Automotive in Sarasota, we know how much efficiency matters. When it comes to your truck, it’s equally important. Obviously, a huge chunk of your operating cost is fuel consumption, which is largely dependent on the truck's design. Fortunately, there are ways to greatly increase the efficiency of your truck, regardless of shape or size.

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We’ve all been here: You start up your vehicle in the morning and begin to back out of the driveway. Before your hand reaches the volume dial on the stereo to crank up your favorite morning radio duo, you hear a noise coming from your car. A vehicle shouldn’t make that noise, yet yours is. And it sounds bad. But is it?

Are you having trouble rolling one or more of your windows down? Worse yet, are you having trouble rolling them up? Either way, at Nott's Automotive in Sarasota, we have the answers you’re looking for.