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Who created the world’s first car is actually a matter of debate; since the invention of the engine, people had been installing them on horse carriages to make them self-propelled. Even when automobiles specifically designed for engines came around, they were hardly recognizable as a car by today’s standards. However, the first patented automobile, a vehicle specifically designed to be propelled by an engine, was built by Karl Benz and completed in 1885.

For obvious reasons, air brakes are an essential part of your rig. They also add a level of complication to the braking system that a conventional vehicle doesn’t have. At Craig's Automotive Muffler & Performance in Twin Falls, our mechanics have the knowledge, equipment, and ability necessary to keep your air brakes in top shape.

At Craig's Automotive Muffler & Performance in Twin Falls, we know that in order to keep your car in good shape, it helps to know how it works. Here’s a quick rundown of a system that’s very important, but you take for granted until there’s a problem; your brakes. While there is a multitude of configurations and levels of complexity in automotive brake systems, they all essentially work the same way. Disregarding anti-lock brake systems and the like, this is how braking works in its simplest form.

At Craig's Automotive Muffler & Performance in Twin Falls, we understand how important safety is in the world of truck driving. The stakes are higher in a big truck; potential for damage is obviously far greater, to you, your cargo, and other people on the road. Here are some easy tips that go a long way.

Transmission work is a world of precision and attention to detail. Transmission specialists, like the technicians at Craig's Automotive Muffler & Performance in Twin Falls, ID, chose to specialize in transmission work partly because they have a knack for both. It’s just one of the things that make us the best in the business.

Your drive belts run everything - your AC, power steering, alternator, and water pump are all dependent on the belts that turn them. At Craig's Automotive Muffler & Performance in Twin Falls, our goal is to keep your truck maintained, so you’re never stuck out on the road. Drive belts are a critical part of that goal.