Patton's Truck Repair

Being cooped up in any vehicle for any period of time may be tough for kids, but it’s especially bad when it’s smelly. If your RV has a strong mold or mildew aroma from a water leak, we can help.

Many problems with today’s radiators are caused by airborne road debris, which can end up causing damage to the radiator’s delicate aluminum cooling fans. This can ultimately reduce the radiator’s cooling capacity.

Most semi-trucks are owned by smaller businesses, which means a truck that’s out of commission will make a big difference in the bottom line. A semi-truck repair expert knows this, and will do everything possible to get a truck back on the road as soon as possible.

Before heading out on the road, check propane tanks to make sure they are well within their certification date to avoid having to find a new tank on the road or being left out in the cold when an expired tank cannot be refilled.

An important part of semi truck radiator maintenance involves flushing your radiator, which will prevent cooling system rust and/or contamination. The recommended maintenance schedule for this will depend on a number of factors: primarily, the amount of mileage you are putting on your vehicle.

While you might see a bunch of tractor trailers and semis at a truck suspension shop, that’s not all they do. They can fix the suspension and alignment on any large truck or vehicle, including garbage trucks, school buses, fire trucks, and more.

Just like with carpeting and other woven materials, odors can sink into upholstery and they may not be able to be eradicated. In many cases, the odors have penetrated to the padding and both it and the fabric need replacing.

Early truck painting was all done by hand, and it was always offered in the same color: black. The painting method used multiple layers, but every single layer had to be brushed on by hand and then left to dry, so painting took an incredibly long time.

Diesel engines rely on a combination of the heat of compression and glow plugs to ignite the fuel air mixtures in their cylinders. When a glow plug goes bad, this can lead to engine issues, including an engine that’s extremely hard to start.

If the surface of your RV is faded, shows signs of cracking or peeling, or is overall dull, then a custom repainting job may be recommended. These days, computerize color matching technology enable technicians to either match the original color or create a whole new hue for your vehicle.

Did you know that recent semi-truck technologies include a speed-measuring function? Here, semi engines are able to make on-the-spot changes after reading the load, thereby improving fuel mileage by as much as 7 percent.

The old saying goes "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure," which is also true with semi truck radiators. If you notice that your truck is running slightly over normal operating temperature, then a radiator expert can check to see if there are problems.

Because RV furniture is subject to heavy use, the cushions can often lose their firmness. Rips and stains are also common. Reupholstering is the perfect way to freshen your decor and make it look like new without having to spring for the expense of new furniture.