Automotive News & Information - D & E Service Center

At D & E Service Center in Andover, NJ, we understand that maintenance is the difference between a truck that makes it to the million-mile mark and a truck that doesn’t come close. Here are some tips to keep your truck in shape for many miles to come.

The engine in your Chevrolet, Dodge, or Ford diesel pickup is the heart and soul of your truck. At D & E Service Center in Andover, NJ, we repair, rebuild, and replace engines with quality parts and builds, keeping your truck on the road for years to come.

Gear shift in car with manual transmission

By now, it’s likely you’ve heard someone claim “manuals get better gas mileage than automatics.” While in the past this has certainly been true – driving an automatic was truly a sacrifice, dramatically affecting acceleration, reliability, and gas mileage – is it still the case in the modern era? D & E Service Center in Andover, NJ has the answers.

You don’t have to buy a new, fuel-efficient car to get great fuel efficiency. No one wants to trade a fuel bill for a car payment, so take a look at our top 5 ways to save on fuel and you may just be able to pocket a little extra money at the end of the month.

Your Chevy, Ram or Ford pickup is equipped with an Electronic Control Unit, or ECU, that acts as the “brain” of your diesel truck. At D & E Service Center in Andover, NJ, we have the technology, technicians, and equipment necessary to reprogram and service even the most sophisticated electronic controls.

Transmissions are complex, and over time they will wear out and eventually break. Knowing what to look for will play a key role in preventing your transmission from failing prematurely. At D & E Service Center in Andover, NJ we want to give you some insight on how your transmission works and how it can fail.

Spark plugs have been around since the beginning, and play as important a role now as they did a hundred years ago. It’s a good idea to replace them as a set at regular intervals, but sometimes one will go bad sooner than the rest for one reason or another. How do you know if you have a bad spark plug? Here are some indicators, from D & E Service Center in Andover, NJ.

Your truck was built for work. Whether you drive a Ram, Chevy, or Ford diesel pickup, your truck was designed to endure, day in and day out. Nonetheless, eventually, there will come a time where your engine needs major repair - and you’ll have to make a decision on what to do next. At D & E Service Center in Andover, NJ, we’re here to help.