Automotive Industry News & Information - Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust

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 Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, ID.

Foggy headlights are a problem that has arisen in the past couple of decades, as we have moved away from glass sealed beam bulbs and into an era of plastic lenses with bulbs inside. While modern headlights are superior to the sealed beam headlights of years ago, they do tend to fog up after years of use. It’s a good trade for far better illumination and easier replacement, but an issue nonetheless. Hours and hours of heat, sunlight, and age eventually cause them to cloud up, which can reduce visibility at night in addition to worsening the appearance of your car, truck, or SUV. From Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, ID, here are some tips on taking care of your foggy or cloudy headlight issue.

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

No matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive, old or new, it probably has doors. Those doors are heavy, and they see a lot of use. Naturally, from time to time, parts wear out. If your door doesn’t function as well as it should, here’s why, courtesy of Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl.

At Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, ID, we know buying a used car, truck, or SUV can be a gamble. While there are no guarantees, there are key points of inspection that tell us a lot about the condition of a vehicle and how it has been maintained. There are some important points of the inspection we verify when checking out a used vehicle.

In the market for a new car, truck, or SUV? Used cars aren’t always what they seem; here’s some advice from Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl to make sure you get the used car of your dreams.

If there’s one thing we know at Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, ID, 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.

Brakes are one of the most important components of your vehicle. You need the confidence of knowing that when you press your foot to the brake, your vehicle is going to stop. That's why it's important to keep these tips in mind to help keep your brakes functioning properly. Schedule an appointment with us at Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust for a brake service checkup today!