If you're prepping to go on a road trip, you need to be sure that your vehicle is ready for the journey. An unmaintained vehicle could be the difference between a good trip and a trip that goes south really quickly. Here at Dale's Auto Repair, we want to remind you of some things to do so you and your vehicle are ready for the road. 

Your car’s belts and hoses are essential to the cooling, air conditioning, and charging systems, and the engine. Here at Dale's Auto Repair in Baton Rouge, our team takes them seriously as we understand that ignoring the routine replacement intervals will result in a costly breakdown that could leave you stranded. There are so many components tied together with your belts & hoses that it isn't just a simple belt or hose requiring repairs when you allow things to progress to the stage where your car or truck has a breakdown due to a faulty belt or hose.

We’ve all been there: You start your car in the morning and begin to back out of the driveway. You hear an unusual noise coming from your car, and it sounds bad. How do you know if it's something you should bring in to us here at Dale's Auto Repair to get looked at? 

If you drive a vehicle with a manual transmission, you know that clutch replacement can be an expensive and time-consuming job. Dale's Auto Repair in Baton Rouge has some tips to keep your clutch replacements as infrequent as possible.

It can be very alarming to hear unusual sounds coming from your vehicle. If you are hearing any humming, whining, or even clunking noises emitting from under your vehicle, it is most likely a transmission issue. Luckily, these noises can help you pinpoint what issue you may be having with your transmission. Some of these issues are minor and can be easily taken care of, but some of them are much more major and may require special attention and service. Read on to see just what your transmission problem may be.