Automotive News & Information - Palm Beach Performance

Stress while driving is commonplace no matter where or when you’re driving. It’s very easy to become angry due to other drivers and even yourself, but it’s just as easy to avoid road rage and the stress altogether.

At Palm Beach Performance in West Palm Beach, FL, we know that the key to keeping a transmission reliable and in shape is taking care to prevent an issue in the first place. Here, well explore a condition which has a lot of potential to cause your transmission harm: overheating.

Palm Beach Performance performed multiple diagnostics and extensive repairs on my vehicle. Their job estimate was accurate and they kept in touch with me via phone and text to be sure I was well informed. They are honest and an absolute delight to work with. Once work was completed, they reached out to contact me to verify everything was fine. I highly recommend them. ...... It's now been three weeks since I posted the above. I have had time to drive the vehicle and am very pleased to report that the vehicle runs like new! Everything works great and it is obvious Palm Beach Performance was thorough, knowledgeable, and executed the repairs correctly. I am a retired Mechanical Engineer and am very pleased with the work ethic and quality from Palm Beach Performance.

- Glenn B. (5-star Google review)

At Palm Beach Performance in West Palm Beach, FL, we know the key to making your vehicle last; good maintenance. An overwhelming percentage of the problems we see, especially the really catastrophic ones, are a result of poor maintenance. While properly maintaining a vehicle can seem like a bit of a hassle, it is absolutely worth the payoff. Good maintenance is the only difference between a car that lasts 80,000 miles and a car that lasts 400,000 miles. Preventative maintenance and repair when a problem occurs are your two concerns, and both will keep your car on the road far longer if observed properly.

There’s a huge percentage of vehicle on the road, right now, with the check engine light illuminated. Many of them have had it on for years, even. Frequently, a check engine light will illuminate, but pose no immediate problems, so people just get used to it and learn to live with it being on. However, Palm Beach Performance in West Palm Beach, FL would like you to know that it’s worth having it looked into. Typically, the problem can be diagnosed by simply plugging your car into our computer; the vehicle gives us a code, and we know what the problem is immediately.

At Palm Beach Performance in West Palm Beach, we understand that safety and driving comfort are largely dependent on truck maintenance. Driving in the rain can be a hassle, especially if your vehicle isn’t prepared.

Your drive belts are simple but integral components to the function of your car, truck, or SUV. At Palm Beach Performance in West Palm Beach, belts are one of the first things we assess when looking over a vehicle, as they alone are in charge of operating your AC, water pump, alternator, and power steering.

Your vehicle configuration determines how it should be properly towed to avoid transmission damage. Specifically, it matters if your vehicle is front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive and whether it’s an automatic or a manual. From the professionals at Palm Beach Performance in West Palm Beach, FL, here’s how to tow your vehicle: