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

If you drive a car, truck, or SUV that runs on gasoline, there's a good chance you’ve run it low on fuel a few times (or more than a few times,) and maybe even run out of gas completely a time or two. At Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, ID, we like to provide information applicable to you. Running a vehicle low on fuel is something we’re all guilty of, and most of us don’t think twice about it. But, can it be bad for your car?

As your vehicle ages, it not only gains sentimental value but a number of maintenance measures arise as well. Vehicles from previous decades have the potential to keep their value and functionality for many years. But how can you make that possible? Here are some tips from Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust to keep your older vehicle running and on the road for a long time!

Though transmissions are generally reliable, there are a great number of issues that can develop with one. From Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, ID, here’s a general overview of the types of problems your transmission may develop, all of which we service and repair.

At Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, our expert mechanics are here to work for you. On large commercial trucks, there’s one component that works harder than almost all the rest; your brakes. Our technicians have the knowledge and ability necessary to have your truck stopping like the day it rolled off the lot, no matter what the problem is.

One of the most annoying sounds known to man is a loud squeal every time you start your car, truck, or SUV. What causes this, and what can you do to fix it? Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, ID has the answer.

An article about routine maintenance probably doesn’t sound like the most riveting read, but at Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, ID, proper maintenance is something we believe in wholeheartedly. Routine maintenance is the key to making a vehicle last for decades; if done correctly, your vehicle will stay reliable and enjoyable to drive, and you will save time and money in the process.

If you own or operate any type of vehicle, you understand the importance of resale value. Some owners keep the same vehicle until it’s time for the scrap yard, but by and large it makes more sense to sell a vehicle and replace it at a certain point. From Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, ID, here’s how to make sure you get the most cash possible when it’s time for your vehicles to hit the auction block or when you're ready to sell it to its next owner.

At Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, ID, we know that the key to keeping a transmission reliable and in shape is taking care to prevent an issue in the first place. Here, well explore a condition which has a lot of potential to cause your transmission harm: overheating.