Automotive Repair

  • How Often Should you Change the Gear Oil in a Manual Transmission?

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    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 Whitney Motor Werkes in New Boston.

  • How Often Should You Rotate Your Tires?

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    “Tire rotation” is a term you hear frequently in the realm of vehicle maintenance, but what does it actually mean? How often should you have it done? Whitney Motor Werkes in New Boston has the answers you’re looking for.

  • How To Protect Your Transmission Investment

    At Whitney Motor Werkes in New Boston, NH, we know your car, truck, or SUV is far more than just a vehicle. It’s a lifeline...getting you to work, your kids to school, carrying groceries, and taking you anywhere you need to go. It’s also a huge investment, and one worth protecting.
  • How Transmission Leaks are Detected

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    Transmission fluid leaks can often be a pain to track down. If you have a leaky transmission, Whitney Motor Werkes in New Boston, NH 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.

  • How Valve Adjustments Can Keep Your Vehicle Going

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    At Whitney Motor Werkes in New Boston, NH, our main goal is to keep your car, truck, or SUV always performing at its best. Valve adjustments are an integral aspect of that goal.

  • If Your Airbag Light Is On, Have it Taken Care of ASAP

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    At Whitney Motor Werkes in New Boston, we believe it’s important for you to know how different systems in your car, truck, or SUV operate. Whether you want to know what to watch out for, or you’re just curious about how things work, we’re here to supply the answers.

  • Is it Okay to Downshift to Slow Down?

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    If you drive a car with a manual transmission, you’ve undoubtedly been told that you’re supposed to downshift to slow down, instead of relying completely on the brakes. But what is the science behind that, and does it matter? Whitney Motor Werkes in New Boston explains.

  • Is it okay to shift into park before stopping?

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    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 Whitney Motor Werkes in New Boston.

  • Is It Time For Your Vehicle To Get A New Water Pump?

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    “Water pump” is a term you’ve most likely heard in conversations about vehicles. But what is it, what does it actually do, and how do you know if you need a new one? At Whitney Motor Werkes in New Boston, we know the answers to these questions, and soon you will too.

  • Is Your Pilot Bearing Causing Problems?

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    If you drive a car, truck, or SUV with a manual transmission, you may have heard the term “pilot bearing” or “pilot bushing” before. At Whitney Motor Werkes in New Boston, we know that the first step to keeping your vehicle maintained is knowing something about how it works. Here’s some helpful information on the pilot bearing, and how to know if yours needs to be replaced.

  • It's Important to have your Clutch Adjusted. Here Is Why!

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    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, Whitney Motor Werkes in New Boston has you covered.

  • It's More Than Just Looks - Maintaining Your Vehicle's Exterior

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    While keeping your car, truck, or SUV looking nice is important, there are other reasons to keep the exterior of your vehicle in good shape. From Whitney Motor Werkes in New Boston, NH, here are some tips for keeping your car looking good, and how that keeps it reliably on the road.

  • Keep Your Vehicle Rolling for Miles to Come

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    At Whitney Motor Werkes in New Boston, we know that the difference between a vehicle that runs for 80,000 miles and a vehicle that makes it to 400,000 miles depends on one thing; maintenance. Here are a few tips to avoid some of the most notorious vehicle killers out there.

  • Maintaining Your Battery

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    At Whitney Motor Werkes in New Boston, NH, we know how annoying a dead battery can be. Here’s some information on the subject, that will hopefully help you understand your battery issues a little better.

  • Maintaining Your Radiator Hoses

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    Your radiator hoses are under a lot of pressure, in both the figurative and literal sense. From Whitney Motor Werkes in New Boston, NH, here’s what you need to know about the radiator hoses on your car, truck, or SUV.

  • Maintaining Your Transmission is Key to Preventing Issues

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    Prevention is better than cure. You've probably heard that said plenty of times. The phrase is most often used to talk about health and medicine, but it is just as valid to apply it to vehicles. It's great if your problem can be sorted without much trouble, but even better not to have a problem in the first place. This is especially true when it comes to your vehicle's transmission, as this can be one of the more specialized parts to repair. Not all transmission problems require an extensive overhaul, but they will all cause at least some trouble and inconvenience. Avoiding transmission problems is clearly preferable to even the problems that are quickest and cheapest repair. This is why it is important to ensure you take good care of your transmission. This will help prevent problems and keep it working smoothly. Ideally, it will mean that it doesn't develop any faults at all. Even if it does eventually go wrong, however, it is entirely possible that good care will mean the fault is less serious and easier to repair than it would have been otherwise. Here's some insight on how to prevent problems from our team here at Whitney Motor Werkes. 

  • Only the Best Team for Your Transmission

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    Transmission work is a world of precision and attention to detail. Transmission specialists, like the technicians at Whitney Motor Werkes in New Boston, NH, chose to specialize in transmission work partly because they have a knack for both. It’s just one of the things that make us the best in the business.

  • Options for When Your Transmission Has Bit the Dust

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    Transmission failure is never a fun subject. But, if your transmission has finally bit the dust, don’t panic. Whitney Motor Werkes in New Boston, NH has the solutions you need that will save you time and money in the long run. We're here to help you explore all your options so you can make the best decision for you and your vehicle.

  • Planning a Trip? Let's Get You Ready!

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    If you're prepping to go on a road trip, you need to be sure that your vehicle is ready for the journey. An unmaintained vehicle could be the difference between a good trip and a trip that goes south really quickly. Here at Whitney Motor Werkes, we want to remind you of some things to do so you and your vehicle are ready for the road. 

  • Quick Tips For Keeping Your Transmission Shifting Smoothly

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    At Whitney Motor Werkes in New Boston, NH, we like to offer a little insight from time to time. Here are some quick tips to unlocking the secret of keeping a transmission going strong.

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