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My Engine’s Running Fine; Why Replace the Timing Belt?

By | December 26th, 2016|Auto Repair Articles, Maintenance|

If you happened to find yourself paging through your car’s owners manual — a good idea, by the way — you may have noticed that it recommends replacing your car’s timing belt as a maintenance item. And, if you checked with your local repair shop, you may have discovered that [...]

Why is it so Expensive to Have My Spark Plugs Replaced?

By | December 19th, 2016|Auto Repair Articles, Maintenance|

Since replacing the plugs is no longer an annual service, most vehicle manufacturers stopped making them accessible. Today, replacing the plugs may require removing the intake manifold and a lot of other work to reach them. Back in your parents’ day — or yours if you’re really old — a [...]

Auto Care Tips – Scheduled Maintenance

By | December 12th, 2016|Auto Repair Articles, Cottman Man Educational Video Series, General Repair, Maintenance|

  To learn about more car care tips and scheduled maintenance at your local Cottman auto repair shop, check out them out here!

Auto Care Tips – Tire Maintenance

By | December 12th, 2016|Auto Repair Articles, Cottman Man Educational Video Series, Tire and Suspension|

  To learn about more car care tips and tire performance at your local Cottman auto repair shop, check out more of our company videos.

Auto Care Tips – Tune-Ups

By | December 12th, 2016|Auto Repair Articles, Cottman Man Educational Video Series, General Repair, Maintenance|

If you are looking for some assistance with a tune - up for your car, contact your local Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care center today!

Auto Care Tips – Check Engine Light

By | December 12th, 2016|Auto Repair Articles, Cottman Man Educational Video Series, Engine Performance|

  If your check engine light comes on, head on into your nearest Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care today!

Auto Care Tips – Fuel System Servicing

By | December 12th, 2016|Cottman Man Educational Video Series, General Repair, Maintenance|

  Need Fuel System Servicing? Check out your local Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care!

Auto Care Tips – Electrical System Checks

By | December 12th, 2016|Battery/Electrical, Cottman Man Educational Video Series, General Repair, Maintenance|

  For help with checking your electrical system, contact your local Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care today!

What’s the Difference between a Gear-Type Transmission and a CVT?

By | December 12th, 2016|Automatic Transmission, Transmission Articles|

These days, looking for a car almost requires a degree in advanced automotive technology. Antilock brakes… traction control… Bluetooth… drive-by-wire… and the list goes on and on. One of the more common choices today is transmission type. Not just the choice between manual and automatic; that one’s easy. No, today [...]

Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care Racks Up Additional Awards for Web-based Educational Car Care Video Series

By | December 6th, 2016|Cottman Brand News|

Receives Recognition in Two Categories in the W3 Awards Competition HORSHAM, PA. – Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care puts the pedal to the metal on the aftermarket auto care industry’s information superhighway by bringing home two more awards for its digital efforts. The brand, revered across the nation for [...]