Automotive News & Information - Schaeffer Automotive

Did you know that airbags weren't mandatory safety equipment in passenger vehicles until 1997? Now, you'll find them in well over 100 million cars and trucks on the road. Since their invention, airbags, along with the seat belt, have played a major role in reducing the number of injuries and deaths in traffic collisions.

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Although driving may seem like an easy, everyday task for most people, there are still many dangers that it imposes on every driver. That is why is it crucial that every driver utilizes safe driving habits each time they are on the road. Schaeffer Automotive understands this, and wants to make sure you're driving safely and responsibly.

Here are 10 steps to keep your car up and running from our team here at Schaeffer Automotive! Whether you choose to do the maintenance yourself or take your car to see our professional service technicians, the non-profit Car Care Council recommends 10 basic maintenance procedures to keep your vehicle running its best.

If you drive a diesel vehicle, it’s because you know that quality matters. At Schaeffer Automotive in Huntingburg, IN, we built our reputation on quality. We chose to work on quality products because it’s something that we ourselves believe in, and strive for daily.

Whether your diesel pickup is a Dodge, Chevrolet, or Ford, it’s undoubtedly a well-made, heavy-duty machine. However, when an issue does arise, trust Schaeffer Automotive in Huntingburg to keep you on the road.

Your Dodge, Ford, or Chevy diesel pickup will rarely quit on you all of a sudden, with no warning. Chances are, your truck has been trying to tell you there’s an issue for a while - here’s what to watch out for, from Schaeffer Automotive in Huntingburg, IN.

At Schaeffer Automotive in Huntingburg, IN, transmissions are our specialty. We know exactly how they work and exactly how to maintain and repair one. You know you have a transmission, and you know it’s important, but what does it actually do? Here’s the simple answer to a complicated question.

At Schaeffer Automotive in Huntingburg, IN, we understand the intricacy and complexity of your transmission. That’s why we always treat it with the same attention to detail as the engineers that designed it, no matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive.