Automotive News & Information - John's Garage, Inc

Your alternator is a central component on any engine. The alternator is responsible for powering anything electronic on your vehicle, including the coils that fire your spark plugs (unless it’s a diesel). At John's Garage in Burnsville, MS, we know a bad alternator when we see one - here’s how you can spot one too.

When you think about diesel engines, you probably think about large trucks and machinery, and maybe a few oddball cars over the years. But how long has diesel really been around, and why is it used the way it is today? John's Garage in Burnsville, MS has the answers you need to become more in-tune with your diesel truck and engine.

What condition are your tires in? At John's Garage in Burnsville, MS, we want to make sure you can tell. A simple visual inspection is all you need - it’s easy if you know what to look for.

My air had went out, so I called John’s Garage. He looked at it, told me what it was, and it was fixed in less than 2 days. Thanks so much!! Highly recommend him! - Sabrina M. (recommended on Facebook)

If you drive a lightweight car, truck, or SUV, the torque converter you have installed is probably just fine. For those of you with more heavy duty applications, like high horsepower setups or towing rigs, the stock converter may not be enough. At John's Garage in Burnsville, MS, we can help with that.

When your light comes on, it is ALWAYS important to look at the issue to see if it is a problem. Especially if it is a light we all understand. Tire pressure is one we all can relate to and an easy one to look at. However, most drivers just assume the air is low in them and ignore it which is not a good idea especially when you are driving a 4x4 diesel truck off-roading and could have picked up anything and/or everything like this truck tire did.

He looked, and immediately headed over to see our technicians here at John's Garage.

Car Dashboard with 0 RPMs and the oil light on

Fleet cars, vans, and trucks see a lot of wear and tear. If your engine has already called it a day, then it’s obviously case closed - you need a new engine or a new vehicle. However, there are many times when an engine is about to go down, and you can get it taken care of before it kicks the bucket for good - saving you time and towing in the process.

Has your brake master cylinder gone bad? How would you know? What even is it? John's Garage in Burnsville, MS has the answers.

Your brake master cylinder is an integral part of your brake system. When one fails, some odd symptoms may arise, and it may be difficult to diagnose. Here’s some information to help you decide if yours has given out on you.