Automotive Tips - Hoff's Automotive, Inc.

Your drivetrain is where most of the process of moving your vehicle occurs. The drivetrain includes all the parts powered by the engine to turn the wheels, including the transmission, axles, or driveshafts that combine efforts to propel your car forward (or backward, when you’re in reverse.) At Hoff's Automotive, Inc. in Hackettstown, NJ, our drivetrain specialists are well equipped to keep your car, truck, or SUV reliably on the road and running smoothly along.

Whatever type of truck you run in your fleet, they all have a driveshaft that connects the transmission to the differential, transferring power to the wheels. At Hoff's Automotive, Inc. in Hackettstown, NJ, we specialize in diesel truck and fleet vehicle maintenance and repair, including precision driveshaft care.

If you own a rear-wheel-drive car, truck, or SUV then your vehicle is equipped with a differential. Like any other component on your car, maintaining your differential is an important aspect of keeping your vehicle reliably on the road. From Hoff's Automotive, Inc. in Hackettstown, NJ, here’s what you need to know.

While fuel pump issues are common, they often get misdiagnosed. What is your fuel pump, how do you know if yours is bad, and what should you do about it? At Hoff's Automotive, Inc. in Hackettstown, NJ, we are going to make sure that you are an informed driver so you know what to look for and what you should do about it.

Modern cars are marvels of technological ability. If you drive a luxury or performance vehicle, you especially understand how advanced cars and SUVs have become. At Hoff's Automotive, Inc. in Hackettstown, NJ, we provide what run of the mill service centers can’t; a deep understanding of luxury and performance vehicles, and the equipment necessary to care for them.

At Hoff's Automotive, Inc. in Hackettstown, NJ, we know that transmissions are witchcraft to most people. More often than not, if major damage has occurred, it’s a lot more time and cost effective to just replace the entire unit and get a fresh start. Here’s what to look out for, from Hoff's Automotive, Inc. in Hackettstown, NJ.

hand on the manual gearbox of a stick shift

Manual transmissions aren’t necessarily simple, but they’re much easier to understand in concept than their automatic counterparts. You’re probably aware there are gears in manual transmissions - but there’s a little more to it than that. Here are some of the major components you’ll find in a manual transmission.

A quality product is only as good as the quality of the installation. You’re dropping some serious money on an engine replacement, on a car that’s worth even more. Hoff's Automotive, Inc. in Hackettstown, NJ is here to make sure you get the quality install you need.