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Eventually, the time comes to replace your car, truck, or SUV. Often, you’ll decide to go used to save some money. This can either be a great financial decision, but it takes a little more groundwork to make sure you’re getting a good deal and a reliable vehicle. From researching, to test driving, to inspecting a used vehicle, R & D Automotive Specialists, Inc in Lacombe, LA has a few tips to help you get there.

At R & D Automotive Specialists, Inc in Lacombe, LA, we understand that there are endless ways a transmission can sound, behave, and feel, depending on what type of car it’s in, what type of transmission it is, and the state of the vehicle’s repair. Sometimes, when people buy a different car, they notice it doesn’t act the same as their last car, which leads them to believe there is a problem.

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At R & D Automotive Specialists, Inc in Lacombe, the history of cars is a huge topic of interest to us. Here’s an interesting piece of automotive trivia, from us to you.

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Obviously, your brakes are pretty important. At R & D Automotive Specialists, Inc in Lacombe, LA, we are here to make sure your car, truck, or SUV stops as it should.  Your brake system is made of many components that all have to work correctly for your brakes to operate seamlessly. If one thing needs to be repaired, the whole system is compromised. Brake pads, rotors, hoses, calipers, and metal lines all play a part in stopping your car. Our team is equipped to make sure all of those parts are in working order, so you can be safe on the road ahead. 

man and his kid working on their car

Part of maintaining your vehicle is keeping its safety devices in good working order, especially when there are kids in the car. Seat belts, window locks, and airbag sensors work together to keep children safe in an automobile. Though safety components are generally very reliable, they do occasionally fail. R & D Automotive Specialists, Inc in Lacombe is here when they do; here are some things to watch out for.

hand holding car remote start

While some keys or key fobs can only be obtained from dealerships, most cars can be programmed to accept a new key or key fob without expensive dealer intervention. At R & D Automotive Specialists, Inc in Lacombe, we often provide such services, at a fraction of the cost.

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Keeping track of maintenance done on your fleet vehicles and commercial trucks is one of the most important aspects of fleet management. At R & D Automotive Specialists, Inc in Lacombe, LA, we track maintenance and repairs for a number of reasons. Here’s why:

tires

Tire pressure may seem innocuous enough, but at R & D Automotive Specialists, Inc in Lacombe, we know how much of a difference correct tire pressure makes. Tire pressure checks are just one of many regular service items we check when you bring your truck in for servicing, but it’s one that’s more important than you might think.

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