Good diesel technicians and shops that service diesel engines are hard to come by. At Brad Bearden Automotive in Albertville, AL, diesels are our specialty. There are many reasons to have diesel truck maintenance performed by diesel specialists - here are just a few.

Obviously, your brakes are essential. However, it’s easy to neglect or ignore brake issues, and even miss them altogether; as long as the truck still stops, many people don’t see the need to have their brakes serviced. From Brad Bearden Automotive in Albertville, AL, here are some common brake issues, and why you should fix them.

For obvious reasons, air brakes are an essential part of your rig. They also add a level of complication to the braking system that a conventional vehicle doesn’t have. At Brad Bearden Automotive in Albertville, our mechanics have the knowledge, equipment, and ability necessary to keep your air brakes in top shape.

At Brad Bearden Automotive in Albertville, AL, we understand that maintenance is the difference between a truck that makes it to the million-mile mark and a truck that doesn’t come close. Here are some tips to keep your truck in shape for many miles to come.

At Brad Bearden Automotive in Albertville, AL, our priority is keeping your Dodge, Chevy, or Ford truck reliably on the road. A major aspect of that is catching small issues before they become bigger ones.

Trucks aren’t like cars...your average personal vehicle usually holds about 5 quarts of oil, and you are supposed to change it every 3-5k miles. However, the same logic doesn’t apply to large trucks. At Brad Bearden Automotive in Albertville, AL, we know how important proper oil changes and diagnostics are to keep your truck on the road, for hundreds of thousands of miles. Here’s what you need to know:

Correct fluid levels are essential to keeping your Ram, Ford, or Chevrolet diesel pickup on the road. Luckily, checking your coolant, oil, brake, and transmission fluid are easy to do, and will save you from a variety of issues down the road. Here’s what you should know about keeping the fluid levels in your truck maintained, from Brad Bearden Automotive in Albertville, AL.

Ride quality is an essential part of your driving experience. At Brad Bearden Automotive in Albertville, AL, we strive to keep your truck as smooth and comfortable to drive as the day it came off the lot. Your shock absorbers play a huge role in ride quality; here’s what you should know.

Whether you drive a Chevy, Ram, or Ford diesel pickup, Brad Bearden Automotive in Albertville, AL is here to make sure your truck stays up to the task for a long time to come.

At Brad Bearden Automotive in Albertville, AL, we see our fair share of warning lights and dashboard notifications. If your ABS light is illuminated, here’s what you need to know.

At Brad Bearden Automotive in Albertville, AL, we understand that big trucks mean bigger risk on the road. Here are some tips to remember, to reduce the likelihood of an accident next time you’re on the job.

At Brad Bearden Automotive in Albertville, we understand how important safety is in the world of truck driving. The stakes are higher in a big truck; potential for damage is obviously far greater, to you, your cargo, and other people on the road. Here are some easy tips that go a long way.

At Brad Bearden Automotive, there’s a reason we’re the top rated truck repair center in Albertville, AL; we do it all. While many shops shy away from the more complicated aspects of truck repair, we have the tools and people to get the job done.

At Brad Bearden Automotive in Albertville, we know an important part of your ability to care for your transmission lies in your knowledge about how it works. Here is some information on the tow button, if your car, truck, or SUV is equipped with one.

Modern vehicles are becoming increasingly complex, and as a result, computer diagnostic systems are becoming a necessity rather than a convenience. At Brad Bearden Automotive in Albertville, AL, our state of the art technology and trained technicians are ready to diagnose any transmission issue you may be experiencing with your car, truck, or SUV.

Currently, the future of electric vehicles looks promising - though it won’t likely replace your Duramax, Powerstroke, or Cummins engine any time soon. Still, we don’t know what the immediate future holds. This battle was waged once before in the past, with combustion engines taking the throne over electric power. Here’s a brief history of electric automobiles, from Brad Bearden Automotive in Albertville, AL.