Automotive Industry News & Information - Pitts Automotive, Inc

In the 1600s the Pilgrims celebrated their first successful harvest in Plymouth, also known as the first Thanksgiving. To this day, on the fourth Thursday in November Americans can be found gathered around a table with turkey and loved ones still celebrating this holiday. The Thanksgiving season is often a time when people show gratitude for the family, friends, and many other things in their lives. We know this season is often busy but we want to take the time to remind our customers to bring their vehicles by the shop so we can get them ready to go for all the upcoming holiday travel. At Pitts Automotive, Inc in Tuscaloosa, AL we are grateful for our loyal customers and hard-working employees. We are proud to serve the Tuscaloosa, AL area, but we couldn’t do it without you guys! We hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving, we look forward to serving you again soon at Pitts Automotive, Inc.

If your transmission isn’t shifting correctly, you’ll want to be careful about how you choose to proceed. The best thing to do is turn the vehicle off and have a professional take a look at it, but if that isn’t an option, there are some steps you can take to ensure nothing gets damaged. At Pitts Automotive, Inc in Tuscaloosa, AL we can take a look at your issues and also give you some tips on what to do when that option isn't available yet.

At Pitts Automotive, Inc in Tuscaloosa, we understand how vital solid battery power is to a truck driver. A dead or weak battery isn’t a big deal in a passenger vehicle; in a commercial truck, missed deadlines, incomplete jobs, insufficient equipment, and inconvenient situations are all consequences of a less than adequate battery.

When you see tires advertised, you’ll often see the word “radial” attached to it. What does this mean, and where did radial tires originate? Pitts Automotive, Inc in Tuscaloosa, AL is here, with answers to questions you weren’t even asking.

emissions testing being done on a vehicle

On modern vehicles, the PCV system (Positive Crankcase Ventilation System) is essential to ensuring your car or truck is ready to go when you are and remains a long-lasting, reliable vehicle. It’s much more than just emissions control - your PCV system serves multiple purposes and is quite interesting! How does it work, and what are those purposes? Here at Pitts Automotive, Inc in Tuscaloosa, AL, we have those answers for you!

If your transmission is slipping, what are your options? As you’ve seen, a variety of issues can cause a transmission to slip. Likewise, repairs differ widely depending on the issue. Our highly trained technicians at Pitts Automotive, Inc in Tuscaloosa, AL can recommend your best options. Here are some steps you should take to make sure your repair is as simple and cost effective as possible.

At Pitts Automotive, Inc in Tuscaloosa, we know how annoying a dead battery can be. Here’s some information on the subject, that will hopefully help you understand your battery issues a little better.

busy street with brake lights on on cars

If your brake lights are giving you trouble, it’s something you want to get fixed. It’s a safety hazard, and you might also get a ticket out of it. Why aren’t they working, and what can you do about it? Pitts Automotive, Inc in Tuscaloosa, AL has the answers.