Automotive News & Information - Ekart Automotive

Ekart Automotive is the leader in engine repair or replacement in high performance vehicles. The staff at Ekart Automotive take the time to educate our customers because we know it isn’t always easy deciding what to do next when it comes to major engine repairs. Fortunately, we’re here to help you make the best decision for your situation. We want your engine working at maximum efficiency while you’re driving in and around Manhattan, KS.

Leaks and drips that get the interior of your vehicle wet are definitely an inconvenience. Sitting water promotes rust, bad smells, and can ruin your carpet. Furthermore, the water often seems to come from seemingly nowhere, adding to the frustration. From Ekart Automotive in Manhattan, KS, here are some of the leading causes of water on your floor, and what you can do about it.

Are you considering upgrading to a better transmission on your classic? Ekart Automotive in Manhattan, KS can help.

If you drive something old, there’s a good chance it has fewer gears than you’d like. With all the 6 and 8 speed transmissions on the road today, it’s hard to imagine that just a few decades ago we were getting by with just 2 or 3 gears. These days, there are some simple swap options - here are some things for you to consider.

At Ekart Automotive in Manhattan, we understand how vital solid battery power is to a truck driver. A dead or weak battery isn’t a big deal in a passenger vehicle; in a commercial truck, missed deadlines, incomplete jobs, insufficient equipment, and inconvenient situations are all consequences of a less than adequate battery.

With temperatures dropping around the country, it’s understandably tempting to let your car or SUV idle to stay warm. At Ekart Automotive in Manhattan, KS, one of our goals is to keep you informed on how to best care for your performance and luxury vehicles.

At Ekart Automotive in Manhattan, KS, we do our best to keep you on the road. A huge part of being able to do that is proper vehicle maintenance; when was the last time you changed your oil?

Whether you drive a BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Porsche (some exclusions apply), Subaru, or other performance automobiles, your car has a cooling system. With winter right around the corner, at Ekart Automotive we want to make sure your cooling system is ready for the cold.

There are many parts and systems outside of the car’s transmission that is equally as important as the parts and systems inside the transmission. Without them, the transmission won’t do much. There’s no way to transfer power from the engine to the shafts, disengage it to shift the gears, or power the differential without them. Just in case you need us, at Ekart Automotive in Manhattan, KS, we can help keep your transmission in top shape, but here’s what you need to know.