Automotive Industry News & Information - R & D Automotive Specialists, Inc

At R & D Automotive Specialists, Inc in Lacombe, LA, we work hard to be the maintenance and repair shop your fleet needs.

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At R & D Automotive Specialists, Inc in Lacombe, LA, we’ve seen a lot of worn out and tired transmissions. How do you know if it’s time to replace yours?

At R & D Automotive Specialists, Inc in Lacombe, LA, we service all types of transmissions, on any car, truck, or SUV. This includes both All-Wheel Drive and Four-Wheel Drive vehicles, but you may be wondering...what’s the difference? Both types of vehicle supply power to all four wheels, so why use two different terms? Due to the increasing demand for AWD and 4WD vehicles over the last decade, equipped on everything from sports cars to pickup trucks, more and more people are asking these same questions.

Commercial trucks have heavy engines, and they spend a lot of time running, particularly at idle. As a result, the mounts that secure the engine to chassis of the truck have a tendency to wear out, causing all sorts of shaking and vibration that the driver will feel in the cab of the truck. At R & D Automotive Specialists, Inc in Lacombe, we can take care of that for you.

At R & D Automotive Specialists, Inc in Lacombe, we understand that your exhaust system is an essential aspect of your vehicle’s ride quality and performance. Our technicians are professionals in exhaust system replacement and repair, ensuring your car, truck, or SUV sounds great and keeps running smoothly.

At R & D Automotive Specialists, Inc in Lacombe, LA, quality and precision are our top priority. For this reason, we employ ASE-certified technicians, to guarantee we’re the best in the business.

What does “remanufactured” mean, and is it something you want? At R & D Automotive Specialists, Inc in Lacombe, LA, 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.

At R & D Automotive Specialists, Inc in Lacombe, we understand how important it is to have ice cold AC in your truck on a long, hot day. Whether you drive a Chevy, Ford, or Dodge diesel pickup, chances are you have a lot of cab to cool down, and a subpar AC just won’t cut it.