Automotive Industry News & Information - Whitey's Truck Center

Good gas mileage is something we all want. In fact, many drivers purchase certain cars solely for gas mileage, and almost all of us at least take it into consideration when purchasing a vehicle. While it is true that gas mileage is by and large determined simply by the type of car, there are actually a variety of things you can do to increase the gas mileage of any automobile. The tips Whitey's Truck Center in Little Rock want to provide you here are simple and effective steps you can take to increase your gas mileage, often more considerably than you think.

At Whitey's Truck Center, we have earned our reputation as the top diesel repair center in Little Rock, AR. A major aspect of that reputation is our team of expert mechanics, and another is our versatility. Our technicians have the knowledge, equipment, and ability to repair or maintain any type of diesel engine, big or small.

Has the day finally come to replace your engine? If your engine is tired, worn out, and problematic, we can help at Whitey's Truck Center. First, let's take a look at remanufactured engines; what they are, what ‘remanufactured’ means and why they’re a great way to give your car a new life.

At Whitey's Truck Center in Little Rock, AR, we understand that there are endless ways a transmission can sound, behave, and feel, depending on what type of vehicle it’s in, what type of transmission it is, and the state of the vehicle’s repair. Sometimes, when people buy a different vehicle, they notice it doesn’t act the same as their last vehicle, which leads them to believe there is a problem.

Gauges are your first, and often only, line of defense in catching a major problem before it’s too late. At Whitey's Truck Center in Little Rock, we know that sometimes a faulty gauge is overlooked when the truck is still running fine and there’s a busy day ahead. However, gauges are extremely important, and are typically easy to repair.

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.

Balanced wheels are essential for a multitude of reasons, particularly on commercial trucks. At Whitey's Truck Center in Little Rock, AR, we have the precision equipment necessary to provide you with the best balance possible, keeping your truck smoothly and reliably on the road.

When your commercial or fleet vehicles need maintenance or repair, we know it can be a hassle. We also know that you want it to stay fixed and stay on the road for as long as possible. At Whitey's Truck Center, a huge aspect of our focus on quality is not only centered around the work we do but also the components we install.