Automotive News & Information - D & E Service Center

As cars become more technologically advanced, the importance of your vehicle’s battery becomes more important. In the old days, a car battery essentially worked, or it didn’t; if it was good enough to start the car, it was good enough. Moderns vehicles are a different story. A faulty battery can cause a variety of issues, including engine codes, sensor failures, irregular transmission behavior, and the list goes on.

Battery failure often causes issues that are commonly misdiagnosed, and in the hands of the wrong auto repair shop, a mechanic may spend hundreds of your hard-earned dollars chasing problems that don’t exist. At D & E Service Center in Andover, NJ, our mechanics are familiar with modern vehicles and the problems that accompany them.

Flat tires are a huge inconvenience. The only thing worse than having a flat on your way home from work is having to wait on a tow truck to come to get you. D & E Service Center in Andover, NJ wants to give you some tips on how to change your own tire so that you can keep money in your pocket and get your car back on the road.

The most important part of your visit to any shop is making sure that your vehicle receives the best repair. While we uphold that standard, the team at D & E Service Center will also go above and beyond to ensure that you get only the best customer service along with a competent repair.

If you own or operate a fleet or commercial truck, you’re likely no stranger to dashboard warning lights. Increasingly, a common source of headache for many operators is the ABS, or Anti-lock Braking System light. Here’s what you need to know from D & E Service Center in Andover, NJ.

Your Ram, Chevy, or Ford diesel pickup is a big truck. All that weight takes some strong stopping power and takes its toll on your brake pads - especially if you ever pull a trailer or carry heavy loads. Whenever you need a brake job, D & E Service Center in Andover, NJ has your back.

Chevrolet, Ford and Ram diesel pickups are well-built machines. Still, sometimes they break down. Here’s what you can do to prevent that from happening and reduce the cost of a more expensive repair. At D & E Service Center in Andover, NJ our diesel customers are important to us and we want your diesel to last you.

Every time you get into your diesel truck you probably forget all the safety features your vehicle has for you in case of an accident. Airbags are one of the greatest features of modern diesel trucks, though they aren’t often considered until you need them. From D & E Service Center in Andover, NJ, here’s a nod to one of the better vehicle advancements of our time and why it's important not to ignore warning signs.

If your transmission isn’t shifting correctly, you’ll want to be careful about how you choose to proceed. The best thing to do is turn the vehicle off and have a professional take a look at it, but if that isn’t an option, there are some steps you can take to ensure nothing gets damaged. At D & E Service Center in Andover, NJ we can take a look at your issues and also give you some tips on what to do when that option isn't available yet.