Your car's drivetrain is a subset of the powertrain. It's an automotive system that includes every part involved in transmitting power from the engine to the wheels of your vehicle: transmission, axles, differential driveshaft, and more. At Bernhard Auto Works in Columbia, IL, we offer drivetrain services to keep your vehicle on the go.
Drivetrain and Related Services
Our drivetrain services cover everything from basic maintenance to complex repairs. Here's a breakdown:
- Transmission Service
- Differential Service
- Driveshaft Service
- Axle Service
- CV Joint Service
If you’re dealing with strange noises or vibrations, difficulty shifting gears, car shakiness, or an overall loss of power, please do not hesitate to visit our technicians for a proper inspection of the drivetrain. We’ll recommend the necessary repairs and provide you with upfront estimates.
Drivetrain Service Near Me
If you are in need of drivetrain service in Columbia, IL, look no further than Bernhard Auto Works! Call us at (618) 281-6900 or visit our team at 250 Columbia Centre Dr. We guarantee that you’ll be satisfied with your experience and back on the road in no time.
What's the difference between the drivetrain and the powertrain?
The powertrain is the bigger system, and the drivetrain is part of it.
The powertrain includes the engine plus everything that delivers its power to the wheels, while the drivetrain is specifically the parts that carry that power to the wheels, not the engine itself. So an engine problem is a powertrain issue but not really a drivetrain one. If you are unsure which is giving you trouble, the trustworthy
team at Bernhard Auto Works can sort it out.
If one drivetrain part starts to fail, can it damage the others?
It can, because the parts work together as a connected chain.
When one component like a worn joint or bearing starts to go, it can put extra strain on the parts around it and speed up their wear too. At Bernhard Auto Works, we can catch it before it spreads to something bigger.
Does my type of drivetrain change what service it needs?
Yes, it does. Front-wheel, rear-wheel, all-wheel, and four-wheel-drive setups route power differently and have different parts, so what needs attention varies from one layout to the next.
The expert
team at Bernhard Auto Works will service your vehicle based on how its drivetrain is actually built. We're open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
