DJ's Auto and Truck, Inc.
10154 BODE ST PLAINFIELD, Illinois 60585 | (630) 904-8181

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How Time Flies

Funny how the mind can play tricks on you when it comes to your vehicle's service.  If you're not keeping track closely, time can slip away. A driver recently took his 10-year-old vehicle into h...
Published on: Oct 05, 2025

A Clean Connection (Battery Cleaning)

A clean connection is a wonderful thing.  Think of a good cell phone signal or an airline connection with ample time and short distance to the next gate. Good connections are also important for y...
Published on: Nov 10, 2024

Battery Upgrade

When that car battery finally gives up the ghost and it’s time to replace it – you have options.  First let’s be clear that you should always get a replacement battery that meet...
Published on: Oct 30, 2023

DJ's Auto and Truck, Inc. Tech Question On Your Battery

{{ image('MzM5') }} DJ's Auto and Truck, Inc. Tech Question:I'm David in Plainfield, IL. For the last year and a half I've had some battery problems. I had trouble starting my car so I bought a new b...
Published on: Jan 21, 2023

DJ's Auto and Truck, Inc.'s Guide To Battery Maintenance

Eventually your car battery will fail, and you will need to replace it.  In fact, 70% don’t even make it four years.  There is something you can do to make yours last a little longer. ...
Published on: Apr 28, 2021

Battery Replacement In Plainfield

Car batteries wear out just like any other battery and need to be replaced.  There are a couple of things you should know when looking for a new battery: one is cold cranking amps and the other i...
Published on: Jun 20, 2019

Battery

Batteries are a huge part of modern life. Think of how many battery chargers you have.Of course, our purpose here is to talk about your car battery. When people come into DJ's Auto and ...
Published on: Apr 16, 2019

We Test Batteries At DJ's Auto and Truck, Inc. In Plainfield

{{ image('Mjk3') }} Today's Plainfield vehicles have more electrical components and do-dads than ever before. This really strains your electrical system, making it hard for the battery to keep up. Th...
Published on: Mar 06, 2019