Automotive Industry News & Information - Oliver Automotive

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If you drive a luxury or performance vehicle, you’re an owner of a reliable machine. Still, occasionally problems do arise. On vehicles like these, with so many electronics, a dead battery is a common issue. At Oliver Automotive we want to keep our customers informed, here’s how to jump-start your vehicle safely.

What condition are your tires in? At Oliver Automotive in Novato, CA, 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.

Manual transmissions are generally more reliable than automatic transmissions. They don’t have as many parts, aren’t as complex, and can take a lot more abuse. However, if an issue is allowed to persist, more and more damage to surrounding components on your manual transmission will occur. Oliver Automotive in Novato, CA can help you take care of your car as soon as you notice a problem.

If you drive a performance or luxury vehicle, you know that your precision engineered equipment demands precision tuning. At Oliver Automotive in Novato, CA, we specialize in high-end imports and performance vehicles and keeping them up to par.

Turbochargers are intricate and precise components, but not all that complicated or difficult to understand. By knowing the parts of your car’s turbocharger and its functions, you’ll have a much better idea of how one works. Oliver Automotive in Novato, CA has exactly what you’re looking for.

There are multiple types of tires on the market for almost every car, truck, or SUV. The type of tire you want depends on a variety of factors, from climate to how you drive. Here’s a short rundown of common street tires that’ll suit your needs.

Failed engine mounts are an irritating issue to live with causing your car or truck to vibrate and you don't know why. At Oliver Automotive in Novato, CA, we can help, no matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive and it is an easy issue to detect on a test drive.

There are a few indicators your engine mounts need to be replaced. For one, you can do a visual inspection, if they’re accessible enough - if they looked cracked, smashed, or dry-rotted, it’s probably time for new ones. If the engine visibly shakes while it’s running, engine mounts are also likely the culprit. However, if you are like most drivers you simply get in and drive on down the road until something is different or a light comes on! Then you call our shop for help!

If you drive a Jaguar, BMW, Land Rover, Porsche, Subaru, or other luxury or performance vehicle, the last thing you want to do is start your engine to be met with the sound of a screeching drive belt. Fortunately, we at Oliver Automotive in Novato, CA have you covered.