Automotive News & Information - Schaeffer Automotive

You may have heard the term CV axle before in reference to your car but aren’t entirely sure what it means. Here’s your answer, from Schaeffer Automotive in Huntingburg, IN, as well as a guide to determining if yours need replacement.

If your car, truck or SUV is experiencing major engine issues, the technicians at Schaeffer Automotive in Huntingburg, IN have you covered. 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 it’s 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.

At Schaeffer Automotive in Huntingburg, IN, we understand that driving style affects your vehicle’s performance and reliability. You probably know that frequent, hard acceleration is bad for your engine and transmission, but what about speed?

Automatic transmissions aren’t well understood outside of specialists like our technicians here at Schaeffer Automotive in Huntingburg, IN. While it would be impossible to teach you enough to make you a transmission expert in a quick article, what we can do is give you the fundamental knowledge you need to have a good idea of what your transmission is doing and how it works. Being able to understand how your transmission works will help you identify any problems that may arise to prevent further wear and tear on your vehicle.

At Schaeffer Automotive in Huntingburg, IN, we understand that no matter how well something is maintained, everything breaks eventually. Fortunately, our team of expert mechanics can repair just about anything, saving your business a lot of money in the process.

On average, today’s vehicles get better gas mileage than ever. There are still ways to get the most out of the fuel that you put into your tank. Here are the factors that affect gas mileage, and what you can do to maximize yours, from Schaeffer Automotive in Huntingburg, IN.

mechanic balancing a tire in the auto shop

Two things matter when mounting new tires on your truck or commercial vehicle. First, you want it done right. Second, you want it done fast. For both, Schaeffer Automotive in Huntingburg, IN has you covered.

By now, the numbers are clear; seat belts save lives. But just wearing one isn’t enough - it needs to be working properly to actually keep you safe. Here’s what you need to know about the seat belts in your car, truck, or SUV, from Schaeffer Automotive in Huntingburg, IN.