Automotive Industry News & Information - Lake Ridge Automotive

At Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge, VA, we’ve seen and diagnosed every warning light in the book. Many people ignore their check engine light, and while it isn’t advised, often get away with it. Transmission warning lights are different, however. Here's what it means and what you should do when it comes on.

At Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge, VA, we know how easy it is to overlook vehicle maintenance when everything is working as it should - we also know firsthand the toll neglected maintenance takes on a vehicle. Here’s an easy thing you can do yourself, that might save you an engine, transmission, or avoid numerous other problems.

If you own or operate a fleet or commercial truck, you’re no stranger to breakdowns or have heard the horror stories breakdowns can endure. So why do they happen, and what can you do about it? Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge, VA wants to get you informed. Reducing the chance of a break down can help protect your driver, reduce larger repair fees down the road, and keeps your business running smoothly without having a fleet truck down.

If you own or operate a fleet or commercial truck, you know how quickly miles rack up and oil changes are needed. At Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge, VA, our main goal is to keep your trucks on the road - a huge part of that is changing your oil on time.

Is your car, truck, or SUV experiencing transmission failure? At Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge, VA, we’re here to help. You have a variety of options as to how to handle your failed transmission and knowing your options will help you to make an informed decision.

If you drive a car, truck, or SUV that runs on gasoline, there's a good chance you’ve run it low on fuel a few times (or more than a few times,) and maybe even run out of gas completely a time or two. At Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge, VA, we like to provide information applicable to you. Running a vehicle low on fuel is something we’re all guilty of, and most of us don’t think twice about it. But, can it be bad for your car?

At Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge, VA, we understand that the care for your vehicle is in the details. Transmission work, more so than any other type of maintenance or repair, requires a keen eye and specific know-how.

At some point or another, it’ll happen to you. You leave your headlights on, your battery finally fails, or for some other reason, you don’t have enough juice to start your car. Don’t call a tow truck just yet, though...Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge has the info you need to properly jump start your car.