St. Cloud Automotive and Diesel Repair

Your vehicle is an investment, and it is important to protect that investment in order to save yourself money over time. Many of us don’t realize it, but there are some habits that some drivers practice every day that are actually hurting their vehicles unintentionally. Here are some things that may be damaging your vehicle that can be avoided:    Don’t forget to use your vehicle parking brake. When you put your car in park, you engage the parking pawl, which is a small metal pin that disengages the transmission’s output. The job of the parking brake is to immobilize the wheels, easing the weight that is put on this small metal pin.    Make sure your tire pressure is always correct. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) in your vehicle will let you know when your tires are low on air, however it is always a good idea to check them yourself because the TPMS could be faulty. Low tire pressure actually lowers your fuel efficiency and can put yo ... read more

Bumper dents and flat tires are easy to spot if you recently hit a curb, but the real damage may not be easy to spot. Your vehicle depends on proper wheel alignment for smooth handling and stability. Here at Flo State Auto Diesel, we are the alignment and front-end specialists in St. Cloud, FL. Our mechanics are ASE Master Technicians and have specialized training and expertise with all front-end alignment issues you may be experiencing. We have been providing top-notch alignment services to the Osceola county community for over ten years.  We specialize in all vehicle makes and models, and all makes of medium-duty trucks as well. Medium-duty truck alignments require special machinery and our facility features only state-of-the-art tools and equipment. Flo State Auto Diesel has one of Osceola county's largest alignment machines that can restore medium-duty trucks to optimal performance.  Driving your vehicle with poor wheel alignment and can cost you. Misaligned alignme ... read more