When your engine or transmission goes bad, you don’t have a choice but to get it fixed as soon as possible. It can be stressful dealing with problems of this severity since the repairs are typically costly. You have a couple of different options to consider. One will be cheaper upfront but likely cost more in the long run. The other will cost a little more now, but you most likely will not have any issues for a long time. Here’s what you need to know about rebuilding vs. remanufacturing vehicle engines and transmissions.

DeBoer’s Auto regularly works with insurance companies to help our customers end up in the best situation possible. When you bring your vehicle to us for an auto repair, we can determine whether an insurance claim is possible. There are a few different types of insurance to know about liability, comprehensive, and collision. 

Liability is the one you must have and kicks in when you damage other people’s property. Comprehensive insurance covers you in the case of theft, fire, and other types of damages. Collision insurance covers and indemnifies you when you have a collision with other items or vehicles. We will focus on comprehensive and collision to help you better understand what auto repairs might be covered under those policies. 

When you get the dreaded P0420 code, it means your catalytic converter is below a certain threshold where it can’t produce emissions properly going out of the tailpipe. The result is the check engine light illuminating and you won’t pass your state inspection until you get it fixed. The good news is you have a couple of different options for replacing your catalytic converter so you can pass inspection.

DONATING your Vehicle-What You Should Know

Benny's Bodega donation program is a 501(c)(3) vehicle donation program. The car donation program offers a simple alternative to selling or trading in your unwanted vehicle. In return for your donation, you receive the maximum possible tax deduction. Best of all, your donation helps this organization to provide assistance to the working poor and their families.

If you experienced some driving difficulties in the recent snowstorms, or during other bad road conditions, it may have been due to poor tire traction. If your tires not performing the way they used to, they may need to be replaced. First of all, we hope that you arrived safely at your destination. 
Secondly, we would highly suggest that it’s time to address your tires. Lucky for you, your hesitation might have paid off for you.

Only two states have a dual system for vehicle inspections and New Jersey is one of those states. What it means is you can have your vehicle inspected at a private inspection facility (PIF) or a central inspection facility (CIF). There are a couple of differences you need to know to ensure you take your vehicle to the right facility. 

Everyone who owns a vehicle in New Jersey has to pass a state inspection to keep driving it legally. Sometimes you may think everything with your vehicle is fine until you receive the dreaded failed inspection notice. There are a few things to know about how the inspection process works. And most importantly, you should know what steps to take if your vehicle receives a failed inspection. We’ve got you covered with all the relevant information.

When people think of DeBoer’s Auto, the first thing that comes to mind is usually the quality service we provide. We couldn’t be happier about all of the satisfied customers we have helped in the past years, but we are never completely satisfied. That’s why we wanted to take our service up a notch and release a new book dedicated to helping fleet owners thrive. It’s called Profitable Fleet Management Guide For Small and Medium Size Businesses. Our goal for the book is to help small business owners succeed by thinking smarter and using practical tips in their businesses.