Automotive Industry News & Information - Lake Ridge Automotive

If you're prepping to go on a road trip, you need to be sure that your vehicle is ready for the journey. An unmaintained vehicle could be the difference between a good trip and a trip that goes south really quickly. Here at Lake Ridge Automotive, we want to remind you of some things to do so you and your vehicle are ready for the road.

Once you have a set of new tires installed on your commercial truck or fleet vehicle, you’ll want to get the most out of them. By maintaining them correctly and inspecting them regularly, you’ll keep them on the road for many miles to come. At Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge, VA we want you to be able to drive on your tires for miles, so let us help you do just that!

Your car’s belts and hoses are essential to the cooling, air conditioning, and charging systems, and the engine. Here at Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge, our team takes them seriously as we understand that ignoring the routine replacement intervals will result in a costly breakdown that could leave you stranded. There are so many components tied together with your belts & hoses that it isn't just a simple belt or hose requiring repairs when you allow things to progress to the stage where your car or truck has a breakdown due to a faulty belt or hose.

Awareness and safety are at the top of our list of concerns here at Lake Ridge Automotive, even more so with all the recall scare that happens in the news. We think a well-maintained car is a safe car that can also save you money in the long run. Here are our top ten tips for keeping your family safe, saving you money, and keeping your car running smoothly.

While your transmission can certainly fail silently, there are certain sounds which indicate you have an issue. The sooner you catch a transmission problem the better, so Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge, VA wants you to know what to listen for.

If you drive a vehicle with a manual transmission, you know that clutch replacement can be an expensive and time-consuming job. Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge has some tips to keep your clutch replacements as infrequent as possible.

If you’re reading this, you probably not excited to be here; the time has come for a new transmission. Fortunately, we at Lake Ridge Automotive are here to offer you solutions, and let you know that it’s not all bad. Replacing a tired and worn transmission will truly bring your car back to life, and you’ll probably be glad you did it.

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?