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Truck Repair

  • ASE Certified Technician for Transmission Care

    At Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, ID, we understand that the care for your vehicle is in the details. Transmission work, more so than any other type of maintenance or repair, requires a keen eye and specific know-how.

  • Brakes - how do they work?

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    At Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, we know that in order to keep your car in good shape, it helps to know how it works. Here’s a quick rundown of a system that’s very important, but you take for granted until there’s a problem; your brakes.

  • Do You Drive A Manual? Here Is What You Need To Know About Your Clutch Disc!

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    If you drive a car with a manual transmission, you already know you have a clutch. But what exactly is it, and what does it do? At Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, we believe that knowing a little more about your car better prepares you to keep it maintained. Here’s what you should know about your clutch disc.

  • Do You Need A New Flex Plate?

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    What does a flex plate do, and how do you know if yours is faulty? Your vehicle may be telling you things you may not know. Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl has the answers you need.

  • Don't Neglect Your Truck's Brakes!

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    Obviously, your brakes are essential. However, it’s easy to neglect or ignore brake issues, and even miss them altogether; as long as the truck still stops, many people don’t see the need to have their brakes serviced. From Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, ID, here are some common brake issues, and why you should fix them.

  • Gas Cap Malfunctions? Yes, It's A Thing

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    At Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, we know that some of the most elusive issues with any car, truck, or SUV are often caused by the simplest of malfunctions. While you might consider a gas cap fairly innocuous, it can actually malfunction too, prompting a check engine light on your dashboard.

  • How Often Should You Have Maintenance Performed on Your Truck?

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    At Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, we know there’s a lot of conflict on when you should maintenance certain things on your truck. We also know there are consequences to neglecting maintenance; the difference between a truck that breaks down all the time and a truck that has covered over a million miles virtually trouble free all boils down to maintenance.

  • How To Avoid Transmission Failure

    At Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, ID, 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.

  • How to Care for Your Older Truck

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    As your vehicle ages, it not only gains sentimental value but a number of maintenance measures arise as well. Trucks from previous decades have the potential to keep their value and functionality for many years. Here are some tips from Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust to keep your older truck running for a prolonged time.

  • How To Properly Maintain Your Truck's Engine

    At Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, ID, we understand that maintenance is the difference between a truck that makes it to the million-mile mark and a truck that doesn’t come close. Here are some tips to keep your truck in shape for many miles to come.

  • How To Protect Your Transmission Investment

    At Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, ID, we know your car, truck, or SUV is far more than just a vehicle. It’s a lifeline...getting you to work, your kids to school, carrying groceries, and taking you anywhere you need to go. It’s also a huge investment, and one worth protecting.
  • How To Test Your Shocks

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    Ride quality is an essential part of your driving experience. At Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, we strive to keep your car, truck, or SUV as smooth and comfortable to drive as the day it came off the lot. Your shock absorbers play a huge role in ride quality; here’s what you should know.

  • Is It Time To Replace Your Ball Joints?

    separated ball joint that needs to be replaced

    We know you’re busy. At Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, ID, we also know that while there are certain issues with your car, truck, or SUV you can ignore for a while, some of them shouldn’t wait. While serious issues are often obvious, sometimes they aren’t - ball joints are one such case.

  • Is Your Truck Pulling To The Side? What Does That Mean?

    Does your steering wheel feel like it’s fighting you when trying to drive in a straight line? Does your truck turn too aggressively when you try to go one direction, and poorly when you try to go another? There are a few possibilities as to what it means if your truck resists going in a straight line. Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl has the answers for you.

  • It's Important to have your Clutch Adjusted. Here Is Why!

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    If you drive a standard shift car, truck, or SUV, there’s a good chance reliability was a factor in your decision to get a stick shift. However, from time to time, even a manual transmission needs to be serviced; when it does, Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl has you covered.

  • Keeping Up With Oil Changes

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    Trucks aren’t like cars...your average personal vehicle usually holds about 5 quarts of oil, and you are supposed to change it every 3-5k miles. However, the same logic doesn’t apply to large trucks. At Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, ID, we know how important proper oil changes and diagnostics are to keep your truck on the road, for hundreds of thousands of miles. Here’s what you need to know:

  • Maintaining Ride Quality in Your Truck

    truck driving on road

    Ride quality is an essential part of your driving experience. At Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, ID, we strive to keep your truck as smooth and comfortable to drive as the day it came off the lot. Your shock absorbers play a huge role in ride quality; here’s what you should know.

  • Make Your Vehicle Go The Extra Miles with Proper Maintenance

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    At Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, ID, we know the key to making your vehicle last; good maintenance. An overwhelming percentage of the problems we see, especially the really catastrophic ones, are a result of poor maintenance. While properly maintaining a vehicle can seem like a bit of a hassle, it is absolutely worth the payoff. Good maintenance is the only difference between a car that lasts 80,000 miles and a car that lasts 400,000 miles. Preventative maintenance and repair when a problem occurs are your two concerns, and both will keep your car on the road far longer if observed properly.

  • Ready For A Road Trip - Here Is Our Checklist!

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    Road trips are a lot of fun, and often unpredictable. For all the miles you will be driving we always recommend preparing for any situation. With this checklist from Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, you’ll be prepared for whatever comes your way.

  • Top Rated Repairs for Your Truck

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    At Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust, there’s a reason we’re the top rated truck repair center in Buhl, ID; we do it all. While many shops shy away from the more complicated aspects of truck repair, we have the tools and people to get the job done.

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