Automotive Industry News & Information - Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service

At Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service in Midlotian, cars are our passion, so naturally, we like to keep up with new technology on the market. At the moment, surprisingly the current trend is moving towards a goal you may not expect; self-driving vehicles. You’ve probably heard about self-driving cars a little bit here and there on the news, but it likely still seems somewhere in the realm of science fiction to you. However, the reality is that self-driving cars are on the way and maybe here sooner than you think. Already, almost all major automobile manufacturers are dumping billions of dollars into research and development for self-driving cars, and even companies like Uber are jumping on board.

At Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service in Midlotian, VA, we see our fair share of warning lights and dashboard notifications. If your ABS light is illuminated, here’s what you need to know. First, it should be noted that the ABS light is supposed to illuminate for a few seconds after you turn the key, as part of a system test. If the light stays illuminated or comes on again randomly, there’s an issue somewhere that must be addressed.

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.

Keeping the interior of your car, truck, or SUV clean and in good shape is an important part of making your vehicle last. Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service in Midlotian has some tips on keeping your car clean inside, and why keeping it clean matters.

At Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service in Midlotian, we believe it’s important for you to know how different systems in your car, truck, or SUV operate. Whether you want to know what to watch out for, or you’re just curious about how things work, we’re here to supply the answers.

Checking the fluid level on your transmission is fairly easy, but a bit more complicated than checking your oil. Firstly, this only applies to automatic transmissions, and secondly, some modern vehicles don’t have dipsticks or dipstick tubes to check and add transmission fluid. With that in mind, here are some tips from Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service in Midlotian, VA in regard to checking your transmission fluid.

With fleet trucks and large diesels, one issue plagues them more than any other; neglected maintenance or repair. At Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service in Midlotian, VA, we can take care of your entire fleet, no matter how big or small, making sure it stays on the road for years to come.

Tires are often neglected, but easy to maintain. As long as they work, most people don’t really think about them. However, if you take care to properly maintain your vehicle and your tires, they will last much, much longer. At Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service in Midlotian, we see all too often the results of poor tire maintenance, and the result is expensive new tires. Here’s what you can do to make sure you don’t become part of that statistic.