by AutomotiveFixing | Jun 8, 2026 | Auto repair
You get in the car after a long East Tennessee day, turn the AC on full blast, and get nothing but warm air. In the middle of July in Knoxville, that’s more than annoying — it’s miserable, especially sitting in Turkey Creek traffic or driving I-40 between Oak Ridge...
by AutomotiveFixing | May 11, 2026 | Auto repair
That dreaded orange light always seems to come on at the worst possible time. You’re cruising down Oak Ridge Turnpike, I-40 through Farragut, or heading into Cookeville, and suddenly your dashboard lights up. Now you’re wondering: Do I keep driving or pull over? At...
by AutomotiveFixing | Mar 17, 2026 | Auto repair
Why catching transmission problems early matters If your car starts acting strange on I‑40 or Kingston Pike, it is easy to hope it will “fix itself.” With transmissions, waiting can turn a simple transmission repair into a full rebuild. CAR FIX sees this often at Oak...
by AutomotiveFixing | Feb 11, 2026 | Auto Maintenance, Auto repair
It’s 6 AM in Knoxville, 22 degrees, and your diesel won’t turn over. You’re late for a job site. Fuel gelling just cost you your morning. This scenario plays out across East Tennessee every winter. If you drive diesel engines around Oak Ridge,...
by AutomotiveFixing | Oct 20, 2025 | Auto repair
You’re running late for work, flying down Kingston Pike in Farragut, when your check engine light suddenly pops on. Your stomach drops because you’ve been putting off that weird noise for weeks now. Sound familiar? Here’s the thing about auto...
by AutomotiveFixing | Sep 8, 2025 | Auto repair, Brakes
How to Know When to Replace Your Brake Pads Your car’s ability to stop safely is something you probably take for granted—until it doesn’t work as it should. Your brake pads are the single most critical component in this system, and they wear down with every mile...
