transmission

At R & D Automotive Specialists, Inc in Lacombe, transmissions are our game, and taking care of them is at the top of our list of priorities. Here are 5 things you can do to take care of your transmission, from the pros:

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Did you know that airbags weren't mandatory safety equipment in passenger vehicles until 1997? Now, you'll find them in well over 100 million cars and trucks on the road. Since their invention, airbags, along with the seat belt, have played a major role in reducing the number of injuries and deaths in traffic collisions.

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At R & D Automotive Specialists, Inc in Lacombe, LA, we know buying a used car, truck, or SUV can be a gamble. While there are no guarantees, there are key points of inspection that tell us a lot about the condition of a vehicle and how it has been maintained. There are some important points of the inspection we verify when checking out a used vehicle.

mechanics

We’ve all been here: You start up your vehicle in the morning and begin to back out of the driveway. Before your hand reaches the volume dial on the stereo to crank up your favorite morning radio duo, you hear a noise coming from your car. A vehicle shouldn’t make that noise, yet yours is. And it sounds bad. But is it?

Small transmission problems can become big ones if not tended to in a timely manner. Your car, truck, or SUV has been shifting weird for a while now - does that mean it’s too late to do anything about it? R & D Automotive Specialists, Inc in Lacombe, LA has the answer.

wheel bearings

Wheel bearings are an often overlooked, but incredibly important component on your diesel truck; and when one begins to fail, other problems begin to arise. R & D Automotive Specialists, Inc in Lacombe has the information you need to recognize a problem before it turns into a bigger one. Here’s what to look out for:

vehicle service

Routine services are routine for a good reason. Schedule them with us here so we can be sure that your vehicle stays in the best shape. Here’s a look into what happens when routine services aren’t performed, from R & D Automotive Specialists, Inc in Lacombe, LA.

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In the market for a new car, truck, or SUV? Used cars aren’t always what they seem; here’s some advice from R & D Automotive Specialists, Inc in Lacombe to make sure you get the used car of your dreams.

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31035 US-190
Lacombe, LA 70445
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