Automotive Industry News & Information - D & E Service Center

“Transfer case” is a term you may have heard in discussions about transmissions. But what is it, and what does it do? D & E Service Center in Andover wants to keep you up to date and knowledgeable in your vehicle. Different aspects of your vehicle provide different issues and solutions.

If you drive a car, truck, or SUV with a manual transmission, the pressure plate is an integral part of your vehicle. From D & E Service Center in Andover, here’s what you need to know.

It’s easier than ever to keep your fleet running smoothly for thousands of miles. If a vehicle has less than 50,000 miles on it today, chances are it still has 75 percent of its driving life ahead of it. That’s good news if you’re a company managing a fleet of vehicles. It wasn’t that long ago that hitting the 100,000-mile mark on the odometer was a major milestone. Today, vehicles are built to last. With the proper maintenance and attention, there’s no reason you shouldn’t expect to see that 50,000-mile reading on the odometer one day roll right past 200,000 and keep ongoing. Here at D & E Service Center, we're going to give you some tips on how to make that happen!

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. Modern 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.

If you drive a Mercedes, Porsche, Subaru, BMW, Jaguar, or other performance and luxury vehicle, you’re a person who appreciates the value of quality. At D & E Service Center, we share that appreciation - that’s why we specialize in quality cars and take pride in quality work.

The term “overdrive” is one you are most likely familiar with. What is overdrive though, really, and why is it important? D & E Service Center in Andover, NJ has the answer.

It’s no secret, commercial truck tires are expensive. The good news is, if one of your tires is experiencing issues, D & E Service Center in Andover, NJ has you covered. We want to make sure your fleet stays fully operational and you on the road! Here are some things to keep your eye on when it comes to your tires and tips to keep your tires lasting.

Don’t you hate it when potholes sneak up on you? There is a lot of money being spent on vehicle damage due to potholes. Do you know what parts of your car could receive the most damage?