Automotive News & Information - Bowles Automotive

You may have heard the term CV axle before in reference to your car but aren’t entirely sure what it means. Here’s your answer, from Bowles Automotive in Mooresville, NC, as well as a guide to determining if yours need replacement.

At Bowles Automotive in Mooresville, NC, we recommend always making it a priority to change your oil on time. Here’s a look into why it’s so important, and what happens if you don’t keep up with oil changes.

At Bowles Automotive in Mooresville, NC, we understand how frustrating it is when your vehicle makes mysterious noises that it shouldn’t be making. Here’s a rundown on suspension bushings, to help you figure out what that sound is you keep hearing.

Vehicle maintenance can be expensive. However, when it comes to owning a car, truck, or SUV, the only thing more expensive than maintaining one is doing no maintenance at all. Here’s why, from Bowles Automotive in Mooresville, NC.

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At Bowles Automotive in Mooresville, NC, we specialize in engine maintenance, service, customization, and repair. All of our technicians are equipped with the best equipment and training in the industry to ensure they know exactly what your specific engine needs are, no matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive.

Sometimes a bad wheel bearing is obvious, sometimes it’s difficult to diagnose. From Bowles Automotive in Mooresville, NC, here are some symptoms to watch out for, and what to do about a bad wheel bearing.

Routine maintenance can lead us to discover all kinds of things you would think are obvious but as drivers with a routine, we simply get in and drive. We may think that if the lights come on and the car starts there are no issues, but at Bowles Automotive in Mooresville we know what to look for and when to ask questions.

If you’ve owned a vehicle long, particularly one with a few miles on it, you have probably encountered a peculiar smell that grabbed your attention. Scents that you encounter while driving (emanating from your vehicle, not the horse farm down the road) are indicators of your vehicle's health and often the first warning that something may be wrong. Bowles Automotive in Mooresville has assembled this list to prepare for you for the next time you smell something odd, so you’ll know what’s going on next time you notice a funny smell.