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At By The Book Diesel & Auto Repair in Albuquerque, NM, transmissions are our specialty. That means knowing how they work, how they wear out, what wears them out, and how to fix it. In this article, we’ll explore the way stop and go traffic affects your transmission.

There are multiple types of tires on the market for almost every car, truck, or SUV. Once you decide it's time to replace your tires, the choice can be overwhelming. The type of tire you want depends on a variety of factors, from climate to how you drive. At By The Book Diesel & Auto Repair in Albuquerque, NM, our technicians have been trained to help you make that choice. Here’s a short rundown of common street tires that will suit your needs.

At By The Book Diesel & Auto Repair in Albuquerque, the history of cars is a huge topic of interest to us. Here’s an interesting piece of automotive trivia, from us to you.

Your transmission suddenly isn’t shifting right. So what’s wrong with it? Do you need your transmission rebuilt? Good question. Unfortunately, the answer is: No one knows. At least, not yet. To find out what’s causing your transmission problem, a technician is going to have to perform a series of tests. Basically, these tests are designed to answer the simple question: “Is it inside or outside?” That is, is the problem inside the transmission, or in one of the many control systems that operate the transmission?

Fleet operators know that a day’s work can burn through a lot of fuel. When it comes to multiple vehicles, even a slight change in the way vehicles are used can make a huge difference towards saving fuel, and money as a result. Whether you manage diesel trucks, fleet cars, or both, a little bit of effort can sometimes go a long way.By The Book Diesel & Auto Repair in Albuquerque, NM has a few tips you can use to keep fuel consumption low, that you may be interested in implementing throughout your fleet.

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 By The Book Diesel & Auto Repair in Albuquerque, we often provide such services, at a fraction of the cost.

At By The Book Diesel & Auto Repair in Albuquerque, NM, we service all types of fleet vehicles and see many of the same problems come through the door again and again. Here are some easy early warning signs from our team here at By The Book Diesel & Auto Repair, that signal your fleet vehicles are in need of maintenance soon.

At By The Book Diesel & Auto Repair in Albuquerque, NM, maintaining your fleet and keeping your business reliably on the road is our primary focus. As trucks wear out, and they always do, you will inevitably be faced with this dilemma - “Should I fix this truck, or replace it with a new one?” This isn’t always an easy question to answer. As your fleet specialists, our team here at By The Book Diesel & Auto Repair is here to help you decide.