Brakes

At R & D Automotive Specialists, Inc in Lacombe, we know that in order to keep your car in good shape, it helps to know how it works. Here’s a quick rundown of a system that’s very important, but you take for granted until there’s a problem; your brakes.

Mechanic working on vehicle in shop

The most important part of your visit to any shop is making sure that your vehicle receives the best repair. While we uphold that standard, the team at R & D Automotive Specialists, Inc will also go above and beyond to ensure that you get only the best customer service along with a competent repair.

Mechanic taking apart of an engine out from under the hood

An engine can last anywhere from 50 to 500,000 miles depending mostly on how well you maintain it. While some engines are certainly more reliable than others, all of them depend on maintenance to fulfill their greatest potential. R & D Automotive Specialists, Inc in Lacombe, LA has provided for you some of the determining factors of engine lifespan, to help you make sure your engine lasts as long as it possibly can.

Transmission inside of vehicle

While transmissions are extremely complicated and it takes a professional hand to work on one, taking care of the one you have isn’t difficult. At R & D Automotive Specialists, Inc in Lacombe, LA, we understand the importance of caring for your transmission properly, so that it stays in good condition for as long as possible.

At R & D Automotive Specialists, Inc in Lacombe, LA, we understand that maintenance is the difference between a truck that makes it to the million-mile mark and a truck that doesn’t come close. Here are some tips to keep your truck in shape for many miles to come.

Part of maintaining your vehicle is keeping its safety devices in good working order, especially when there are kids in the vehicle. 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, LA is here when they do; here are some things to watch out for.

air brakes

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.

For all the new drivers on the road, young and old, R & D Automotive Specialists, Inc in Lacombe, LA would like to welcome you to the automotive community. Here are a few wise words to live by, to make your entrance into the driving world go as smoothly as possible.

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R & D Automotive Specialists, Inc

31035 US-190
Lacombe, LA 70445
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