General Auto Repair
Brakes, cooling, suspension, maintenance — the everyday work that keeps a car on the road.
Small problems get expensive when they wait
A squeak becomes a rotor. A weeping hose becomes a head gasket. We would rather catch it at the squeak, tell you honestly how long it can wait, and keep your vehicle out of the tow-truck category.
Symptoms we hear about
- Grinding, squealing, or a soft brake pedal
- Overheating or coolant loss
- Clunks and rattles over bumps
- Pulling, vibration, or uneven tire wear
- Leaks on the driveway
- Overdue oil change or scheduled maintenance
A full-service shop, not a specialty-only counter
Air conditioning is our name, but we have kept local families and work vehicles running for generations. We take on the routine and the awkward jobs alike, and we will tell you when a repair is not worth the money on a particular vehicle.
Included in this service
- Brakes, rotors, calipers, and lines
- Cooling system, radiators, and water pumps
- Suspension, struts, and front-end work
- Belts, hoses, and timing components
- Starting, charging, and alternators
- Oil changes and scheduled maintenance
- Oil & filter changes
- Tune-ups
- Exhaust repair
- State inspection prep and repairs
What happens when you bring it in
- 1
Drop it off
Call ahead when you can. Tell us what you are hearing, feeling, or smelling.
- 2
Inspect
We look at the complaint and the surrounding systems so you are not back for a related failure next month.
- 3
Prioritize with you
Safety items first, then the rest ranked by urgency. You decide the scope.
- 4
Repair and road test
Work gets done and verified on the road before you get your keys back.
Let's get it fixed right the first time.
Call the shop at (508) 995-8323. We are at 554 Church St, New Bedford, MA 02745, open Monday through Friday 8:30 to 5:30, closed weekends.