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What are ADAS sensors? Why’s my car making sounds? When should I get an oil change? Read our blog to learn more about your car from the experts at Truman’s Automotive & ADAS Calibrations!
Low Tire Pressure – What should you do?
This article answers the popular question: What are low tire pressure warnings and what should I do if my car has one? That dreaded moment - you hit something in the road and your tire pops. Or you’re driving down the road and your low tire pressure warning lights up....
Common Reasons Your Car’s AC isn’t Working
This guide answers the popular question: Broken AC in your car? This article will help you determine why your car's AC isn't working. In the hot July heat, there’s nothing worse than jumping into your hot car only to find out your air conditioning isn’t cooling...
Tips on How To File an Insurance Claim
This article offers friendly tips on how to get the ball rolling with the auto insurance claim process. Once you have a claim number call us at 515.26.8419 and we’ll help you get your car fixed! This article is not legal advice If you have been in an...
Iowa weather causes damage to fleet vehicles
Winter Iowa weather causes precipitation to thaw and refreezes overnight. As water molecules expand during freezes they bust through the concrete. Each year fleet vehicles assume a level of damage and over time this results in all types of fleet repair service needs. ...
Truman’s Automotive, Des Moines Fleet Vehicle Specialist
This article answers what are the benefits of working with Truman’s a trusted Des Moines fleet specialist. Direct Access, Communication, Priority Service, Minimized Downtime, Sensor Calibrations & Full Service Repairs. What does it mean to be a fleet...
How to tell if there’s something wrong with your car’s brake system
This article answers how to tell if there’s something wrong with your car's brake system. My brakes are making noises Common noises from brakes include but are not limited to: Squeaking, Grinding, Any New Noises when braking These or other sounds...
Q&A: Broken Parking Sensors
This article answers all of the popular questions you may have about broken parking sensors and repairing or recalibrating your parking sensors. According to an article by Ageas, parking sensors were developed in the 1970s as an aid for blind people. It wasn’t until...
Why is my cruise control not working?
This article covers the following topics: What is cruise control, how to use cruise control, and potential cruise control problems What is cruise control? Cruise control in cars has been around since the early 1900s, but it has evolved. Cruise control is an electric...
How To: Jump Start your Car Battery
This article answers the popular question: How do you jump-start your car battery? It happens to the best of us. We leave a light on in the vehicle or accidentally keep the door ajar, and we come out to our vehicle only to find it won’t start. We’ve all been there!...