Automotive Industry News & Information - R.C. Bratcher, Inc

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Transmissions are complicated and intricate pieces of equipment. Many general mechanic shops won’t touch a transmission, if it’s anything more than simply installing a new one. Transmissions are one aspect of a vehicle that even experienced mechanics often don’t dare delve into, and is easily the most mysterious and misunderstood system in the automotive world. You need a shop that you can trust to perform the best work on whatever your transmission may be in need of.

At R.C. Bratcher, Inc in Owensboro, we know that maintenance and repair can go a long way toward keeping your trucks on the road. We also know that sometimes, things have to be replaced altogether. The rear end, or differential, isn’t a component that needs to be replaced often; but when it does, a new one will make your truck feel like new.

For obvious reasons, air brakes are an essential part of your rig. They also add a level of complication to the braking system that a conventional vehicle doesn’t have. At R.C. Bratcher, Inc in Owensboro, our mechanics have the knowledge, equipment, and ability necessary to keep your air brakes in top shape.

We are family-owned and operated. We have been serving Owensboro and the surrounding areas for over 50 years! If you are motivated with automotive experience, we want to talk to you!

As an Automotive Technician, you will provide our customers with a full range of repairs and maintenance services, including the following job responsibilities:

Performing test drives and quality inspections of vehicles.
Diagnostics and troubleshooting engine codes and recording findings for the required repair.
Communicating mechanical issues with the Service Manager.
Communicating suggested scheduled maintenance to a Service Manager.
Conduct an additional necessary search for unusual trouble codes and rare problems using various troubleshooting software and subscriptions such as Mitchell, AllData, and Identifix.

Job Requirements: As an Automotive Technician, first and foremost you must be Honest and Trustworthy. Additionally, you must have strong mechanical skills, solid organizational skills, and a high degree of attention to detail. It is also important that you have excellent communication skills.

Specific qualifications for the Automotive Technician position include:

Minimum 2-year experience with vehicle repairs
Experience using shop equipment such as lifts, scanners, and code readers
Own set of tools
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
At least 18 years of age
Valid driver’s license

We offer including:

Health Insurance that we pay 100%
Dental Insurance
401(k) with match
Paid vacation
Bonus and incentive plans
Plus much more!

Please contact Brian by email at brian@rcbratcher.com or by phone at (270)684-5256 for any questions.

As cars become more technologically advanced, the importance of your vehicle’s battery becomes more important. In the old days, a car battery essentially worked, or it didn’t; if it was good enough to start the car, it was good enough. Moderns vehicles are a different story. A faulty battery can cause a variety of issues, including engine codes, sensor failures, irregular transmission behavior, and the list goes on.

Battery failure often causes issues that are commonly misdiagnosed, and in the hands of the wrong auto repair shop, a mechanic may spend hundreds of your hard-earned dollars chasing problems that don’t exist. At R.C. Bratcher, Inc in Owensboro, KY, our mechanics are familiar with modern vehicles and the problems that accompany them.

Unless you use your vehicle to tow every day for work, odds are you haven’t paid much attention to your truck, SUV, or crossover’s towing capacity. Maybe you’re looking to buy a boat for some summer fun or just need to rent a trailer to get your belongings from one dwelling to the next. Whatever the reason for pulling something behind your vehicle, it’s important to get a firm grasp on what exactly your towing capacity means. Understanding how each of the components in your vehicle contributes to your overall tow rating can keep you from putting undue stress on your rig and keep you and your family safe.

man in car smiling at camera with hand on shifter

How long have you been driving? Most people say since they were sixteen years old or even younger. Driving for that long will obviously improve anyone’s driving, but there will always be room for improvement. Whether that’s getting rid of distractions or simply changing how you drive, here are some tips that are sure to better your driving.

An article about routine maintenance probably doesn’t sound like the most riveting read, but at R.C. Bratcher, Inc in Owensboro, KY, proper maintenance is something we believe in wholeheartedly. Routine maintenance is the key to making a vehicle last for decades; if done correctly, your vehicle will stay reliable and enjoyable to drive, and you will save time and money in the process.