DEAR CUSTOMERS: IN AN EFFORT TO MAKE IT EASY FOR ALL TO ENTER THE BUSINESS COMPLEX, PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN THE ENTRANCE DRIVEWAY THAT IS ADJACENT TO ROSWELL RD.  CUSTOMERS OF OTHER BUSINESSES USE THE ENTRANCEWAY AND WILL HAVE DIFFICULTY ENTERING IF YOU PARK THERE.   PLEASE PULL DIRECTLY INTO OUR PARKING LOT AND WE WILL ASSIST YOU.  THANK YOU (404) 252-3014 Ext 232

8155 ROSWELL ROAD
SANDY SPRINGS, GA 30350

Mon-Fri: 7AM – 6PM
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

A Tribute to Roderick L. “Rod” McCullough
Founder of McCullough Auto Care & Tire

With heavy hearts, we announce that the McCullough Auto Care family has lost our father, founder, and mentor. Roderick “Rod” L. McCullough passed away peacefully on February 1, 2025, at the age of 86. A man of integrity, quiet strength, and entrepreneurial spirit, Rod built a lasting legacy in both business and community, leaving behind a life marked by dedication, service, and love for his family.

Roderick moved to the Atlanta area from his native home in Anderson, South Carolina, in the 1960s, focused on starting his family business. He became a successful businessman during the 1970s, owning and operating several Shell service stations throughout the area. In 1969, he founded McCullough Auto Care in Sandy Springs, Georgia, with just $1,200 and a clear vision. Over the decades, Rod grew the business into a trusted name, known for its honest service and family-oriented values.

Rod found joy in life’s simple pleasures. He loved long bike rides, peaceful walks along his favorite beach, and cheering on his beloved Clemson Tigers. Above all, he was most proud of his family. He celebrated their accomplishments with pride and never missed an opportunity to remind others that “family is the most important thing in life.”

Rod’s legacy lives on through his children and grandchildren, many of whom have followed in his footsteps and contributed to the family business.  Through every customer served, every child mentored, and every value passed down, Rod McCullough’s legacy endures — a testament to a life well-lived and a family business built on trust, hard work, and heart.

Why is there a warning light that looks like a car battery on your dashboard? The purpose of the light is to let you know your battery is not charging properly.

Your battery stores enough energy to start your car and get you going- not much more. You won’t get very far on battery power alone. To power your electrical system needs and generate enough electricity to run your engine, you need an alternator, which also recharges your battery.

If the alternator isn’t working properly, you won’t have enough electricity to power all those things like the stereo, heated seats, cooling fan motors, and more. If it fails, you won’t get very far because the battery will be the only power source for your vehicle.

Why would an alternator fail? The alternator is driven by the serpentine belt at speeds usually two or three times faster than the engine. Internally, there are bearing, copper wire coils, and magnets that generate the electricity that is subjected to extreme temperatures and conditions that cause them to wear out over time.

If your battery warning light comes on, have your electrical system checked and if an alternator is needed have it replaced by a professional. If you have added a lot of additional electronics such as DVD players or others, then ask your service advisor if you may need to upgrade to a more heavy-duty alternator to meet your needs.