Automotive News & Information - Martin's Garage

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Protect Your Car from Interior Leaks and Drips

Leaks and drips that get the interior of your vehicle wet are definitely an inconvenience. Sitting water promotes rust, bad smells, and can ruin your carpet. Furthermore, the water often seems to come from seemingly nowhere, adding to the frustration. From Martin's Garage in Shippensburg, PA, here are some of the leading causes of water on your floor, and what you can do about it.

New Chevrolet Engine Option from JASPER

GM Gen IV 5.3L Class-1 DOD/AFM Delete Engine

If you own a 2007-2009 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, Silverado, GMC Sierra, or Yukon then JASPER’s latest offering of a Remanufactured GM Gen IV 5.3L Class-1 DOD/AFM Delete Engine is for you. At Martin's Garage in Shippensburg we strive to provide our customers with only the best products and that’s why we are proud to provide quality products from Jasper Engines and Transmission.

How Do You Maintain Your Engine?

No matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive, maintenance is the key to giving your engine a long life. At Martin's Garage in Shippensburg, PA, we focus on keeping your engine running strong.

Terrible Gas Mileage is a Thing of the Past

inside view of gas tank of car with gas getting put in

With a few exceptions, today’s vehicles get much better gas mileage than they did even a couple of decades ago, despite getting constantly heavier and more powerful. How do they do it? Here are the points, from Martin's Garage in Shippensburg, PA.

Save Money and Know the Signs of Engine Failure

Car Dashboard with 0 RPMs and the oil light on

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.

Battery Dead? Here Is How You Jump Start Your Vehicle!

At some point or another, we’ve pretty much all dealt with a dead car battery. There’s a good chance you already know how to jump-start your car - if not, don’t worry! Here’s everything you need to know, from Martin's Garage in Shippensburg, PA.

Your engine has trouble starting - is the starter bad?

When a vehicle has trouble starting, many people initially blame the starter. What is the starter, and how do you know if yours has called it quits? At Martin's Garage in Shippensburg, PA, we want to keep you informed and telling you what to look for will prevent further damage when issues arise. The starter is essentially just an electric motor; a gear at the end of that electric motor engages the flywheel, which turns the engine over, allowing it to start. How do you know if yours is failing?