Automotive News & Information - Hoff's Automotive, Inc.

Since the first automobile, vehicle electronics have become increasingly more complex with every passing era. In the modern-day, your car, truck, or SUV likely depends on an array of modules, sensors, and components that control every aspect of how your vehicle runs and drives. Here’s what you need to know about your vehicle’s electronics systems, from Hoff's Automotive, Inc. in Hackettstown.

At Hoff's Automotive, Inc. in Hackettstown, NJ, we’ve seen and diagnosed every warning light in the book. Many people ignore their check engine light, and while it isn’t advised, often get away with it. Transmission warning lights are different, however. Here's what it means and what you should do when it comes on.

One of the most annoying sounds known to man is a loud squeal every time you start your car, truck, or SUV. What causes this, and what can you do to fix it? Hoff's Automotive, Inc. in Hackettstown, NJ has the answer.

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At Hoff's Automotive, Inc. in Hackettstown, NJ, we understand the importance of being on top of the latest in automotive technology. That’s why we invest heavily in top-notch diagnostic and programming equipment, and why we have technicians that know how to use it.

At Hoff's Automotive, Inc. in Hackettstown, we know how annoying a dead battery can be. Here’s some information on the subject, that will hopefully help you understand your battery issues a little better. If your battery dies after your car, truck, or SUV sits for a few hours, the battery itself isn’t necessarily the problem. While having the battery tested is a good place to start, many people mistakenly make a bad battery diagnosis, when actually something in the electrical system is to blame.

The most important part of your visit to any shop is making sure that your vehicle receives the best repair. While we uphold that standard, the team at Hoff's Automotive, Inc. will also go above and beyond to ensure that you get only the best customer service along with a competent repair.

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Transmissions are complicated and intricate pieces of equipment. Many general mechanic shops won’t touch a transmission, if it’s anything more than simply installing a new one. Transmissions are one aspect of a vehicle that even experienced mechanics often don’t dare delve into, and is easily the most mysterious and misunderstood system in the automotive world. You need a shop that you can trust to perform the best work on whatever your transmission may be in need of.

Good steering is an underrated and often neglected aspect of commercial truck driving. At Hoff's Automotive, Inc. in Hackettstown, we believe in making sure you have the best truck possible, whether you’re hauling something across town or across the country.