You’ve likely encountered someone talking about their car or truck transmission "slipping”. What does that mean, why does it do it, and where do you go from here? At HMI Auto Care in Hackettstown, NJ, our trained staff has the answers to get you safely back on the road. Transmission slippage is certainly one of the most dreaded issues you face as the owner of a car or truck’s and there are some indicators that let you know that something is wrong.

ball joint on a vehicle

Whether you drive a Porsche, Audi, BMW, Subaru, Land Rover or another performance and luxury vehicle, your ball joints are an essential part of your car or SUV’s performance and safety. At HMI Auto Care in Hackettstown, NJ, we want to give you some tips on what to watch out for to make sure your ball joints are in shape and ready to go.

turbocharger under hood of car

Turbochargers are intricate and precise components, but not all that complicated or difficult to understand. By knowing the parts of your car’s turbocharger and its functions, you’ll have a much better idea of how one works. HMI Auto Care in Hackettstown, NJ has exactly what you’re looking for.

mechanic checking list with car hood up

What does “remanufactured” mean, and is it something you want? At HMI Auto Care in Hackettstown, NJ, we strive for great service and a job well done. Part of that is equipping you with the knowledge you need to understand what’s going on when a repair is necessary on your car, truck or SUV. “Remanufactured” is a word that you’ll encounter in the automotive world. Many people perceive that to mean “used”, but that isn’t the case - here’s what you need to know.

Transmission

Automatic transmissions aren’t easily understood outside of specialists like those at HMI Auto Care in Hackettstown, NJ. While it would be impossible to teach you enough to make you a transmission expert in a series of articles, what we can do is give you the fundamental knowledge you need to have a good idea of what your transmission is doing, and how it works.

Mechanic working on car

With all fleets and commercial vehicles, there comes a time you have to decide - do we fix this vehicle, or replace it? At HMI Auto Care in Hackettstown, NJ, we’re here to help you figure that out.

car at fuel pump While fuel pump issues are common, they often get misdiagnosed. What is your fuel pump, how do you know if yours is bad, and what should you do about it? At HMI Auto Care in Hackettstown, NJ, we are going to make sure that you are an informed driver so you know what to look for and what you should do about it.

Tread of Tire

What condition are your tires in? At HMI Auto Care in Hackettstown, NJ, we want to make sure you can tell. A simple visual inspection is all you need - it’s easy if you know what to look for.