Spring is finally here in New Jersey, and summer is just around the corner. Just like many Americans, you may be planning a few spring and summer road trips to take advantage of the time off of school with your kids. However, before you hit the road, we recommend a maintenance and tune-up appointment with your friends at Hogan’s Automotive. Read on to learn about a few things we look for during your tune-up.
Cold weather is here in New Jersey. The last thing you want is to be without heat as you travel around for the holidays. There are a few issues that could prevent your car from heating the cabin. Continue reading to learn more from the team at Hogan’s Automotive.
There are many car owners out there who put off performing brake maintenance, waiting until something goes wrong to replace their brake pads. You should avoid being one of those people. The moment you press the brake pedal, a complicated system of elements goes into motion to, well, stop your motion. Certain components need to be replaced on a regular basis to keep the system running smoothly. While preemptive service is best, you should visit the team at Hogan’s Automotive as soon as possible if you notice any of these signs.
With spring here and summer right around the corner, you want your vehicle’s air conditioning system to be operating as it should. There’s nothing quite as miserable as being stuck in traffic in 85-degree weather with no way to keep yourself cool. Here are five signs you need an A/C service from the team at Hogan’s Automotive.
Car troubles are a nightmare for anyone. Whether you’re a professional mechanic or you know nothing about cars, everyone wants their vehicle to work as it should. So, that is why it is so important to understand at least the basics of your car’s engine so you know what to look for before a small problem becomes a large one. At Hogan’s Automotive, we want everyone to stay safe out on the road, so check out this guide to suspensions so you know what to look for if yours fails.
A poorly functioning muffler may not seem like a very dangerous problem. Sure, your neighbors can hear your car approaching from miles away, but are you really hurting anyone? Unfortunately, that loud, rumbling sound is not only disruptive, it’s also dangerous for the health and safety of you and your family. Hogan’s Automotive is the leading muffler shop in Edison, NJ, and today we’re discussing the danger of driving with a damaged muffler.
Unfortunately, transmission problems are more common than you might expect. Often, this is a result of delays in recognizing early warning signs because the vehicle owner does not realize something might be wrong. Because a healthy transmission is essential to the life of your vehicle, it is vital that you keep up with your transmission’s maintenance and understand the warning signs of a failing transmission. Transmission repairs can also be confusing, so our team at Hogan’s Automotive has compiled a list of three essential things you need to know about transmission repair.
It’s been a long, hot summer and, here in New Jersey, we still have several hot weeks ahead of us. The middle of August would be a pretty rough time to go without air conditioning in your car, so you should be doing everything you can to maintain it. Here at Hogan’s Automotive, we have been providing automotive AC repairs since 2003, so we’re sharing our tips today.
As you drive around Edison, New Jersey, this fall, pay close attention to the way your car is handling. If you notice that your vehicle seems to drift towards the shoulder or you see uneven tread on your tires, it’s time to check the alignment. Wheel alignment affects fuel efficiency, tire wear, tire performance, vehicle handling, and maneuverability. All vehicles have different service requirements, so our team at Hogan’s Automotive will do an alignment check to determine if alignment is necessary, then give you advice about how often you need to have alignments performed.
Did you know that New Jersey is a state that requires yearly vehicle inspections? But, if you type “New Jersey vehicle inspection” into any search engine, you’re bound to come up with pages and pages of options. So why should you choose Hogan’s Automotive over all the others? Let us give you a few reasons why.