Automotive Industry News & Information - GC Automotive & Performance

At GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ, 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.

Have you always wondered what a spark plug does? Our team here at GC Automotive & Performance is here to help you out. It's simple in theory but does quite a lot of work for such a small piece of equipment. Your spark plug forces electricity to arc across a gap like a bolt of lightning at high voltage and fits into your engine's cylinder head, where it “sparks” to ignite the fuel and creates combustion within your engine. Without it, you wouldn't be able to drive your car or truck.

It’s important to keep you Duramax, Cummins, or Power stroke diesel in shape and running strong. Let the technicians at GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ keep your Chevy, Ford, or Ram pickup in great shape and ready for anything.

There can be a lot of uncertainty around remanufactured components. What are they, what does remanufactured mean, and when are they a good choice? Remanufactured components offer a cost-effective way to repower, rather than replace, a fleet vehicle. This article aims to clear up some of the confusion around remanufactured components and offer some insight into why they are the right choice. Here’s what you need to know, from GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ.

Is your diesel used for off-roading or towing? Are you looking for an increase in performance for your Cummins, Powerstroke, or Duramax truck? If so, a billet torque converter may be an option you’d like to consider. Here’s what you need to know about billet torque converters, from GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ.

Fleet operators know that a day’s work can burn through a lot of fuel. When it comes to multiple vehicles, even a slight change in the way vehicles are used can make a huge difference towards saving fuel, and money as a result. Whether you manage diesel trucks, fleet cars, or both, a little bit of effort can sometimes go a long way.GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ has a few tips you can use to keep fuel consumption low, that you may be interested in implementing throughout your fleet.

Obviously, your brakes are pretty important. At GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ, we are here to make sure your car, truck, or SUV stops as it should. Your brake system is made of many components that all have to work correctly for your brakes to operate seamlessly. If one thing needs to be repaired, the whole system is compromised. Brake pads, rotors, hoses, calipers, and metal lines all play a part in stopping your car. Our team is equipped to make sure all of those parts are in working order, so you can be safe on the road ahead.

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 GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ.