Ben's Automotive
2312 N East Ave, Panama City, FL 32405 850.763.3025

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Exhaust

We've all heard a car or truck in our Panama City neighborhoods that needs a new muffler. But there's more to the exhaust system than just the muffler.{{ image('https://s3.amazonaws.com/www.autonettv....
Published on: Feb 01, 2026

The Light Many Drivers Fear (Check Engine Light)

Ask just about any driver about one thing they fear seeing inside their vehicle and they'll say it's the Check Engine light coming on. You know, that little light on your instrument panel that is in t...
Published on: Aug 03, 2025

Heater Core

{{ image('MzU0') }} Panama City drivers may wonder where the air in a vehicle's passenger compartment comes from. Well, as your engine starts to warm up, it also warms the coolant/antifreez...
Published on: Jul 20, 2025

The “Man-Made” Engine Oil (Synthetic Oil Change)

If you own a newer vehicle, your vehicle’s manufacturer may require that it use synthetic oil instead of conventional oil.  Synthetic oils are more stable, don’t break down as easily,...
Published on: Jun 15, 2025

Thermostat

The thermostat is part of your cooling system. Panama City residents' vehicle thermostats perform a similar function to the thermostats in their homes. At home, you set your thermostat to maintain a c...
Published on: Mar 23, 2025

The Problems with a Cream Puff (Dormant Vehicles)

You may own a vehicle that you only drive occasionally.  Maybe it is a summer day cruiser, an off-roader, or vacation hauler.  Here are some things you need to know about a vehicle that does...
Published on: Mar 09, 2025

The Test Your Vehicle Can Fail (Emissions Tests)

Clean air quality is something that helps all of us thrive here on Planet Earth.  And considering that motor vehicles are a contributor to air pollution, emissions tests in the U.S. and Canada ar...
Published on: Feb 09, 2025

Vent Cleaning

{{ image('MzU0') }} Ever get musky odors coming from your car's air vents? It's fairly common for Panama City drivers. Moisture can accumulate in the air conditioning/heating ventilation system allow...
Published on: Jan 26, 2025