Automotive Industry News & Information - Van Meter Auto Repair

Service was great, so were the staff. Will definitely return for future car needs. It’s a wonderful feeling to know you have a reliable place when you need it. Thank you! - Judy W.

Great service/repair. I do a lot of my own work, but for everything else I go to them. Don't waste your time going to the dealer...Van Meter did the work better and at almost half what the dealer quoted. The dealer also tried to "sell" me on extras and got irritated when they realized I knew what I was talking about. To the dealer, I'm just a female. To Van Meter, I'm an experienced customer and they always go out of their way to satisfy. BTW: They tell it like it is. Very honest and upfront...good & bad. No surprises, just great service. - Sakura J.

Great group of guys that only replace what’s needed and explain everything in a way that everyone can understand. Will continue to come back for all future automotive needs. - Samual B.

Winter is officially on the way, whether it feels like it outside or not at the moment. Don’t let unusually warm weather trick you into letting your guard down...cold weather is just around the corner. Here is your winter preparation guide, from your trusted technicians at Van Meter Auto Repair in Mantua.

At Van Meter Auto Repair in Mantua, we have seen our fair share of preventable engine failures. Frequently, engine disaster could have been avoided if the driver had known beforehand what the warning lights or gauges on the dashboard indicated. While some dash lights are fairly benign, others indicate imminent trouble. This guide from Van Meter Auto Repair in Mantua will prepare you for the next time your car shows you a warning you shouldn’t ignore.

Air filters are an important part of vehicle maintenance. What many people don’t realize is you actually have two filters; one for your engine, and a cabin filter to filter the air coming into your car. Both of them function the same way, but have entirely different purposes. They are often neglected, particularly the cabin filter, and yours may need to be changed right now. This guide, provided by Van Meter Auto Repair in Mantua, highlights the importance of filters, symptoms of an overused one, and how to maintain them.

Transmissions, like engines, are a major component of your vehicle, and very expensive to replace. Transmissions often go out for very preventable reasons, and sometimes replacing one can be troublesome and expensive enough that it’s not even worth doing, depending on the vehicle. With the right maintenance, most transmissions are extremely reliable; it simply boils down to how well a transmission is cared for. Follow these tips to make your transmission last as long as possible, courtesy of Van Meter Auto Repair in Mantua.

An engine can last anywhere from 50 to 500,000 miles depending mostly on how well you maintain it. While some engines are certainly more reliable than others, all of them depend on maintenance to fulfill their greatest potential. Van Meter Auto Repair in Mantua has provided for you some of the determining factors of engine lifespan, to help you make sure your engine lasts as long as it possibly can.