Automotive Industry News & Information - Kneece's Car Care & Xpress Lube

How often should you get your transmission fluid changed? The transmission industry's standard is 25,000 to 30,000 miles or every two years. If you tow a trailer, 15,000 to 20,000 miles is recommended depending on the amount of towing. Motorhomes can vary with the amount that they are driven. The best thing that you can do is check the fluid regularly; notice the color, odor and level of the fluid. If you notice a change in the color, odor or level, have it checked by one of our trained technicians.

What type of fluid should you use? The suggested fluids differ from one manufacturer to another and you can check the owner's manual to ensure the correct transmission fluid is utilized per your specific auto or truck make and model. However, here our technicians have a computer program that will ensure the right fluid goes into your transmission. We offer a full line of transmission fluids to cover all the various demands of any car or truck.

A little history about our business, Kneece's Car Care was founded on December 1, 1978 as Main St Exxon at 1522 Main Street, by Robert Wayne Kneece, Sr.. Wayne's wife Eve decided to leave her career as a cosmetologist and joined the company in 1981 as the secretary. In 1988 the business changed its name to Main Street Firestone after we stopped selling Exxon gas. In June of 1994 the business had outgrown the current location and Wayne decided to move to our current location at 792 Wilson Road. At this time we decided to incorporate a Xpress Lube oil change into the business.

On July 1,1995 was the opening of the present location. In June of 1995 Wayne and Eve's son Robert joined the company as manager of the Xpress Lube. In June 2000 their younger son Jason joined the company full time as manager of the auto repairs. Jason's wife Amber joined the company as a secretary in June of 2007. In 2009 Wayne passed the ownership of the company to his wife Eve.

At the present time Kneece's Car Care and Xpress Lube has 11 employees.

Everyone complains when something goes wrong, so I wanted to say thanks for something that went right. I am from Savannah GA and was visiting Newberry for the Newberry College football game on Oct 4th. My brakes, rotor and caliper was ruined and I was stuck. Even though Kneece closed at 12 noon, they stayed open to make sure I could get home and fixed my car till 2:30p. On Dec 12th, the caliper broke. I was not aware of the NAPA Auto Care guarantee. I called Kneece's to see what I could do, they sent my paper work to me, I called NAPA Auto, 100% of labor and parts was paid. The NAPA participant here, Savannah Tire, didn't realize they were, but said NAPA was the nicest auto repair insurance persons were very nice. It was quick and smooth. Thanks Kneece's and NAPA. - Don Jones, Visiting Newberry and thankful to have found Kneece's Car Care Center

Excellent SERVICE.... IT'S A PLEASURE DOING BUSINESS with Kneece's Car Care! 5 Stars Google Review

Need new tires on a trailer while traveling down I-26, had what we needed in stock, quick and friendly service. Easy to find/get to Kneece's Car Care Center from the highway. - Google Review

I give them 5 wrenches out of 5 in all areas here on cartalk reviews because I found Kneece's Car Care to be honest, competent, reasonably priced, and they make it right if something goes wrong. They work hard to fix it the first time and explain the problem to you with hours that are convenient and offer the customer a ride back to work or home so that it is easy. Great JOB! #71251 Review on www.cartalk.com for Kneece's Car Care Center

Kneece's Car Care & Xpress Lube in Newberry now provides the GM 6T40 and 45E FWD and AWD Transmission Replacement Options from JASPER Engines & Transmissions. These transmissions are available for the following 2008-2011 applications: Chevrolet Equinox and Malibu | GMC Terrain | Pontiac G6 | Saturn Aura | Buick Regal and LaCrosse

Summer’s coming, and with it, warmer temperatures, vacations, and longer trips. We don’t want to be downers, but if your car’s cooling system isn’t up to par, things could go from fun-in-the-sun to stranded-in-the-sun too quickly for anyone’s liking. Because the truth is: cooling system failure is a leading cause of vehicle breakdowns.