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.

Having a vehicle is one of the necessities of life for many people. It’s especially important for people who live in rural areas where mass transportation options aren’t available. The problem is vehicles can be expensive when you buy them and repairs can seem like they cost even more sometimes. However, case studies show people who own their vehicles for a long time and take care of them properly may actually be saving up to $100,000 by doing so. Let’s take a look at how it works.

When it comes to maintaining your vehicle, it’s important to bring it to an auto repair shop you trust. Part of that trust involves knowing that the best possible products are being used to keep your vehicle maintained properly. Valvoline makes some of the top products in the automotive industry and they back up their products by offering their Valvoline VPS Service Plus Warranty. They believe in their products so much that they will warranty component failures up to $4,000. With the proper maintenance schedule and the use of Valvoline products, chances are you’ll never have to take advantage of the warranty program.

At DeBoer’s Auto, we work on a variety of fleets and vans for customers. Some examples include the Ford Transit, the Dodge ProMaster and the Mercedes Sprinter. Our focus today is on the Mercedes Sprinter vans since they are very popular and we see a lot of common problems with them from our customers. Properly maintaining this type of vehicle can prevent downtime for your business, and we can help you identify the most common problems before they become a significant issue.

Have you ever bought a new car at a dealership and the sales representative said you had to get all of your service and maintenance completed at their dealership to maintain your warranty? This has been a problem throughout New Jersey for years as it instills fear in the consumer that they don’t have the freedom to perform any maintenance or repairs on their own or by their favorite auto repair shop. With the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, these fears are no more and consumers have the freedom to take their vehicle anywhere for service, or service it themselves, while still maintaining their warranty.

At DeBoer’s Auto, our goal every day is to provide the highest level of quality service to every customer that walks through the door. This starts and ends with the quality of the person we hire for each position. We are excited to announce the newest member of our team, Tina Ormond, as a Service Specialist at DeBoer’s Auto. Not only will Tina provide exceptional knowledge on the frontlines to do an outstanding job, but we are confident our customers will love interacting with her when they walk in the door.

We are so excited to announce that after undergoing rigorous inspections, technical training and meeting the required criteria for certifications that DeBoer's is now a AAA certified auto repair facility. We are proud and honored to be accepted into such an elite club. 

My Nan, Ruth Salmon, was from Hazelton, PA; Pennsylvania Dutch country. She married my Grandfather John Paul Salmon in 1946. His family migrated to America from Ireland during the potato famine. Although Nan wasn't of Irish heritage, she did everything she could to make him happy. His family was large and they loved to gather for all occasions, especially Saint Patrick's Day. Her first attempt at St.Patrick's Day dinner was a disaster. But after a few trials, she nailed the "Best Corned Beef in America and Ireland!" Well at least according to John. 😉 From that day forward Nan's St. Patrick's Day Dinner always drew a crowd and she was famous for her corned beef. She kept her recipe a secret until late into her adult life. It was a way she could get all the kids and grandchildren (and now great grandchildren) together.

For small business owners, taking care of your fleet is likely one of your top priorities. Buying new vehicles from the dealership may be a great option for your company for various reasons. However, when it comes time to service them, chances are going back to the dealership isn’t your best option. Here are some of the reasons why DeBoer’s Auto can take the headaches out of servicing your fleet and keeping them in top shape.