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

At some point or another, we’ve pretty much all dealt with a dead car battery. There’s a good chance you already know how to jump-start your car - if not, don’t worry! Here’s everything you need to know, from Hoff's Automotive, Inc. in Hackettstown, NJ.

Your tires are obviously important. However, it’s often underappreciated how much of a difference they make in the ride quality of your car, truck, or SUV, and what they can tell you about the condition of your vehicle. At Hoff's Automotive, Inc. in Hackettstown, NJ, we like to keep you well informed on what your vehicle is telling you, and how to keep it in good shape. Your tires have a lot to do with that.

Just because manual transmissions aren’t as common these days as they used to be, there are still many out there, and at Hoff's Automotive, Inc. in Hackettstown, NJ, our certified technicians know how to keep them running at their best.

Turbochargers are intricate and precise components, but not all that complicated or difficult to understand. By knowing the parts of your car’s turbocharger and its functions, you’ll have a much better idea of how one works. Hoff's Automotive, Inc. in Hackettstown, NJ has exactly what you’re looking for.

Your vehicle's cooling system is one of the most important systems in your vehicle. Inside your engine, spark plugs ignite the fuel within the cylinders to produce small explosions that propel your vehicle down the road. With small explosions comes scorching temperatures that can destroy your engine if not controlled. There are two types of cooling systems - liquid-cooled and air-cooled.

What condition are your tires in? At Hoff's Automotive, Inc. in Hackettstown, NJ, we want to make sure you can tell. A simple visual inspection is all you need - it’s easy if you know what to look for.

mechanic working on auto electrical system

Every year, vehicle electrical systems get a little more complicated. These days, many cars on the road contain up to a mile of wiring, running throughout every corner of the vehicle. With all those wires, there’s bound to be an issue at some point; Hoff's Automotive, Inc. in Hackettstown, NJ is here to help you recognize a potential electrical issue, and know what to do about it.

Exhaust issues are extremely common, no matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive. At Hoff's Automotive, Inc. in Hackettstown, NJ, we can get your exhaust back in shape in no time.

Exhaust issues tend to be neglected, and we get that; there are just other parts of your vehicle that you'd rather focus on. Besides a clogged catalytic converter, there isn’t much risk of damage from a bad exhaust system - it negatively affects your gas mileage, and the sound is annoying, but other than that, it’s an issue many people learn to live with.