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

Repairs are costly and we all want to avoid them including our team here at Hoff's Automotive, Inc.! It's our job and we take it seriously. Here, it is all about keeping your car or truck serviced and looking for problems "before" they happen to avoid those high repair costs and ensuring you avoid any breakdowns when it's hot outside or cold outside as either is a problem for our Hackettstown drivers! Nobody can forsee a flat tire or blowout due to running over a nail, but we can avoid some of the regular issues we see all the time such as....

Here at Hoff's Automotive, Inc. in Hackettstown we often do diagnostics and sometimes the problem is obvious after hooking the car up to the computer and reading the codes. However, sometimes it isn't obvious during a test drive or after hooking it up to all those computer programs! You know there is a problem and a Check Engine Light is on with the fleet customer telling you the car has been having issues starting and the light has been going off and on depending on several factors. No pattern, no simple answer but the problem becomes obvious when you start following the "threads of the issue" thanks to all that ASE Technician training.

There is a reason we check your brake fluid when you come in for a service check. Maintenance pays big dividends and we want to avoid high repair costs for our Hackettstown drivers. Did you know that brake service isn't just all about the brake pads, drums & rotors? That we have found low brake fluid to be the cause of a large percentage of brake issues here at Hoff's Automotive, Inc.? Seriously, brake fluid is an important part of your braking system and with your service intervals being less frequent on the newer vehicles 5,000-10,000 more miles this has become an issue! Why?...

It doesn't matter if you are driving a car or truck, jeep or SUV, a diesel 4x4 or a classic when those dash warning lights go off the first thing you do is think "how bad is it?" and "how much will it cost me?" followed quickly by "when was my last service visit?"!! Driving your vehicle longer safely is all about getting it serviced based on what your vehicle manual recommends and these warning lights are alerting you to a situation that requires your attention.

While not all warning lights are a sign that disaster is imminent, no warning indicator light should ever be ignored!

I must say, I have been going to Hoffs auto for a number of years and have never had any disappointments. For the past couple of years I've also brought my husband’s car there. I highly recommend them. They are very honest, professional, friendly staff, and do a good job, at a decent price. It’s very hard to find honest mechanics and the dealerships always charge more.

- Val V (Facebook Recommendation)

Been going to Hoff’s for YEARS! Just picked my car up from a really big job. My Explorer was done on time and is driving like brand new! Highly recommend!

- Kelly B (Facebook Recommendation)

We highly recommend Hoffs Automotive on Grand Ave in Hackettstown. They got it right the 1st time and spent countless hours researching and going over our options. Very honest, reliable, and they get it done! Linda and the crew are the BEST!

- P T (5-Star Google Review)

I do not know how to thank the owner of this shop. My tire exploded on independence day, and everything was closed. I casually stopped at his house and asked for help then he went and open his shop and set me up with a tire and I was able to continue my trip. God bless you, and your business sir keep up the good work.

- Ronaldo R (5-Star Google Review)