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If your transmission is slipping, what are your options? As you’ve seen, a variety of issues can cause a transmission to slip. Likewise, repairs differ widely depending on the issue. Our highly trained technicians at Hoff's Automotive, Inc. in Hackettstown, NJ can recommend your best options. Here are some steps you should take to make sure your repair is as simple and cost effective as possible.

Whether your diesel pickup is a Dodge, Chevrolet, or Ford, it’s undoubtedly a well-made, heavy-duty machine. However, when an issue does arise, trust Hoff's Automotive, Inc. in Hackettstown to keep you on the road.

Parked car with a puddle where it is leaking

Leaky transmissions can be a pain. Not only do they make a mess on the underside of your car, and in your driveway, but the transmission fluid is expensive and inconvenient to deal with. At from Hoff's Automotive, Inc. in Hackettstown, NJ we want you to be an informed driver so here’s some information about where transmission leaks start, and how to end them.

Trucks aren’t like cars...your average personal vehicle usually holds about 5 quarts of oil, and you are supposed to change it every 3-5k miles. However, the same logic doesn’t apply to large trucks. At Hoff's Automotive, Inc. in Hackettstown, NJ, we know how important proper oil changes and diagnostics are to keep your truck on the road, for hundreds of thousands of miles. Here’s what you need to know:

Woman checking out under the hood where steam is coming from

Something will go wrong with your car, truck, or SUV eventually. The important thing is knowing what to do, and how to deal with it. Just knowing what to do in a situation often means the difference between a quick repair and thousands of dollars worth of work. If you see steam coming from under the hood, it’s important to deal with it appropriately and quickly. Here’s what’s going on, and what to do, from Hoff's Automotive, Inc. in Hackettstown, NJ.

Fleet vehicles see a lot of wear and tear and need to be well taken care of if you expect them to last. For the best care, you need to choose technicians that are quick, efficient, know how to read the diagnostics and treat the issues. Our team at Hoff's Automotive, Inc. in Hackettstown, NJ has the experience and training necessary to diagnose and repair any issues that your fleet might be facing.

There comes a time in the life of every fleet vehicle or commercial truck when you have to decide - is it time to retire that truck or van, or should you put the money into fixing it? At Hoff's Automotive, Inc. in Hackettstown, NJ, we’re here to help.

Vacuum pressure plays a critical role in keeping your engine running smooth, and performing it’s best. From Hoff's Automotive, Inc. in Hackettstown, NJ, here’s some info on vacuum pressure, why you need it, and how to tell if you’ve got a vacuum leak.