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

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Good steering is an underrated, and often neglected aspect of driving. At Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, ID, we believe in making sure you have the best vehicle possible, whether you’re driving across town or traveling long distance.

Manual transmissions are durable, reliable pieces of equipment. Still, sometimes problems arise. Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl has the answer to a question that plagues many manual transmissions; why does my transmission pop out of gear?

Fleet cars, vans, and trucks see a lot of wear and tear. If your engine has already called it a day, then it’s obviously case closed - you need a new engine or a new vehicle. However, there are many times when an engine is about to go down, and you can get it taken care of before it kicks the bucket for good - saving you time and towing in the process.

Are you leaking oil? Our technicians atCowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, ID can help. Oil leaks not only mess up your driveway but also make a mess under the hood and cost big when it comes to related repairs and maintenance. They can also cause serious inconvenient issues and are when best-taken care of immediately.

Judging by the number of near-rear-endings we witness on our morning commutes, the typical attitude toward brake maintenance appears to be, “Brakes: Don’t let them stop you!” This puzzles us because monitoring your braking system’s health is one of the most straightforward aspects of car ownership. You do have to know what to look for, though, or rather, what to listen and feel for. So let us, uh, break it down for you. Here are the top three signs that your brakes need fixing.

Small transmission problems can become big ones if not tended to in a timely manner. Your car, truck, or SUV has been shifting weird for a while now - does that mean it’s too late to do anything about it? Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, ID has the answer.

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.

Does your car, truck, or SUV shift at the wrong moment? Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl has the solution. Shift point issues can manifest themselves in two ways; either your car will rapidly shift through several or all the gears at low speed, low rpm, getting to the highest gear before you’ve gained enough momentum, or shifts will be delayed, the transmission refusing to shift until far into the RPM range.