Automotive Industry News & Information - Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust

Do you have a noisy vehicle? If so, you may need a new muffler or exhaust system from our team here at Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl. The purpose of your exhaust system is not only to reduce the noise but also to redirect fumes away from your vehicle. Redirecting these fumes protects passengers in the car from toxins created by burning fuel.

Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless chemical that can escape from an unsecured exhaust system, and if inhaled can pose very serious health hazards. If you experience an unusually loud sound coming from your vehicle, it is vital to get your exhaust system checked immediately!

At Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, ID, we’re all for additions that make your trucks last longer and work better. Here’s some info on the benefits of undercoating, and why you might want to consider it for your truck.

Whether you drive a Chevy, Dodge, or Ford diesel truck, there are a variety of options out there for a replacement engine. Depending on your truck's worth, it may depend on the type of engine and the amount of money you want to put into it. You can purchase a used, rebuilt, remanufactured, or even new diesel engine to replace your old. At Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, ID, we’re here to help you choose the right one.

Fleet cars, vans, and trucks see a lot of wear and tear. If your engine has already called it a day, then it’s obviously case closed - you need a new engine or a new vehicle. However, there are many times when an engine is about to go down, and you can get it taken care of before it kicks the bucket for good - saving you time and towing in the process.

At Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, ID, our priority is keeping your car or SUV in the best possible condition, for as long as possible. If you drive a BMW, Audi, Porsche, Subaru, Land Rover, or other luxury or performance vehicle, you want to keep it going strong for years to come. A huge part of that is keeping up with oil changes.

Once you know what's in your transmission, and what’s connected to it, it’s much easier to understand how it works. Let's take a look at how it all comes together. At Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, ID, we want to make sure you know how your car works so you can keep it in great condition.

Just because manual transmissions aren’t as common these days as they used to be, there are still many out there, and at Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, ID, our certified technicians know how to keep them running at their best.

Your alternator is a central component on any engine. The alternator is responsible for powering anything electronic on your vehicle, including the coils that fire your spark plugs (unless it’s a diesel). At Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, ID, we know a bad alternator when we see one - here’s how you can spot one too.