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.

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. 

Whether you have an obvious mouse problem at your home or not, there’s still a chance you could have one at any time. Mice can cause major damage in and around your home in many ways, including on your vehicle. They love getting under the hood during the winter since it’s warmer than being outside in the weather elements. The problem is they can cause serious damage to your vehicle. We’ve explained a potential solution to keep them away.

Our employees at DeBoer’s Auto love to come to work every day for many reasons. One is because we all love working on cars and making customers happy, but we also genuinely like to have fun. A game we like to play often is show-and-tell. You might have played this when you were a kid or play it with your children now and can attest to how great of a game it is. We take it up a notch at DeBoer’s Auto and get our customers involved in our show-and-tell games by letting them see their vehicle in our shop while we tell them what they need to know about it.