Davis Automotive
709 ELM ST MARTIN, TN 38237 | 731.587.5200

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Tips on TPS (The Throttle Position Sensor)

When you step on the accelerator, you expect your vehicle to speed up, not slow down.  But, what if it doesn’t?  That can be a big problem. The answer may be a problem with the sensor...
Published on: Oct 27, 2025

The Foggiest Idea (Fogged Windows in Cold Weather)

In cold weather, you may notice your windows fogging up. Then you can't see where you're going, and suddenly you and those around you are in danger. So, what causes your windows to fog up in cold weat...
Published on: Sep 21, 2025

Don't Store These in a Cold Vehicle (Items to Avoid Storing in a Freezing Vehicle)

The other day, a man walked into a restaurant carrying a can of paint. He had just bought the latex paint at the local home improvement store, and he was stopping for lunch. "Latex paint is water-bas...
Published on: Sep 07, 2025

Deciphering the Menu Board: A to Z

You may not be familiar with all of the items on your MARTIN auto service center's menu board so here is a quick description of some of the typical services that might be listed. Remember, the board i...
Published on: Mar 23, 2025

The 20.9 Percent Factor (Oxygen Sensor)

Do you know what gas makes up 20.9% of the air we breathe? It's oxygen.   Oxygen is an important part of the combustion process that enables your engine to make power.  The amount of ox...
Published on: Jun 09, 2024

Prevent Costly Repairs

You’ve probably seen auto parts delivery trucks in MARTIN making their rounds. Every part has a story behind it. Unfortunately, some of the stories are tales of repairs that could have been prev...
Published on: Feb 05, 2024

Do I Need AWD? (Pros and Cons of AWD)

When the cold weather rolls around and the first slippery days confront drivers, it's tempting to say, "I need an all-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive vehicle to deal with the weather."  Well, may...
Published on: Dec 11, 2023

The Smell of Danger (What Causes Gasoline Odors)

A driver recently noticed that her garage had begun to smell like gasoline after she parked her vehicle inside. Her Check Engine light had also just come on. This was something she'd never experienced...
Published on: Nov 12, 2023