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.

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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.

The days of using a traditional key to turn on a vehicle are in the past and they’ve been replaced with new technology. The smart remotes and all-in-one keys we have now with push-button starts are fancy and convenient, but there are plenty of problems associated with this convenience. Here are some of the most common problems you could experience with your car’s key fob that you should be aware of and prepare for.

You might remember several years ago when safety inspections used to be required in New Jersey. Many people would pull up for their inspection and roll down their two front windows hoping the inspector didn’t notice they were tinted since it would mean the inspection would fail. While the safety inspections no longer take place, it’s still not legal to have your windows tinted in New Jersey and we’ve explained what you need to know.

We’re starting the holiday season, so you might be beginning to think about what you’ll give your family or friends this year. When it comes to a person’s vehicle, they often won’t buy things that will make their driving experience a luxury. They will usually save that money for necessities, which gives you the opportunity to get them some of those luxury items this year. Here’s a short list of things to keep in mind.

The holiday shopping season is here! If you haven’t already made your wish list or received the wish lists of loved ones, then it’s time to start getting them together. This year, instead of automatically going to the big box stores or shopping with large companies online, see what you could do to support local businesses. Small business owners have had a tough time since the beginning of the pandemic and our support is critical to their success.

It’s deer season in New Jersey, which means deer are more active than normal. Pay close attention to the roads when you’re driving over the next couple of months because hitting a deer can cause significant damage to your vehicle. Deer can be hard to see at night, so we’ve provided you with some tips on how to stay safe on the road during deer season.

While the weather is nice and mild right now, the winter months are upon us, and before things take a turn and the weather gets rough, we want to remind you of the  importance of having a good set of tires on your vehicle. To help keep you safe on the roads this winter, give us a call or go to our website and our virtual employee Otis will be happy to provide you with a quote. 

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