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Fleet vehicles see a lot of wear and tear and need to be well taken care of if you expect them to last. For the best care, you need to choose technicians that are quick, efficient, know how to read the diagnostics and treat the issues. Our team at Craig's Automotive Muffler & Performance in Twin Falls, ID has the experience and training necessary to diagnose and repair any issues that your fleet might be facing.

Unless you are confident in your abilities as an automotive mechanic, there is really only one rule when purchasing a flood-damaged vehicle: don’t do it. Unfortunately, sometimes sellers aren’t particularly straight-forward with their used cars. Many will try to hide the fact that it’s been damaged by floodwaters at all or try to convince potential buyers that the car is in fact fine. “It has gone months with no issues” or “technically it is flood-damaged but” are two red flags, and while it isn’t impossible for a flood car to be fine, it’s altogether a good idea to stay away.

There comes a time in the life of every fleet vehicle or commercial truck when you have to decide - is it time to retire that truck or van, or should you put the money into fixing it? At Craig's Automotive Muffler & Performance in Twin Falls, ID, we’re here to help.

Your fuel system is comprised of a variety of parts, each tasked with keeping your engine running strong - Chevy, Ford, and Ram all have small differences, and diesel systems have changed over the years with innovation in the field; however, the fundamentals haven’t changed. At Craig's Automotive Muffler & Performance, our technicians are familiar with the differences between models and generations, but for the intents and purposes here they aren’t necessary to know. Here’s an overview of the major components you’ll find in most diesel fuel systems.

Coolant leaks can be a pain - they’re elusive and have a lot of damage potential. Fortunately, at Craig's Automotive Muffler & Performance in Twin Falls, ID, our technicians know exactly how to diagnose and repair a coolant leak, no matter where it is. Knowing more about where these coolant leaks appear and why they're a problem will help you to recognize a problem and get it repaired before it does further damage.

Auxiliary transmission coolers are one of many ways the aftermarket can improve the quality and durability of your vehicle. From Craig's Automotive Muffler & Performance in Twin Falls, ID, here’s some information concerning auxiliary coolers, why you might need one, and what it can do for you.