Hot Shot Truck & Automotive Repair in Mercer, PA

What Is Hot Shot Truck & Automotive Repair?

Hot shot truck repair is the care of the one-ton and medium-duty pickups that haul time-critical loads on flatbed or gooseneck trailers. These trucks run diesel engines hard, often near their towing limits. They need the same attention to engines, brakes and drivetrains as a semi, on a smaller scale.

Automotive repair is the everyday service for cars, SUVs and light trucks. It covers engines, brakes, suspensions, electrical systems and more. We do both, so one shop can look after your work truck and your family car.

Why Hot Shot Truck Repair Matters in Mercer, PA

Hot shot drivers out of Mercer run I-79 and I-80 with heavy loads behind a pickup. Pulling a loaded gooseneck up the long grades of the Allegheny Plateau heats engines, transmissions and brakes. A pickup that is already worn shows it there first.

Winters here are long and snowy, with PennDOT counting an average of 39 inches of snow a year in Mercer County. Cold starts and salted roads are hard on batteries, brakes and wiring. Keeping the truck in shape means fewer missed loads.

When to Consider Hot Shot Truck Repair in Mercer, PA

Call when the truck loses power under load, the brakes feel weak or a warning light comes on. These signs get worse with every heavy haul. A repair before the next load is cheaper than a breakdown during it.

Have the truck checked before winter and before a long run. If your car or family truck is making a new noise or acting up, bring it in too. When you are not sure, call (330) 503-1372 and ask.

Signs You Need Hot Shot Truck or Automotive Repair

Watch for these signs from your truck or car:

How Our Hot Shot Truck Repair Works

Getting your truck or car repaired takes four steps:

• Step 1: Call (330) 503-1372 or request a quote, and tell us what the vehicle is doing.
• Step 2: Bring it to our shop, or we come to you, for a free estimate.
• Step 3: We explain what we found and what it will take before any work starts.
• Step 4: Once you approve, we do the work and get you back on the road.

Diesel Pickup Engine and Transmission Repair

One-ton diesel pickups run engines and transmissions under heavy load day after day. Injectors, turbos and cooling systems take the strain. We repair them and the transmissions behind them.

Our Diesel Engine Repair & Maintenance service covers engine rebuilds and deeper work. Our Transmission Repair for Trucks service covers clutches and gearboxes. Together they keep a hot shot truck pulling.

Brakes, Suspension and Trailer Connections

Stopping a loaded hot shot rig takes strong brakes on the truck and the trailer. We replace pads, rotors and lines and check the trailer brake controller. We also repair trailer plugs and wiring.

Springs, shocks and hitch mounts carry the load. Worn parts let the truck sag and wander. We replace them so the truck tows level and steady.

Everyday Automotive Repair

We also repair everyday cars, SUVs and light trucks. That includes brakes, suspension, starting and charging systems, and engine trouble. You get the same certified technicians who work on the big trucks.

A dead battery, a check engine light or a noise from the brakes all get the same care. We carry Interstate Batteries for quick replacements. One shop for your whole fleet, from the hot shot rig to the family car.

Diagnostics and Warning Lights

Diesel pickups have the same kind of computer controls as bigger trucks. A warning light, a derate or a rough idle starts with reading the fault codes. We read them and test the part the code points to.

Emissions parts on diesel pickups, like the DPF and EGR, can clog and fail too. Our Truck Engine Diagnostics / DPF Repair service handles them. Finding the real fault keeps you from paying for parts the truck did not need.

Why Mercer Customers Choose A&M Diesel Truck Repair L.L.C

Our certified technicians bring 17 years of hands-on experience, and our team has repaired 3,000 vehicles. We use quality parts on every repair. We honor whatever warranty the manufacturer provides for the parts we install.

You deal directly with the owner, so you get honest advice about your truck or car. Our roadside service runs 24/7 across 200 miles, most of Ohio and Pennsylvania. Call (330) 503-1372 to get it looked at.