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.

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. 

If you are in the market for new tires, you are in luck. In the month of November, you can get a $70 Visa® Prepaid Card with the purchase of 4 qualifying passenger Continental Tires!*

At DeBoer’s Auto, we focus a lot of our attention on fixing vehicles and providing regular maintenance to prevent problems from occurring. One thing we don’t talk about often that we offer is vehicle accessories. Whether it’s a roof rack or a quality floor mat, you don’t have to go shopping elsewhere for them. Think about the accessories that could make your life and travels a little easier and then reach out to us before purchasing them.

Not many things are worse than getting into your vehicle and finding out that it won’t start. Most of the time this is because your battery is dead or very weak, which means you’ll have to jump-start it to get you where you need to go. While we all want our car battery to last as long as possible, the truth is it can get weak quickly and unexpectedly to the point where it needs to be replaced.