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

The exhaust on your truck is an important series of components, that work together to insure smooth, reliable operation. At Hoff's Automotive, Inc. in Hackettstown, NJ, we also know that exhaust systems are especially susceptible to damage and rust; pipes, mufflers, and other parts are exposed to hazards on the road, and to the environment. This situation, combined with caustic emissions and extreme heat, create a perfect opportunity for problems to arise.

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 Hoff's Automotive, Inc. in Hackettstown, NJ we want to provide you with some information on where transmission leaks start and how to end them so that maybe we can eliminate any future leaks.

Automatic transmissions aren’t well understood outside of specialists like our technicians here at Hoff's Automotive, Inc. in Hackettstown, NJ. While it would be impossible to teach you enough to make you a transmission expert in a quick article, what we can do is give you the fundamental knowledge you need to have a good idea of what your transmission is doing and how it works. Being able to understand how your transmission works will help you identify any problems that may arise to prevent further wear and tear on your vehicle.

technician holding a clean and dirty air filter comparison in the front seat of a car

When driving around town, your vehicle's engine needs clean air to burn the fuel – and it needs a lot. In fact, a typical vehicle needs about 216,000 gallons of air for every tank of gas. All that air passes through a filter that catches the dust and dirt. Eventually, the filter gets completely full, and because the filter can only hold so much, dirt starts getting through. At Hoff's Automotive, Inc. in Hackettstown, we want to help you get the best air quality in your vehicle, but first, we want to explain the process of where this dirty air is going.

mechanic balancing a tire in the auto shop

Two things matter when mounting new tires on your truck or commercial vehicle. First, you want it done right. Second, you want it done fast. For both, Hoff's Automotive, Inc. in Hackettstown, NJ has you covered.

If you drive a performance or luxury vehicle, there are important points to remember in preserving not only your car or SUV, but it's resale value as well. Luxury and performance vehicles depreciate more quickly than other cars. Many who own these cars like to have the newest and the best of the best. In that way, the odds are stacked against you when trying to get a good price for your car. Fortunately, Hoff's Automotive, Inc. has some steps you can take to ensure you get the most for your car when it’s time to sell.

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.