Rough winters often lead to a harsher pothole season, and that’s exactly what we’ve experienced this year. The freeze-thaw cycles can cause some damage to the roads when you consider the salt brine hitting the roads and the snow plows clearing them off. As the potholes are starting to form, it’s important to know the five most common types of damage your car can experience when you hit one.

March is the month to celebrate women’s history, and we thought there’s no better way to celebrate it than talking about the great women that work at DeBoer’s Auto. It can be challenging working in an industry primarily dominated by males, but we have hired strong women who have persevered and constantly overcome obstacles to become assets to our company. We would like to introduce you to Colleen, Tina, and Heidi from DeBoer’s Auto as we celebrate Women’s History Month.

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The promise of spring coming has the birds chirping and the sun shining a little brighter. Getting out of winter hibernation and taking a nice leisurely ride can help cure cabin fever. Hitting the road with new tires can make the experience that much better.

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One of the things we know about living here in the northeast is we experience all kinds of weather conditions and challenges while driving, all while hoping the winter will in fact end and that spring will bring warmth and sunshine. What we also experience is that when the piles of snow do indeed melt, we are left with some serious damage to our roadways. Crater-sized potholes that threaten to suck us into the abyss. The uneven pavement and unexpected knock when you hit one of those is a jolt to your nervous system, not to mention your vehicle’s suspension,

Car maintenance usually isn’t something people want to think about or take care of because of the costs involved. But the truth is paying a few hundred dollars in maintenance now could save you thousands of dollars in repairs in the long-run. Setting goals can help you stay on track with your vehicle maintenance and keep more of your hard-earned money in your pocket. Here are some routine car maintenance goals that can help you save money.

Part one of our two-part blog series on phone apps to improve your driving experience focused on utility apps. Now we would like to focus more on apps that can provide entertainment while you’re driving. These are especially valuable if you spend a lot of time in the vehicle, whether it’s traveling to work every day or going on long trips. There are apps for the entire family to enjoy and make your driving experience a smooth one. Check out these apps that can make any ride in your vehicle more enjoyable for everyone.

Phone apps have become a part of our everyday lives. It seems like any time you have a situation where something could be more convenient, chances are there’s an app that can help. We want to focus on your overall driving experience, and the role phone apps can play in it. Part one of our two-part blog series focuses on utility apps that could make your driving experience better.

Whether you’ve owned a pet your entire life or if pet ownership is a new experience for you due to the pandemic, keeping them safe is always a priority. You can’t stay home with them all the time, and if you like to travel, you may want to bring them along with you on some trips. Pet safety while traveling is important to ensure they have everything they need on your journey. Here are five ways to travel safely with your pets.

Maintaining your vehicle is critical to extending the life of it. However, sometimes the things you try to do yourself can cause more harm than good. Other times you may think you can drive a few more hundred miles on your tires that have low pressure, but you’re actually creating other damage at the same time. We’ve discussed five things your automotive technicians wish you wouldn’t do to your vehicle to make their job easier and make your car last longer.