Automotive News & Information - Lake Ridge Automotive

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At Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge, VA, we understand the importance of doing things right. That’s why we are in the business of hiring ASE certified technicians. After all, your car, truck or SUV is only as good as the quality of service it receives.

Good steering is an underrated and often neglected aspect of commercial truck driving. At Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge, we believe in making sure you have the best truck possible, whether you’re hauling something across town or across the country.

Your turbocharger will work in essentially the same way, whether you drive a Powerstroke, Cummins, or Duramax diesel pickup. While there are differences in designs and applications, turbos haven’t changed all that much over the past century. Now that you know what one is made of, we’ll look at how it works.

At Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge, we understand that your exhaust system is an essential aspect of your vehicle’s ride quality and performance. Our technicians are professionals in exhaust system replacement and repair, ensuring your car, truck, or SUV sounds great and keeps running smoothly.

If your transmission is slipping, what are your options? As you’ve seen, a variety of issues can cause a transmission to slip. Likewise, repairs differ widely depending on the issue. Here are some steps you should take to make sure your repair is as simple and cost-effective as possible.

There comes a time in the life of every fleet vehicle or commercial truck when you have to decide - is it time to retire that truck or van, or should you put the money into fixing it? At Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge, VA, we’re here to help.

At Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge, VA, we have seen our fair share of preventable engine failures. Frequently, engine disaster could have been avoided if the driver had known beforehand what the warning lights or gauges on the dashboard indicated. While some dash lights are fairly benign, others indicate imminent trouble. This guide from Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge, VA will prepare you for the next time your vehicle shows you a warning you shouldn’t ignore.

Whether you drive a Porsche, Audi, BMW, Subaru, Land Rover, or other performance and luxury vehicles, your ball joints are an essential part of your car or SUVs performance and safety. From us at Lake Ridge Automotive, here’s what to watch out for, to make sure your ball joints are in shape and ready to go.