Automotive Industry News & Information - Schaeffer Automotive

As your vehicle ages, it not only gains sentimental value but a number of maintenance measures arise as well. Vehicles from previous decades have the potential to keep their value and functionality for many years. But how can you make that possible? Here are some tips from Schaeffer Automotive to keep your older vehicle running and on the road for a long time!

If you own or operate any type of vehicle, you understand the importance of resale value. Some owners keep the same vehicle until it’s time for the scrap yard, but by and large it makes more sense to sell a vehicle and replace it at a certain point. From Schaeffer Automotive in Huntingburg, IN, here’s how to make sure you get the most cash possible when it’s time for your vehicles to hit the auction block or when you're ready to sell it to its next owner.

At Schaeffer Automotive in Huntingburg, IN, we know replacing an entire engine can be a tough call to make - that’s why we’re here to help you make an expert decision on the matter.

Though transmissions are generally reliable, there are a great number of issues that can develop with one. From Schaeffer Automotive in Huntingburg, IN, here’s a general overview of the types of problems your transmission may develop, all of which we service and repair.

Modern fleet vehicles are fitted with an array of airbags, strategically placed all around a vehicle to keep the driver safe in the event of a collision. If you own or operate a fleet or commercial truck, you likely don’t think about your airbags that often, but you definitely want them there when you need them. Here’s a are facts regarding airbags, from Schaeffer Automotive in Huntingburg, IN.

Getting your vehicle washed and waxed on a regular basis is one of the easiest ways to preserve its paint and keep it looking nice. It makes you feel good when you’re driving in a clean vehicle. Removing other environmental contaminants such as salt, tree sap, and bugs also goes a long way to make your vehicle’s paint last longer.

Good diesel technicians and shops that service diesel engines are hard to come by. At Schaeffer Automotive in Huntingburg, IN, diesels are our specialty. There are many reasons to have diesel truck maintenance performed by diesel specialists - here are just a few.

At Schaeffer Automotive in Huntingburg, IN, we know there’s a lot of conflict on when you should maintain certain things on your truck. We also know there are consequences to neglecting maintenance; the difference between a truck that breaks down all the time and a truck that has covered over a million miles virtually trouble-free all boils down to maintenance.