Automotive Industry News & Information - D & E Service Center

When it comes to driving with your family on board, the only thing that matters is safety. Generally, this comes down to basic safety practices, making sure you are aware of them, and practicing them every time. When it comes to vehicle safety, small steps go a long way. Here are some things to keep in mind, from D & E Service Center in Andover, NJ.

Obviously, your brakes are essential. However, it’s easy to neglect or ignore brake issues, and even miss them altogether; as long as the truck still stops, many people don’t see the need to have their brakes serviced. From D & E Service Center in Andover, NJ, here are some common brake issues, and why you should fix them.

Obviously, your brakes are essential. However, it’s easy to neglect or ignore brake issues, and even miss them altogether; as long as the car, truck, or SUV still stops, many people don’t see the need to have their brakes serviced. From D & E Service Center in Andover, here are some common brake issues, and why you should fix them.

Your drive belts run everything - your AC, power steering, alternator, and water pump are all dependent on the belts that turn them. At D & E Service Center in Andover, our goal is to keep your truck maintained, so you’re never stuck out on the road. Drive belts are a critical part of that goal.

Has the day finally come to replace your engine? If your engine is tired, worn out, and problematic, we can help at D & E Service Center. First, let's take a look at remanufactured engines; what they are, what ‘remanufactured’ means and why they’re a great way to give your car a new life.

Manual transmissions are durable, reliable pieces of equipment. Still, sometimes problems arise. D & E Service Center in Andover has the answer to a question that plagues many manual transmissions; why does my transmission pop out of gear?

It makes sense that a car that is rarely driven will last longer, right? It may seem counterintuitive, but that isn’t necessarily the case. Vehicles are meant to be driven, and various issues can arise if they aren’t stored properly or driven fairly regularly. If you have a car, truck, or SUV that you only drive occasionally, in the summer, to car shows, etc., this one is for you. Here’s what you need to know, from D & E Service Center in Andover, NJ.

Your car’s radio and headlights, plus a slew of other important functions, are powered by an electrical current generated by your vehicle’s engine. A vital part of generating electricity is having a place to store it while it’s not being used. This is where your car battery comes into play. The battery of your vehicle holds electrical energy while the car is off in order to help the engine turn over and create a spark to start internal combustion. Without a working battery, your car will not be able to start. If you allow our team here at D & E Service Center to perform proper maintenance, an average car battery can start your car reliably for roughly four years.