You may be wondering how this chemistry lesson relates to our work on cars. The ideal gas theory is an equation that uses P for pressure and V for volume. This theory explains what happens to the air in your tires during cold weather. As the temperature drops, the pressure in your tires decreases due to a direct correlation. This is the reason why you may see your tire light come on every morning during the winter months.

The formula for the ideal gas theory is PV = NRT. This means that the pressure times volume equals the number of moles of air multiplied by the gas constant rate and temperature. Although we cannot control the weather, we can help you when your tire pressure is low and direct you on how to keep your tire pressure in a safe range so that you can travel safely.

As the temperature starts to drop and the winter months approach, it's time to start thinking about preparing your vehicle for the harsh weather ahead. Although it can be tempting to put off repairs or services and use your funds towards holiday shopping, ensuring that your vehicle is ready for winter can prevent accidents and breakdowns. 

We’d all like to think that there’s a little girl/boy scout within us, and what’s the first thing we’re taught?? Be Prepared. Emergencies can strike at any time, and it's crucial to be ready for them, particularly when you've become stranded in your vehicle.

As a car owner, you might have found yourself in a situation where you need a quick check-up on your vehicle. That's where our no-wrench inspection comes in. Our technician will take about 15 minutes to look over your vehicle either for a general overview or for a specialized or specific lookover. This inspection includes a checkover of the vehicle and pulling codes for specific concerns should there be an emergency or a specific dashboard light on.

Where has the summer gone? School has already started for some kids, while others will be starting in the coming weeks. This time of year always provides an opportunity to remind you that time doesn’t slow down or stop for anyone. Taking your kids to school and extracurricular activities make for busy mornings and evenings. But have you ever wondered what you’ll do if you have vehicle trouble? Most people haven’t, and when you take your vehicle to DeBoer’s Auto, you won’t need to.

Sending your child off to college can be difficult enough as a parent. But with all the other things you will be worrying about, you shouldn’t have to worry about the reliability of the vehicle your college student is driving. This quick vehicle maintenance checklist can have your child’s vehicle prepared for going away so they won’t be stranded.

DeBoer’s Auto is proud to have expanded our services with our new fleet and truck center. Anyone who has driven by our shop has likely noticed some activity going on, which is all to better serve our customers. We understand with any changes that occur come plenty of questions from existing and potential customers. We would like to answer some of the most common questions we have received over the past few weeks as it relates to our new fleet and truck center.

Anyone who has driven by DeBoer’s Auto recently may have noticed our new fleet and truck center is getting very close to being completed. We are thrilled to have additional space and equipment to provide even better service to our customers. However, one of the most common questions we have received is whether we are keeping our old shop. The answer is yes and here’s what you need to know about how we will operate going forward.

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.