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

If you own or manage a fleet or commercial truck, you know what a headache it can be to take the same vehicle in for maintenance over and over, wasting valuable time. At R & D Automotive Specialists, Inc in Lacombe, LA, we have the technology, equipment and technicians necessary to get the job done fast, and get it done right.

Gauges are your first, and often only, line of defense in catching a major problem before it’s too late. At R & D Automotive Specialists, Inc in Lacombe, we know that sometimes a faulty gauge is overlooked when the truck is still running fine and there’s a busy day ahead. However, gauges are extremely important, and are typically easy to repair.

Vehicles driving on a highway with headlights on

All the lights on your vehicle have an important job to do. Brake lights, tail lights, blinkers, reverse lights, and headlights are a crucial part of driving. Lights make you visible, make things visible to you, and allow you to communicate with other drivers. All of a vehicle’s lights make driving easier and safer, and all of them are important...not to mention legally required.

For obvious reasons, air brakes are an essential part of your rig. They also add a level of complication to the braking system that a conventional vehicle doesn’t have. At R & D Automotive Specialists, Inc in Lacombe, our mechanics have the knowledge, equipment, and ability necessary to keep your air brakes in top shape.

At R & D Automotive Specialists, Inc in Lacombe, we know that the first and most important step toward keeping your car, truck, or SUV reliably on the road, is knowing how to properly care for it. Here are a few tips on how to keep your vehicle in shape.

Road trips are a lot of fun, and often unpredictable. For all the miles you will be driving we always recommend preparing for any situation. With this checklist from R & D Automotive Specialists, Inc in Lacombe, you’ll be prepared for whatever comes your way.

At R & D Automotive Specialists, Inc in Lacombe, LA, we’ve witnessed our fair share of burnt out and broken clutches. While clutch failure is an inevitability, there are a variety of ways to make sure yours lasts as long as possible.

Air filters are an important part of vehicle maintenance. What many people don’t realize is you actually have two filters; one for your engine and a cabin filter to filter the air coming into your car. Both of them function the same way but have entirely different purposes. They are often neglected, particularly the cabin filter, and yours may need to be changed right now. This guide, provided by R & D Automotive Specialists, Inc in Lacombe, highlights the importance of filters, symptoms of an overused one, and how to maintain them.