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Our team here at Jake's Auto Garage wants to wish all of our customers a Happy Easter! As you’re prepping for the egg hunts and family gatherings, we want to remind you to bring your car in for routine maintenance before the road trips to all the gatherings. Be confident in the fact that your vehicle is ready for any trip you throw at it, with the assistance from our knowledgeable team of technicians. Call or stop by our shop today in Harper, TX.

Manual transmissions require far less maintenance than automatics. However, that doesn’t mean it doesn’t need a fluid check from time to time. Here’s what you should know about checking and adding fluid to your manual transmission, from Jake's Auto Garage in Harper, TX.

RPMS on a car

Your transmission’s shift points are exactly what you think they are - the points at which your transmission shifts. From the transmission experts at Jake's Auto Garage in Harper, TX, here’s what you need to know about them.

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For the first several decades of automotive history, transmissions weren’t reliant on electronics for operation. Today, that simply isn’t the case. At Jake's Auto Garage in Harper, TX, we have the knowledge and equipment necessary to take care of even the most complex transmissions, no matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive.

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“Valve body” is one of those nebulous car terms you hear all the time, but nobody seems to really know what it is. At Jake's Auto Garage in Harper, TX, we know exactly what a valve body is, what it does, and are well equipped to address any issues your valve body may be experiencing.

Classic Chevy belair

It makes sense that a car that is rarely driven will last longer, right? It may seem counterintuitive, but that isn’t necessarily the case. Vehicles are meant to be driven, and various issues can arise if they aren’t stored properly or driven fairly regularly. If you have a car, truck, or SUV that you only drive occasionally, in the summer, to car shows, etc., this one is for you. Here’s what you need to know, from Jake's Auto Garage in Harper, TX.

At Jake's Auto Garage in Harper, TX, we aren’t just in the business of fixing or maintaining your transmission. We’re here to help you make customizations and improvements as well.

photo of a battery

If you’re ever in a situation where you must remove the battery from your vehicle, it’s important to know what you’re doing. It seems pretty straightforward, and it is. However, there are some important things to remember when disconnecting the battery in your car, truck, or SUV. Here are some tips on disconnecting a car battery, from Jake's Auto Garage in Harper, TX.

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Jake's Auto Garage

442 N Ranch Road 783
Harper, TX 78631
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location small (830) 864-4863
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Jake's Auto Garage

23744 Hwy 290
Harper, TX 78631
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location small (830) 864-4177

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Weekdays:   8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Weekends: CLOSED

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