Automotive Industry News & Information - B&D Automotive

At B&D Automotive in Robertsdale, we are fully dedicated to providing excellent customer service. Our technicians work hard to ensure timely, friendly, and efficient maintenance and repairs that you can rely on.

Glow Plugs are an essential component of your diesel engine. However, a faulty glow plug can go unnoticed or be neglected for quite some time; your truck will still start and run, so it’s an easy issue to overlook. At B&D Automotive in Robertsdale, AL, we want you to know what to look for, and why you should be concerned with a bad glow plug.

Does your fleet have vehicles equipped with four-wheel or all-wheel drive? More and more, companies are moving towards vehicles equipped with one or the other - they’re safer and more useful, particularly in inclement weather or less than ideal conditions. If your fleet is powered by all four wheels, B&D Automotive in Robertsdale, AL has you covered.

Flat tires are a huge inconvenience. The only thing worse than having a flat on your way home from work is having to wait on a tow truck to come to get you. B&D Automotive in Robertsdale, AL wants to give you some tips on how to change your own tire so that you can keep money in your pocket and get your car back on the road.

If you own or operate a fleet or commercial vehicle, you’ve undoubtedly heard the horrible squeal of a belt on its last leg. Luckily, B&D Automotive in Robertsdale, AL has the solution.

The interval for the tire rotation could depend on a recommendation from either the tire manufacturer or the vehicle maker. The interval is typically around 5,000 miles but could range from 3,000 to 8,000 miles. So why do tires need to be rotated and how do you know when the right time is for your vehicle?

Commercial trucks have heavy engines, and they spend a lot of time running, particularly at idle. As a result, the mounts that secure the engine to chassis of the truck have a tendency to wear out, causing all sorts of shaking and vibration that the driver will feel in the cab of the truck. At B&D Automotive in Robertsdale, we can take care of that for you.

Do you have a performance car, truck, or SUV that you’re looking to upgrade? A stall converter might be your next step; from B&D Automotive in Robertsdale, AL, here’s what you need to know.