Automotive Industry News & Information - Van Meter Auto Repair

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Your car’s radio and headlights, plus a slew of other important functions, are powered by an electrical current generated by your vehicle’s engine. A vital part of generating electricity is having a place to store it while it’s not being used. This is where your car battery comes into play. The battery of your vehicle holds electrical energy while the car is off in order to help the engine turn over and create a spark to start internal combustion. Without a working battery, your car will not be able to start. If you allow our team here at Van Meter Auto Repair to perform proper maintenance, an average car battery can start your car reliably for roughly four years.

If you've been driving for any amount of time, you’re probably aware that your car, truck, or SUV needs a wheel alignment on occasion. However, did you know that depending on what you drive, your rear wheels may also require attention? Here’s what you need to know about rear wheel alignments, from Van Meter Auto Repair in Mantua, NJ.

For obvious reasons, air brakes are an essential part of your rig. They also add a level of complication to the braking system that a conventional vehicle doesn’t have. At Van Meter Auto Repair in Mantua, our mechanics have the knowledge, equipment, and ability necessary to keep your air brakes in top shape.

At Van Meter Auto Repair, there’s a reason we’re the top rated truck repair center in Mantua, NJ; we do it all. While many shops shy away from the more complicated aspects of truck repair, we have the tools and people to get the job done.

Your truck’s alignment is an essential aspect of its reliability and ride quality. From Van Meter Auto Repair in Mantua, NJ, here’s what you should know about the alignment on your Chevrolet, Dodge, or Ford diesel pickup, from symptoms to keep an eye on, to how it affects your vehicle.

JASPER Engines and Transmissions is pleased to announce that the JASPER 4-Speed Transmission is being used by 28 team/driver combinations in the 2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series season.

This is an exciting leap as the same transmission was used by 12 team/driver combinations in the series in 2021. These team/driver combinations accounted for 19 wins, 84 top-five finishes, and 147 top-ten finishes for the 2021 season.

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At Van Meter Auto Repair in Mantua, NJ, we know that the key to keeping a transmission reliable and in shape is taking care to prevent an issue in the first place. Here, we’ll explore a condition that has a lot of potentials to cause your transmission harm; overheating.

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 distances.