Automotive Industry News & Information - Birch's Automotive & Muffler

If you drive a standard shift car, truck, or SUV, there’s a good chance reliability was a factor in your decision to get a stick shift. However, from time to time, even a manual transmission needs to be serviced; when it does, Birch's Automotive & Muffler in Arlington has you covered.

At Birch's Automotive & Muffler in Arlington, we like to provide customers with sound advice, to help them diagnose and understand issues they might experience with their car, truck, or SUV. Often, a small problem can cause a lot of headaches and frustration but knowing what you’re dealing with goes a long way towards getting an issue taken care of.

At Birch's Automotive & Muffler in Arlington, we understand the importance of keeping up with and understanding the latest in automotive technology. Gone are the days when fluids and vacuum lines were all that controlled the function of your engine and transmission, and we’ve moved into an era where computer control reigns supreme.

The term u-joints are commonly thrown around when discussing a vehicle that exhibits vibration or driving issues. What exactly is a u-joint, and how do you know if one is bad? Birch's Automotive & Muffler in Arlington has the answers.

At Birch's Automotive & Muffler in Arlington, we believe that in order to take care of your car, truck, or SUV properly, you need to know how it works. Today we’re attempting to answer an age-old debate; is it ok to shift from reverse to drive before coming to a complete stop?

Transmission fluid leaks can often be a pain to track down. If you have a leaky transmission, Birch's Automotive & Muffler in Arlington has some information for you on what you can expect. We’ve repaired countless leaky transmissions, and now we’re here to share some of our knowledge with you.

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Customer Review

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Birch's Automotive, specifically the owner John Brandon, is a creative, dynamic and energetic individual. The mechanics are amazing an always one step ahead. Their attention to detail and dedication to excellence are all indicators of the superior customer care you will receive. Birch's Automotive is open and transparent about repairs and also displays exceptional integrity. In summary, I judge Birch's Automotive to be an outstanding business in all aspects. And I highly recommend their service to everyone

The key to maintaining a healthy transmission is understanding how it works. Here’s the rundown on shifting your car, truck, or SUV into park before it stops, from the professional technicians at Birch's Automotive & Muffler in Arlington.