Shopping for a mechanic can be an overwhelming process for some people due to the various options available. The default decision many people make involves choosing the mechanic that offers the lowest price. While you may get lucky and find the highest quality mechanic at the lowest price in the area, chances are you’ll be sacrificing some important things and potentially end up spending more money in the long-term. The one thing you should focus on instead is value. Here are some ways that specific mechanics offer better value than others.

Winter weather will be here before you know it, so now is the time to start preparing your vehicle. The last thing you want to happen is getting stranded in your driveway and not being able to go to work because of a dead battery or having to wait for several minutes for the windshield to defrost. There are plenty of other safety concerns to be aware of as well when it comes to driving during the winter. We’ve got you covered with five ways to prepare your vehicle for the winter months.

Choosing an auto repair shop to handle your vehicle repairs and maintenance can be difficult since consumers have many different options to choose from. Many people make the mistake of taking their vehicles to the most convenient location or the ones that offer the lowest prices. The problem with this is the repair shop may not be qualified to do the repair you need, don’t provide any workmanship guarantees, and end up costing you more money in the long run. Here are important characteristics to look for when choosing an auto repair shop.

Buying a new vehicle every few years can get expensive and make you pay a lot more than you need to for automobiles. Some people want to avoid paying for costly repairs so much that they would prefer to buy a new vehicle every time a repair is needed. While this may be justified in some cases depending on the vehicle’s age and condition, many times the repair could have been prevented in the first place. The secret to keeping your vehicle for many years is preventative maintenance, and we’ve explained why it’s so important.

One of the things we take great pride in at DeBoer’s Auto is understanding the busy lives our customers have. Bringing in your vehicle for regular maintenance or to have something repaired is rarely convenient and can be time-consuming. Our goal is to be as efficient as possible in everything we do and provide the best care to your vehicle so you can have some of your time back. Here are the ways we do that.

During the summer months, we often take our vehicle’s A/C system for granted. It’s easy to push a button or turn a dial and feel the cool air blasting in your face. But when your A/C system fails, the warm air can create a very uncomfortable environment inside the vehicle. There are only a few components of an A/C system that could be problematic and cause it to fail, and we’ve explained them so that you can have a better understanding.

Have you ever noticed a musty smell when you turn your A/C system on in your vehicle? This is a common problem people experience in the spring and summer months and usually only means you should bring your vehicle in for an A/C cleaning service. A quick clean of the system can leave the interior of your vehicle smelling fresh and free of any contaminants so you know you’re breathing in fresh air.

The uncertainty in the world today can present individuals and families with questions about how to manage finances. Some payments may be unavoidable as they are part of everyday life, but you can also get creative with things like car payments. The COVID-19 pandemic has made many people cautious about how they spend their money, especially since there is so much uncertainty as to whether it will come back for a second wave or not. DeBoer’s Auto wants to bring you a little peace of mind by offering simple tips for avoiding car payments in the long-term.

Every company has a motto or a tagline, but sometimes the daily grind of doing business can make them shift away from their beliefs. At DeBoer’s Auto, our tagline is we want to help our customers live life uninterrupted. This is evident in our practices and workmanship every day, but we take it to the next level and go the extra mile to prove our tagline is true to our customers. Here’s why we are in business for our customers and how we take care of them with our daily actions.

Toyota vehicles have a long-standing reputation of being reliable and not needing many significant repairs throughout the life of the vehicle. However, no vehicle is perfect and having a routine maintenance schedule set is critical to extending the life of the car. Certain Toyota models made during a specific time range have been tied to oil consumption problems recently that car owners need to be aware of to protect their investment.