Automotive News & Information - Palm Beach Performance

Are you driving around with a loud scraping sound coming from beneath your vehicle? Chances are, a piece of your splash shielding has come loose under your car. At Palm Beach Performance in West Palm Beach, we can have that annoying sound taken care of in no time.

For obvious reasons, air brakes are an essential part of your rig. They also add a level of complication to the braking system that a conventional vehicle doesn’t have. At Palm Beach Performance in West Palm Beach, our mechanics have the knowledge, equipment, and ability necessary to keep your air brakes in top shape.

Checking the fluid level on your transmission is fairly easy, but a bit more complicated than checking your oil. Firstly, this only applies to automatic transmissions, and secondly, some modern vehicles don’t have dipsticks or dipstick tubes to check and add transmission fluid. With that in mind, here are some tips from Palm Beach Performance in West Palm Beach, FL in regard to checking your transmission fluid.

Do you have a noisy vehicle? If so, you may need a new muffler or exhaust system from our team here at Palm Beach Performance in West Palm Beach. The purpose of your exhaust system is not only to reduce the noise but also to redirect fumes away from your vehicle. Redirecting these fumes protects passengers in the car from toxins created by burning fuel.

Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless chemical that can escape from an unsecured exhaust system, and if inhaled can pose very serious health hazards. If you experience an unusually loud sound coming from your vehicle, it is vital to get your exhaust system checked immediately!

“Tire rotation” is a term you hear frequently in the realm of vehicle maintenance, but what does it actually mean? How often should you have it done? Palm Beach Performance in West Palm Beach has the answers you’re looking for.

Exhaust issues are extremely common, no matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive. At Palm Beach Performance in West Palm Beach, FL, we can get your exhaust back in shape in no time. Exhaust issues tend to be neglected, and we get that; there are just other parts of your vehicle that you'd rather focus on. Besides a clogged catalytic converter, there isn’t much risk of damage from a bad exhaust system - it negatively affects your gas mileage, and the sound is annoying but other than that, it’s an issue many people learn to live with.

While keeping your car, truck, or SUV looking nice is important, there are other reasons to keep the exterior of your vehicle in good shape. From Palm Beach Performance in West Palm Beach, FL, here are some tips for keeping your car looking good, and how that keeps it reliably on the road.

At Palm Beach Performance in West Palm Beach, FL, it’s important to us that your car, truck, or SUV is ready for any condition. Coolant flushes are an important part of getting your vehicle ready for winter - here’s why.