Wiper blades don’t often get a lot of credit for what they do until they don’t work as well as they should. There’s nothing worse than getting in your vehicle when it’s raining and your wiper blades leave streaks across your windshield. This is especially true at night when you have reflections coming from different sources and visibility is difficult. Having the right type of wiper blades is important to ensure your visibility remains good at all times. There are two types of wiper blades to know about and we’ve broken down the differences for you.

Do you know what the cabin air filter is in your vehicle? If you don’t, you’re not alone. Many vehicle owners have never heard of a cabin air filter, and if they have, they don’t always know where it’s located or what its purpose is. The truth is it’s a very important part of your vehicle and helps ensure you breathe clean air while you’re driving. Here’s what you need to know about your cabin air filter.

When you’ve gone through a snowstorm and the snow has finally stopped falling, it’s important to prioritize cleaning it off of your vehicle. There are several reasons why it’s important, but mostly to keep you and others safe while driving. We’ve discussed some of the proper tools to use and the best methods for removing snow from your vehicle after a snowstorm.

If you are hearing a grinding or squealing noise when you apply pressure on your brakes, this is a common symptom of worn-out or faulty brakes. These noises are obvious and pretty recognizable, which is a good thing: they alert you that it's time to have your vehicle checked out as soon as possible. Other indications of a faulty brake system in need of attention if you are feel a vibration in your brake pedal or the steering wheel, or if your vehicle pulls in one direction or the other while engaging the brakes.

When you were deciding on whether to buy or lease your current vehicle, you might have concluded that leasing was your best option at the time. In some situations, leasing might make more sense for people. However, during these unprecedented times we are living in, you should strongly reconsider your lease and think about converting it to a traditional auto loan. We’ve discussed some of the options you might have so you can consider what is best for you.

The holiday season can be difficult sometimes when you don’t know what gifts you want to buy for someone. Consider thinking outside the box this year and giving someone this year’s model of the Hess toy truck. Hess toy trucks have been around for many years and people have collected them for a long time. It would be a perfect gift for kids to begin a Hess truck collection or even for an adult to continue their collection. Here is some more information about Hess toy truck collections.

Many business owners with a fleet have one thing in common--they struggle with managing their fleet. It’s virtually impossible to do it on your own with the other responsibilities you have to juggle. And you might not have the budget to hire a dedicated fleet manager to stay on top of your vehicles. Not managing your fleet properly can lead to high expenses later on, but we have a possible solution that can help you in many ways.

Car keys are very expensive today because they require special programming to operate. Some people make the mistake of passing on buying a spare key because of the cost and just rely on themselves to not lose the key. However, unexpected circumstances can happen so it’s always best to be prepared rather than be left stranded somewhere. Here are some reasons why you should have a backup key for your car if you don’t already.

The cold weather is here and the holidays are coming. This can put some extra stress on you, your vehicle, and your wallet. But putting off repairs or winter services on your vehicle can add up to even larger and preventable expenses.

Now through December 31, 2021, You can get up to a $75 Visa Prepaid card with qualifying purchases. It's just a little way to help you make sure your holidays are merry and bright! 

Fleet operators have a lot of different things to juggle. This is especially true if the fleet operator is the business owner, which is often true with smaller businesses. It’s easy to track the major expenses with your fleet, but if you want to get down to the details of the true cost of your fleet vehicles, a lot of time and effort is involved. Most business owners don’t have that kind of time, so DeBoer’s Auto is here to help you manage and control your fleet costs.