Automotive Industry News & Information - Bowles Automotive

“Valve body” is one of those nebulous car terms you hear all the time, but nobody seems to really know what it is. At Bowles Automotive in Mooresville, NC, we know exactly what a valve body is, what it does, and are well equipped to address any issues your valve body may be experiencing.

At Bowles Automotive in Mooresville, NC, we aren’t just in the business of fixing or maintaining your transmission. We’re here to help you make customizations and improvements as well.

Automatic transmissions are, to many, a mysterious aspect of automotive mechanics. Torque converters, on the same hand, are a mystery shrouded within a mystery. Here’s a basic rundown of how torque converters work, and how to know if yours is failing, from Bowles Automotive in Mooresville, NC.

At Bowles Automotive in Mooresville, NC, transmission maintenance and repair is our specialty. Here’s some information on your transmission pump - what it does, and how to know if yours needs to be replaced.

If there’s one thing we know at Bowles Automotive in Mooresville, NC, its the importance of a transmission. While engines get a lot of the spotlight in conversations about vehicles, we know that the transmission is the unsung hero of your automobile. We want you to know just how important it is, too.

At Bowles Automotive in Mooresville, NC, we know that hearing you need a new transmission is a dreaded affair. Here’s some advice from the transmission experts on how to prevent that day from coming.

If your vehicle breaks down and you have to be towed make sure you are aware of proper steps to protect your vehicle's transmission. The vehicle’s configuration determines how it should be properly towed to avoid transmission damage. Specifically, it matters if your vehicle is front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive and whether it’s an automatic or a manual. From the professionals at Bowles Automotive in Mooresville, NC, here’s how to tow your vehicle:

People idle their vehicles for a variety of reasons - to warm it up on cool days and to keep it cool on warm days. But what does idling mean for your transmission? Bowles Automotive in Mooresville, NC has the answers.