Unless you are confident in your abilities as an automotive mechanic, there is really only one rule when purchasing a flood-damaged vehicle: don’t do it. Unfortunately, sometimes sellers aren’t particularly straight-forward with their used cars. Many will try to hide the fact that it’s been damaged by floodwaters at all or try to convince potential buyers that the car is in fact fine. “It has gone months with no issues” or “technically it is flood-damaged but” are two red flags, and while it isn’t impossible for a flood car to be fine, it’s altogether a good idea to stay away.

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 By The Book Diesel & Auto Repair will also go above and beyond to ensure that you get only the best customer service along with a competent repair.

At By The Book Diesel & Auto Repair in Albuquerque, we know that maintenance and repair can go a long way toward keeping your trucks on the road. We also know that sometimes, things have to be replaced altogether. The rear end, or differential, isn’t a component that needs to be replaced often; but when it does, a new one will make your truck feel like new.

Getting your vehicle washed and waxed on a regular basis is one of the easiest ways to preserve its paint and keep it looking nice. It makes you feel good when you’re driving in a clean vehicle. Removing other environmental contaminants such as salt, tree sap, and bugs also goes a long way to make your vehicle’s paint last longer. 

Windshield wipers are one of those things that you never think about until you need them. From By The Book Diesel & Auto Repair in Albuquerque, here’s a reminder to keep yours in good shape, so you’re ready when weather strikes.