Hoff's Automotive
700 Grand Avenue Suite A, Hackettstown, NJ 07840 908.852.7272

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Simple Answers from Hoff's Automotive for Hackettstown: Tire Rotation and Balancing

Question How do I know when I should get my tires rotated and balanced? Answer The interval for tire rotation could depend on a recommendation from either the tire manufacturer or the vehicle maker...
Published on: Nov 05, 2023

Are You Going Nuts? (Lug Nut Replacement)

If your vehicle has a few years on it, you've no doubt had your tires rotated a few times. That means, of course, that a technician has loosened the lug nuts (which hold the wheels on) to remove the w...
Published on: Oct 19, 2023

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Hoff's Automotive Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Functi...
Published on: Oct 04, 2023

Selecting Tires

Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Hoff's Automotive Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Function: This gets at wh...
Published on: Sep 19, 2023

Tires By the Numbers (What Tire Numbers Mean)

You may have noticed your tires have a pretty long number on them.  Yours might start with a letter, then a 3-digit number, followed by a few more numbers and letters.  That string of letter...
Published on: Aug 09, 2023

Simple Answers from Hoff's Automotive in Hackettstown: Winter Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Hoff's Automotive Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Hackettstown come with all-season tires that work pretty...
Published on: Jan 03, 2023

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Hackettstown

New tires are a big ticket item for most Hackettstown drivers. You're not only concerned about the price, but you want to know that it'll be a long time before you need to buy new tires again. And of...
Published on: Jul 24, 2022

The Heat is On (Hot Weather Vehicle Concerns)

When the weather gets hot, some of the components of your vehicle are pushed to the limit.  Here are a few things to watch out for as the mercury climbs higher: Your vehicle's air conditioning...
Published on: May 16, 2022