Fluid being poured into vehicle

The condition of your transmission fluid can tell you a lot about the condition of the transmission itself. At HMI Auto Care in Hackettstown, NJ, we want to help you be aware of what to look for and what we look for when servicing your transmission. 

At HMI Auto Care in Hackettstown, NJ, we know it isn’t always easy deciding what to do next when it comes to major engine repairs. Fortunately, that’s what we’re here for - to help you make the best decision for your situation.

car with for sale sign on the window

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, HMI Auto Care has some steps you can take to ensure you get the most for your car when it’s time to sell. 

emissions testing being done on a vehicle

On modern vehicles, the PCV system (Positive Crankcase Ventilation System) is essential to ensuring your car or truck is ready to go when you are and remains a long-lasting, reliable vehicle. It’s much more than just emissions control - your PCV system serves multiple purposes and is quite interesting! How does it work, and what are those purposes?  Here at HMI Auto Care in Hackettstown, NJ, we have those answers for you!

coolant being poured into the car

Whether you drive a BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Porsche (some exclusions apply), Subaru, or other performance automobiles, your car has a cooling system. With winter right around the corner, at HMI Auto Care we want to make sure your cooling system is ready for the cold.

transmission

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 HMI Auto Care 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.

Valves on car

In the realm of performance engines, valve adjustments are an essential part of keeping your car running its best. When you add customization to the mix, valve timing becomes even more critical, and it’s important the technician adjusting them really knows their stuff. At HMI Auto Care in Hackettstown, NJ, we’ve got you covered.

mechanic messing with a tire on a lifted car

The operation of your transmission depends on your hydraulics. Even if that sounds like a foreign language to you, at HMI Auto Care in Hackettstown, NJ, we speak the automotive language. We want you to understand what we're talking about, so here are the basics of the hydraulic functions behind your transmission.