transmission

Your transmission mounts keep your transmission in place and suppress vibrations coming from the drivetrain. How do you know when to replace them or when they’re going bad. At HMI Auto Care in Hackettstown, NJ, our goal is to educate you about your vehicle so that you can drive it safely and prolong its life. 

Unless you are confident in your abilities as an automotive mechanic, there is really only one rule when purchasing a flood-damaged vehicle: don’t do it. Unfortunately, sometimes sellers aren’t particularly straight-forward with their used cars. Many will try to hide the fact that it’s been damaged by floodwaters at all or try to convince potential buyers that the car is in fact fine. “It has gone months with no issues” or “technically it is flood-damaged but” are two red flags, and while it isn’t impossible for a flood car to be fine, it’s altogether a good idea to stay away.

If you own or maintain a fleet or commercial truck, you are likely already familiar with the term ASE certified technician. But what does ASE mean, and why is it important? HMI Auto Care in Hackettstown, NJ has the answer.

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mechanic placing a car battery into a vehicle

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 HMI Auto Care to perform proper maintenance, an average car battery can start your car reliably for roughly four years.

Brakes

At HMI Auto Care in Hackettstown, we know that in order to keep your car in good shape, it helps to know how it works. Here’s a quick rundown of a system that’s very important, but you take for granted until there’s a problem; your brakes.

Valerie Amato
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Our family has trusted HMI with our vehicles for over 15 years. Ray and his team are top-notch professionals. They have the knowledge and experience to diagnose and repair issues. HMI is also my go-to shop for routine maintenance on my vehicles. They are honest, hard-working individuals. I recommend HMI to everyone that is searching for an honest and reliable mechanic.
transmission

Transmission slippage can be caused by a variety of factors which are sometimes difficult to pin down. From HMI Auto Care in Hackettstown, NJ, here’s a rundown of the more common issues that may cause a transmission to slip.