Automotive Industry News & Information - Van Meter Auto Repair

The serviced provided by Van Meter Auto Repair was excellent. They do the very best job they can as quickly as possible. - Regina R.

I have no complaints about Van Meter Auto Repair. They are quick, they did what I wanted, they explained everything and the customer service is friendly. - Patrick D.

Van Meter Auto Repair in Mantua is pleased to offer the remanufactured Holset HE351VE turbocharger to our customers for 2007 and current Cummins 6.7L diesel engine applications. Each JASPER remanufactured Cummins 6.7L Holset turbo undergoes a three-step balancing process. The turbine shaft/wheel assembly, and the compressor wheel, are individually balanced on a component balancer. The rotating assembly, or center section, is then balanced on a high-speed VSR machine. The center section is balanced at over 70,000 RPM. They verify balance is at .05 grams per square inch or below for best operation and improved turbo life.

Keith and his team are always professional and very helpful with analyzing issues with my cars. If they don't the answer right away they find it for you and present options. Best shop I've ever worked with. - Ed T.

It’s easier than ever to keep your car running smoothly for thousands of miles. If your vehicle has less than 50,000 miles on it today, chances are it still has 75 percent of its driving life ahead of it. That’s good news if you’re like the majority of Americans who are holding onto their vehicles longer that ever before.

It wasn’t that long ago that hitting the 100,000-mile mark on the odometer was a major milestone. Today, vehicles are built to last. With the proper maintenance and attention, there’s no reason you shouldn’t expect to see that 50,000-mile reading on the odometer one day roll right past 200,000 and keep on going. Here’s how to make that happen.

I was pleased with everything Van Meter Auto did for me. They handled the situation with my older vehicle very well. They were honest, the prices were good, and it was very convenient. - Don F.

Vehicle belts aren’t that different than the belts that hold up your trousers. They need to fit properly and stay in place, and if they break, sag, or wear out, you’ll probably wish you were wearing a different belt that day.

The same goes for the belts in your car. Your engine compartment is a punishing environment, and while all auto belts are made of materials designed to be both flexible and tough, even the toughest materials will eventually wear out due to the extreme temperatures under the hood.

Chances are you don’t pay much attention to your vehicle’s battery until it dies, when you get to perform the dreary dual task of waiting for a jump while simultaneously calling for an appointment to get a new battery fitted. Of course, that’s if you’re sure it’s the battery that’s dead in the first place. The only way to be certain is to take it in to be tested. However, it generally helps to know the health of your car battery prior to finding yourself stranded.

This was my first visit to Van Meter Auto and I will definitely be returning! I appreciated everything they did for me. - Ryan M.

Van Meter has good customer service, are always willing to help and have reasonable prices. - Chrissy M.

I've been going to Van Meter Auto for a long time and they always do a really good job. They are the best. - Melissa F.