Automotive News & Information - D & E Service Center

At D & E Service Center in Andover, cars are our passion, so naturally, we like to keep up with new technology on the market. At the moment, surprisingly the current trend is moving towards a goal you may not expect; self-driving vehicles. You’ve probably heard about self-driving cars a little bit here and there on the news, but it likely still seems somewhere in the realm of science fiction to you. However, the reality is that self-driving cars are on the way and maybe here sooner than you think. Already, almost all major automobile manufacturers are dumping billions of dollars into research and development for self-driving cars, and even companies like Uber are jumping on board.

For obvious reasons, air brakes are an essential part of your rig. They also add a level of complication to the braking system that a conventional vehicle doesn’t have. At D & E Service Center in Andover, our mechanics have the knowledge, equipment, and ability necessary to keep your air brakes in top shape.

At D & E Service Center in Andover, we know that in order to keep your car in good shape, it helps to know how it works. Here’s a quick rundown of a system that’s very important, but you take for granted until there’s a problem; your brakes. While there is a multitude of configurations and levels of complexity in automotive brake systems, they all essentially work the same way. Disregarding anti-lock brake systems and the like, this is how braking works in its simplest form.

Transmissions, while generally durable, can be highly complicated devices. For this reason, they are also expensive to replace, and maintaining one will save you a lot of headache and money in the future. This article from D & E Service Center in Andover, NJ discusses how your driving habits affect your transmission. While automatic transmissions are by far the most common, there are still a considerable number of manual transmissions on the road, so this article covers both.

Making the call to get a new transmission can be difficult. At D & E Service Center in Andover, NJ, we’re here to help you make the right choice.

Here are 10 steps to keep your car up and running from our team here at D & E Service Center! Whether you choose to do the maintenance yourself or take your car to see our professional service technicians, the non-profit Car Care Council recommends 10 basic maintenance procedures to keep your vehicle running its best.

air pressure guage with mechanic putting air in tires

Good tire maintenance is important. At D & E Service Center in Andover, we know how to make tires last, and why it’s important to service them regularly. An easy and effective aspect of tire maintenance is correct air pressure; here’s what you need to know.

Transmission work is a world of precision and attention to detail. Transmission specialists, like the technicians at D & E Service Center in Andover, NJ, chose to specialize in transmission work partly because they have a knack for both. It’s just one of the things that make us the best in the business.