The month of April is significant in many ways, and one of those ways is the celebration of Earth Day. A lot of attention gets placed on recycling for plenty of good reasons. Consumers can do their part by recycling everyday items, and businesses can go out of their way to recycle various items as well. At DeBoer’s Auto, we do our best to recycle everything possible and even educate our customers on what can be recycled on their vehicles. We’ve got you covered with some valuable information on vehicle recycling.

In the spirit of Earth Day on April 22, we want to talk to you about how you can recycle your old vehicle tires. Many people don’t know that their tires are 100% recyclable. So when you get your tires on your vehicle replaced, ask the mechanic shop what they do with them afterward. Or better yet, ask for them back and find some creative ways to repurpose them. The worst thing that can happen is to throw them in the landfill, so consider these other uses for your old tires instead.

Oil changes are essential for your vehicle no matter the make and model. It’s best to get on a regular maintenance schedule with your vehicle so you get your oil changed when it needs to. Waiting too long to get it changed can put unnecessary stress on certain components of your vehicle and lead to other issues later on. You also need to know which oil grade to put in your vehicle to make the most of it. Here are some tips to consider in this regard.

With April being one of the car care awareness months, we thought it would be a great time to talk to you about the most important dash lights on your vehicle. The dash lights can be very confusing, and it’s not uncommon for people to refer to their owner’s manual when they see a dash light to know what it means. The use of symbols to indicate issues can be convenient and confusing at the same time, so we want to help clarify any confusing ones for you.

Joe Giannetti Bio

Joe Giannetti is a Sussex County native. He grew up in Stillwater and attended Kittatinny High School. He spent a portion of his freshman year in the automotive program at Sussex Vo-Tech. Upon moving to Wantage, he transferred to High Point Regional. Following graduation, he enlisted in the US Navy and spent six years as a Seabee on their construction force.

You should always take care of your vehicle year-round to keep it in safe driving condition. However, certain times of the year are more important than others depending on driving conditions, how often you’ll be traveling, and other factors. April is National Car Care Awareness Month, and we will be providing you with tips on how to care for your vehicle throughout the month. But first, we want to talk about why April was chosen and what you can do to make your vehicle as safe as possible to drive.

We are nearing the end of a tough winter where we experienced a lot of snow and ice. As difficult as it was for us to navigate, our vehicles had to go through some struggles as well. Now that the spring season is approaching, it’s time to start thinking about things you can do to prepare your vehicle for summer road trips. Here are some tips to consider.

Joe Giannetti joins Hamburg’s family-owned car care shop

DeBoer’s Auto has begun a new apprenticeship program, consisting of a combination of on-the-job learning at DeBoer’s Hamburg shop and online learning through the National Automotive Parts Association (NAPA) training center.

One of the program’s main advantages is the ability to get paid while learning at the same time. The program is designed to be completed within 18 to 24 months in nine stages at no cost to the student. As an incentive to progress from one stage to the next, DeBoer’s offers an increase in paid compensation as the apprentice reaches each of the nine milestones.

Vehicle manufacturers will often issue a recall notice to vehicle owners and suggest they bring theirs in for repairs. In some cases, your car may have already experienced the issue that prompted the recall notice and you’ve had it fixed. While you might think you’re out of luck, you have the option to get reimbursed for the repair work. Depending on the type of repair work that was required, you could put several hundreds of dollars or more back into your pocket. Here’s what you need to know.

When the winter turns to spring, we start seeing potholes come up all over the roads. This happens for various reasons, but most likely due to the extensive amount of salt brine spread on the roads and snow plows constantly operating throughout the winter. It’s hard to see some potholes until it’s too late and before you know it, you’ve hit one at a high rate of speed and sustained damage to your vehicle as a result. What you do immediately after hitting one is important, so follow these tips to ensure the appropriate action is taken.