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

Routine maintenance keeps your fleet trucks safe on the road and protects you against unplanned trips to your local automotive shop! One thing a lot of people forget about is to have their coolant flushed. R & D Automotive Specialists, Inc in Lacombe, LA will help you make sure your fleet vehicle is properly flushed every time!

At R & D Automotive Specialists, Inc in Lacombe, we understand how important safety is in the world of truck driving. The stakes are higher in a big truck; potential for damage is obviously far greater, to you, your cargo, and other people on the road. Here are some easy tips that go a long way.

At R & D Automotive Specialists, Inc in Lacombe, we know how irritating an issue with your car, truck, or SUV can be, even if it doesn’t immediately affect your vehicle’s performance. One such problematic issue, the excessively loud radiator cooling fan, is a common plague many automobile owners will experience.

Obviously, your brakes are essential. However, it’s easy to neglect or ignore brake issues, and even miss them altogether; as long as the car, truck, or SUV still stops, many people don’t see the need to have their brakes serviced. From R & D Automotive Specialists, Inc in Lacombe, here are some common brake issues, and why you should fix them.

At R & D Automotive Specialists, Inc in Lacombe, we know how much efficiency matters. When it comes to your truck, it’s equally important. Obviously, a huge chunk of your operating cost is fuel consumption, which is largely dependent on the truck's design. Fortunately, there are ways to greatly increase the efficiency of your truck, regardless of shape or size.

Your drive belts run everything - your AC, power steering, alternator, and water pump are all dependent on the belts that turn them. At R & D Automotive Specialists, Inc in Lacombe, our goal is to keep your truck maintained, so you’re never stuck out on the road. Drive belts are a critical part of that goal.

At R & D Automotive Specialists, Inc in Lacombe, LA, we understand the intricacy and complexity of your transmission. That’s why we always treat it with the same attention to detail as the engineers that designed it, no matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive.

If your car, truck or SUV is experiencing major engine issues, the technicians at R & D Automotive Specialists, Inc in Lacombe, LA have you covered. Do you hear the engine knocking when it decides to start? Is there smoke pouring from your truck’s exhaust pipe? Whether you’re burning oil, your engine is on its last leg, or has simply given up altogether, we can help. And if you’re not sure what you need, we can help with that too.