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

Getting into the habit of saving on fuel now will mean you’ll be ready when prices start hitting the $4.00-gallon mark once again. You don’t have to buy a new, fuel-efficient car, either. No one wants to trade a fuel bill for a car payment, so take a look at our top 5 ways to save on fuel and you may just be able to pocket a little extra money at the end of the month.

You know how often to change your engine oil; but what about the gear oil in your standard shift transmission? Here’s a short guide, from Birch's Automotive & Muffler in Arlington.

At Birch's Automotive & Muffler in Arlington, 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 Birch's Automotive & Muffler in Arlington, we understand that big trucks mean bigger risk on the road. Here are some tips to remember, to reduce the likelihood of an accident resulting in large repair costs next time you're on the job.

The differentials on your Ford, Chevrolet, or Dodge diesel pickup are some of the hardest working components on your truck. At Birch's Automotive & Muffler in Arlington, TN, our technicians are experts in maintaining, repairing, and replacing differentials, keeping your truck reliably on the road.

Whether you drive a Duramax, Cummins, or Powerstroke diesel pickup, you have an exhaust system that is prone to failure. When you have a leak that needs attention, Birch's Automotive & Muffler in Arlington, TN can help.

Exhaust issues aren’t typically a big deal, which means they tend to be neglected. As long as the truck is still running right, many people don’t make the time to have an issue taken care of. Plus, exhaust systems are particularly susceptible to problems.

There are a lot of drivers on the road today with improperly adjusted rearview mirrors, contributing to unnecessary blind spots and potentially hazardous driving conditions. At Birch's Automotive & Muffler in Arlington, we place a lot of value on efficiency; here’s how to get the most out of your mirrors.

Increasingly, technology in automobiles is becoming more sophisticated, and more and more systems have become reliant on electronic control modules to operate. At Birch's Automotive & Muffler in Arlington, TN, we have the trained technicians and the equipment necessary to deal with issues that arise as a result of these components.