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If you drive a Mercedes, Porsche, Subaru, BMW, Jaguar, or other performance and luxury vehicle, you’re a person who appreciates the value of quality. At R & D Automotive Specialists, Inc, we share that appreciation - that’s why we specialize in quality cars and take pride in quality work.

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When something goes wrong on your vehicle, it can be tempting to take the cheapest route. With eBay, Amazon, and the countless other sources for car and truck parts on the market today, many people decide to go that route to save some money. Here are some points to consider when buying quality automotive parts, from R & D Automotive Specialists, Inc in Lacombe, LA.

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When you get in your car, truck, SUV, or minivan to drive and the A/C does not work what could be wrong? Here at R & D Automotive Specialists, Inc, we have some simple answers to help you understand how your vehicle A/C system works. The first question we are asked is "Why isn't my air conditioner blowing cold air?" Let's talk about what could be happening. 

Turbocharger for Nissan Juke 1.6L Engine

At R & D Automotive Specialists, Inc in Lacombe, we are proud to partner with Jasper Engines and Transmissions as we are always looking for ways to provide our drivers with only the highest quality of service and products. JASPER recently announced the availability of a turbocharger for the 2011-2017 Nissan Juke that is equipped with a 1.6L engine.

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Most modern transmissions have a “limp mode” or “safe mode” that they may default to if an error is detected. What does it mean if your transmission has entered safe mode, and where do you go from there? R & D Automotive Specialists, Inc in Lacombe, LA has the answers you need.

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At R & D Automotive Specialists, Inc in Lacombe, LA, we understand the importance of a job well done. You need it done fast, but you also need it done right - cutting corners in the home stretch is obviously a bad idea.

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If there’s an issue with your diesel fuel system, the most important thing to remember is to fix it sooner rather than later. With gas engines, you can often power through a fuel issue for quite some time - they’re irritating, but not often permanently damaging.

transmission in car

At R & D Automotive Specialists, Inc in Lacombe, LA, we know that transmissions are witchcraft to most people. More often than not, if major damage has occurred, it’s a lot more time and cost-effective to just replace the entire unit and get a fresh start. Our trained technicians at R & D Automotive Specialists, Inc want to keep you informed so you are aware of what to look out for.

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R & D Automotive Specialists, Inc

31035 US-190
Lacombe, LA 70445
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