Automotive Industry News & Information - GC Automotive & Performance

If you drive a car with a manual transmission, you’ve undoubtedly been told that you’re supposed to downshift to slow down, instead of relying completely on the brakes. But what is the science behind that, and does it matter? GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township explains.

If you drive a performance or luxury vehicle, there are important points to remember in preserving not only your car or SUV, but it's resale value as well. Luxury and performance vehicles depreciate more quickly than other cars. Many who own these cars like to have the newest and the best of the best. In that way, the odds are stacked against you when trying to get a good price for your car. Fortunately, GC Automotive & Performance has some steps you can take to ensure you get the most for your car when it’s time to sell.

If you drive a performance or luxury vehicle, you know that your precision engineered equipment demands precision tuning. At GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ, we specialize in high-end imports and performance vehicles and keep them up to par.

When your car, truck, or SUV is burning oil, it can be frustrating and costly. There are numerous reasons an engine will burn oil - these range from an altogether worn out engine to a simple part replacement. At GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ we want to keep you informed, here's what you need to know about why your engine might be burning oil.

Everyone has different habits when it comes to washing their vehicle. Many people see it as a purely cosmetic thing, so as long as their vehicle is running and driving right they don’t see a point in washing it all that often. In actuality, washing your vehicle is also an important aspect of maintenance and making a vehicle last. GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ has some vehicle washing tips for you, to keep your vehicle in shape for years to come.

A throw out bearing, sometimes called a thrust bearing, is an essential component of your clutch system. If you drive a car, truck, or SUV that’s equipped with a manual transmission, it’s important to know if your throw out bearing needs to be replaced. Here’s some information on the throw out bearing, from GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township.

In today's economic climate, people are working hard to make their dollars go further. Not only are drivers holding onto their vehicles longer, but they're also looking to improve fuel efficiency to get the most gas mileage out of every gallon of gas. You can do both by following a few simple tips from our team here at GC Automotive & Performance!

A huge part of what the hydraulic system in your transmission does is tell the mechanical components what to do and when to do it. Even if you don't understand how that works, our technicians at GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ have trained with the best to make sure they understand all the ins and outs of your system. We want you to understand what we're talking about when we talk to you about your vehicle so we'll break down some aspects of your hydraulic system.