Automotive News & Information - Jim Van Dyke's Automotive Center

First rule of thumb - maintenance = lower repair bills. Here is a great example. If your vehicle has "ANY" part that looks like this you simply know you are in trouble right? CORRECT! Nailed it in one. Here the A/C wasn't running cool as they wanted so they wondered why. This came out of the truck and - the answer became very clear to our Washington CH truck owner. Simply wasn't getting the necessary amount of air to cool down the water in the evaporator so it was running HOT - HOT - HOT. We were able to get him working again and it wasn't a serious system failure meaning he didn't need a new engine or transmission or both - although we can do that as well if need be.

Here at Jim Van Dyke we like to avoid high repair bills and we treat your car or truck like it is ours. We don't like high repair bills and know that simple maintenance can avoid many of the issues we see on a day to day basis so that you can drive without a break down and more importantly know if a larger maintenance job is required and budget for it. The goal is to keep costs down and keep that car or truck running at tip top condition until you really feel motivated to buy another vehicle and have another payment.

It is all about customer service at Jim Van Dyke in Washington CH and we appreciate you choosing our ASE certified technicians to work on your cars and trucks!!!

Sometimes you can get that extra boost without having to reinvent the wheel. Other times, that wheel is "exactly" what you need and this is a perfect example of where a Truck and a Wheel match up meet perfectly with their needs! This shiny new performance part is a wicked wheel 2 capable of producing more turbo boost without spooling the turbo any faster which keeps the turbo operating as it was designed. Nice little upgrade to a stock 7.3L Powerstroke Diesel. Happy Monday to our Washington CH diesel drivers out there. If you have a truck that simply isn't performing as you would like it to, stop in here at Jim Van Dyke and let us take a look at it. It could be something simple like a maintenance fuel filter change or an easy performance upgrade but our diesel technicians are the best in Washington CH and they will get you answers and options that will fit the needs you have!

Thank you for choosing Jim Van Dyke as your truck repair facility!

We have had many customers who needed a transmissions they could depend on over the years when they had issues and now we have the solution here at Jim Van Dyke in Washington CH thanks to JASPER Engines & Transmissions! Just announced is the addition of their Chrysler 65RFE-66RFE remanufactured transmission for the 2012 through current model year for: Dodge Durango - Jeep Grand Cherokee - RAM 1500, 2500, & 3500 trucks! Backed by a 3 Year | 100,000 Mile Nationwide Parts & Labor Warranty which is one of the many reasons we recommend them.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words and here, it MAY be possible that it is worth more than that. This filter is way past the point of no return and we can only say it goes without saying it should have been changed MUCH MUCH MUCH sooner! General maintenance is part of your vehicle's service requirements because it keeps your entire vehicle running at peak performance. If your fuel filter isn't changed out then your engine is not running at peak performance and the mess that was running through this vehicle made it miracle that it was driven into a garage at all. Let's keep you driving down the streets of Washington CH happy and with a vehicle that is getting optimum fuel mileage. A car or truck that will last you as long as you want it to and that holds its resale value because it is running in tip top shape!

Here at Jim Van Dyke we take great pride in keeping our drivers safe on the roads and ensuring we catch problems before they happen not after they do....this is NOT one of ours!

We now have a superior solution for the transmission issues in the 2014-2015 model GMC - Chevrolet 1500 series, Suburban, Tahoe, & Yukon trucks and SUV's with our partner JASPER Engines & Transmissions who has delivered a superior GM 6L80E Expanded Transmission product line! Just announced is the availability of the remanufactured 6-speed transmission for these models which will allow our drivers to KEEP their vehicles longer! Buying a new Yukon, Tahoe, Suburban or 1500 series is simply not cost effective when you can replace it with a 3 Year | 100,000 Mile Nationwide Parts & Labor Warranty product like JASPER with a 75 year history of working harder and smarter to ensure higher quality remanufacturing of engines, transmissions, and differentials.

This is the day you want to have your car or truck in tip-top condition! Seriously, the drive-thru here in Washington CH is exactly what we feel the American car or truck was made for. The perfect family event is going out for that great burger and fries and everyone piling in with big smiles. Here at Jim Van Dyke we hope you didn't miss this great occasion and made the most of it! Some fun facts:

Don't let your tires get to this point! Tires are a very important part of most of our daily lives. They get us where we are going and make sure all the goods we need every day also arrive safely. Be sure to keep your vehicle’s tire on your mind and check on them regularly! Our expert mechanics at Jim Van Dyke in Washington CH are able to help diagnose and solve any issues you may be having. Give us a call or come by today!

We strive to be the best in Washington CH, OH. Part of that is providing our customers with the most concise and up-to-date knowledge available. Here are a few quick tips we'd like to share with you to keep your car running in the best condition possible. Don't hesitate to come by and see us with any and all questions you may have. Jim Van Dyke is here to help!