suspension bushings

At HMI Auto Care in Hackettstown, NJ, we understand how frustrating it is when your vehicle makes mysterious noises that it shouldn’t be making. Here’s a rundown on suspension bushings, to help you figure out what that sound is you keep hearing.

pistons in a vehicle

There’s a good chance you don’t know much about pistons or engine building, which is why you rely on the technicians at HMI Auto Care in Hackettstown, NJ when your vehicle has a problem. However, there’s some practical information regarding modern engine design that helps you better care for your vehicle, and keep it going strong. Here are some important aspects of modern piston design, and what it means for you.

Transmission

Once your transmission has been replaced and you’re shifting smoothly once more, you’ll probably want to keep it running smoothly. Here are some tips from HMI Auto Care in Hackettstown, NJ to help keep you reliably on the road.

Under the hood

You’ve decided to replace your engine - but what do you replace it with? There are a few different options out there, and HMI Auto Care in Hackettstown, NJ has the info you need.

busy street with brake lights on on cars

If your brake lights are giving you trouble, it’s something you want to get fixed. It’s a safety hazard, and you might also get a ticket out of it. Why aren’t they working, and what can you do about it? HMI Auto Care in Hackettstown, NJ has the answers.

fleet of cars

At HMI Auto Care in Hackettstown, NJ, we understand the importance of a job well done. You need it done fast, but you also need it done right - cutting corners in the home stretch is obviously a bad idea.

alternator in a vehicle

Your alternator is a central component on any engine. The alternator is responsible for powering anything electronic on your vehicle, including the coils that fire your spark plugs (unless it’s a diesel). At HMI Auto Care in Hackettstown, NJ, we know a bad alternator when we see one - here’s how you can spot one too.

check engine light on in car dash

It’s a busy morning, you’ve finally gotten everyone where they need to be and you’re just pulling into the parking lot at work when your dash light starts glaring at you. Your check engine light shines bright, but you have no idea why. Whether you can tell a difference in the way your car, truck, or SUV is running, your car is trying to tell you something. At HMI Auto Care in Hackettstown, NJ, we can help!