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

We know how important a good exhaust setup is on a diesel truck. Whether you’re powered by a Cummins, a Duramax, a Powerstroke, or something else, your exhaust plays a major role in performance, engine sound, and even aesthetics. At Hoff's Automotive, Inc. in Hackettstown, NJ, our professional mechanics have the equipment, knowledge, and ability necessary to get your exhaust in shape.

Now that you know why your turbo is necessary, you’ll want to know what the turbocharger is made of. Turbos are intricate and precise components, but not actually all that complicated or difficult to understand. Here’s a rundown on the parts of a turbocharger, from Hoff's Automotive, Inc. in Hackettstown, NJ.

Whether you drive a Cummins, Duramax, or Powerstroke diesel truck, there’s a good chance you’re familiar with turbochargers. Over the past couple of decades, turbos have nearly become stock equipment on diesel pickups, and are becoming increasingly common on gas vehicles as well. But what are they, how do they work, and why are they there? Hoff's Automotive, Inc. in Hackettstown, NJ has the answers.

Obviously, your fuel delivery system is an extremely important aspect of the running condition of your truck. At Hoff's Automotive, Inc. in Hackettstown, our expert team of mechanics can treat and clean your fuel delivery system, ensuring you get the most out of your fleet.

If your car, truck or SUV is experiencing major engine issues, the technicians at Hoff's Automotive, Inc. in Hackettstown, NJ have you covered. You hear the engine knocking when it decides to start? Is there smoke pouring from your truck’s exhaust pipe? Whether you’re burning oil, your engine is on it’s last leg or has simply given up altogether, we can help. And if you’re not sure what you need, we can help with that too.

To some drivers, picking out the right tire is just as important – and just as much fun – as finding the right shoes is to a runner. For many people, they have found that shopping for tires is overwhelming because there are just so many choices. AT Hoff's Automotive, Inc. IN Hackettstown, NJ, our technicians are ready to help you make that decision.

Once you’ve got your fleet vehicle or commercial truck back on the road, it’s important to take the proper steps to keep it that way. At Hoff's Automotive, Inc. in Hackettstown, NJ we have you covered. Sometimes engines just wear out - but there’s a good chance your last engine took a turn for the worst as a result of maintenance issues that went unnoticed or weren’t taken care of in time.

Everyone from mechanics, to your uncle that works on cars, has at some point given you advice concerning engine oil. The fact of the matter is that while we are familiar with words like “synthetic” and “oil weight,” many people don’t know exactly what the terminology means, or why common knowledge about oil exists in the form that it does. At Hoff's Automotive, Inc. in Hackettstown, NJ, we keep things clear and simple. The more you know about your vehicle, the better equipped you are to keep it maintained, and we know a thing or two about vehicles. We have compiled a short list of common myths for you, most of which you’ve heard, but maybe never second guessed.