Driving Tips

  • How Low Is Too Low - Let's Talk About Your Fuel Gauge

    gas pump putting fuel into vehicle

    If you drive a car, truck, or SUV that runs on gasoline, there's a good chance you’ve run it low on fuel a few times (or more than a few times,) and maybe even run out of gas completely a time or two. At Van Meter Auto Repair in Mantua, NJ, we like to provide information applicable to you. Running a vehicle low on fuel is something we’re all guilty of, and most of us don’t think twice about it. But, can it be bad for your car?

  • How Your Speed Impacts Your Vehicle

    Woman driving a vehicle

    At Van Meter Auto Repair in Mantua, NJ, we understand that driving style affects your vehicle’s performance and reliability. You probably know that frequent, hard acceleration is bad for your engine and transmission, but what about speed?

  • Is Your Vehicle Not Steering Right?

    Person driving with hands on the steering wheel

    Good steering is an underrated, and often neglected aspect of driving. At Van Meter Auto Repair in Mantua, NJ, we believe in making sure you have the best vehicle possible, whether you’re driving across town or traveling long distance.

  • Take care of it or high repair bills? Which do you prefer?

    Oil gunked up on an engine.

    We see this with our fleet customers, our regular Mantua car pool drivers and our diesel truck drivers so it isn't just one type of driver that ends up with a nightmare on their hands costing thousands of dollars to repair, asking about the costs of a JASPER replacement engine!  The fact is your driving habits and maintenance habits can easily avoid this issue!  6 EASY STEPS - Service, Tires, Don't Ignore Service Engine Lights, Keep it Clean & Stop Driving Crazy!

  • Terrible Gas Mileage is a Thing of the Past

    inside view of gas tank of car with gas getting put inWith a few exceptions, today’s vehicles get much better gas mileage than they did even a couple of decades ago, despite getting constantly heavier and more powerful. How do they do it? Here are the points, from Van Meter Auto Repair in Mantua, NJ.
  • Towing with your diesel truck.

    truck pulling a trailer

    Is your truck used for towing? Whether you’re looking to upgrade your current setup or rig up something new, our technicians have you covered. Here’s some useful information on towing equipment, from Van Meter Auto Repair in Mantua, NJ.

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