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  • 480 East Main St
    Middletown, NY 10940

  • 845-692-8600
    Fax: 845-692-8602

Working Hours

    • Monday

      8:00AM - 5:00PM

    • Tuesday

      8:00AM - 5:00PM

    • Wednesday

      8:00AM - 5:00PM

    • Thursday

      8:00AM - 5:00PM

    • Friday

      8:00AM - 5:00PM

    • Saturday

      8:00AM - 3:00PM

    • Sunday

      Closed

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    Testimonials

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      Vinnie treats every customer like family. Love this shop.
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      Always very nice they do fast work and they ate reasonably priced. They don't try to talk you into doing work you don't need.
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      Place was fantastic. No hard sell. Friendly. I got my brakes done here 8,000 miles ago and they feel better than new!! Exceptional place and service is all I can say!!!!
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      Great place. People were very friendly and knowledgeable. DID NOT feel like I was getting ripped off. Gave me a ride back home. No complaints, no problems. Place was good!! I am definately gonna make these guys my new mechanics!!! A++++
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      Nice place and nice people! Went in for a noise my brakes were making. They pulled the car in, checked it and brought me out to show me what it was. It was just a piece of bent metal rubbing against my brake rotor. Charged me a couple of bucks, fixed it and down the road I went!! Definately going to be my mechanics from now on!!! Who does that anymore? Most places you go to would try and bang you over the head! i definitely would recommend these guys!!! Thanks!!
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      Great Place! First time I used them, I went in with an oil change and hesitation problem. I told them to thro a can of fuel injection cleaner in it. they said for me to let them check it, cause the fuel additive may not even do anything. I said ok. After about an hour, they called and told me it was mis-firing and it needed a tune-up. I was a little hesitant, but I said ok. I came back at the end of the day, pricing was good. I paid and took my car. Car runs fantastic!! This place is my new service shop and they were nice and the work was great!!
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      Great Place! First time I used them, I went in with an oil change and hesitation problem. I told them to thro a can of fuel injection cleaner in it. they said for me to let them check it, cause the fuel additive may not even do anything. I said ok. After about an hour, they called and told me it was mis-firing and it needed a tune-up. I was a little hesitant, but I said ok. I came back at the end of the day, pricing was good. I paid and took my car. Car runs fantastic!! This place is my new service shop and they were nice and the work was great!!
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      What a Great Place!! Someone else reccomended them to me.I go there to have my breaks checked. They tell me I need brakes and rotors. Then they walk me out to my car and show me and explained it to me in a way that i could understand! They gave me a price, i said ok to the repairs. gave me a ride home and before the end of the day the car was done and they picked me up!! How awesome is that. Brakes have been working great! Service was outstanding and friendly!! Cant say enough nice stuff about this place. I highly recomend this place!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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      Just picked up my car which major work was done. Very nice people to deal with and they gave me transportation to home and picked me up when my car was done. I am very satisfied with their work and their friendly manor. I would recomend them to my family and friends.
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      Great service, great trustworthy guys. I recommend them to everyone I talk to.
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  • Vehicle tips

    • According to recent studies, 5 percent of all motor vehicle fatalities are clearly caused by automobile maintenance neglect.
    • The cooling system should be completely flushed and refilled about every 24 months. The level, condition, and concentration of coolant should be checked. (A 50/50 mix of anti-freeze and water is usually recommended.)
    • Never remove the radiator cap until the engine has thoroughly cooled. The tightness and condition of drive belts, clamps and hoses should be checked by a pro.
    • Change your oil and oil filter as specified in your manual, or more often (every 3,000 miles) if you make frequent short jaunts, extended trips with lots of luggage or tow a trailer.
    • Replace other filters (air, fuel, PCV, etc.) as recommended, or more often in dusty conditions. Get engine drivability problems (hard stops, rough idling, stalling, diminished power, etc.) corrected at a good shop.
    • A dirty windshield causes eye fatigue and can pose a safety hazard. Replace worn blades and get plenty of windshield washer solvent.
    • Have your tires rotated about every 5,000 miles. Check tire pressures once a month; let the tires cool down first. Don't forget your spare and be sure your jack is in good condition.
    • Check your owner's manual to find out what fuel octane rating your car's engine needs then buy it.
    • Keep your tires inflated to the proper levels. Under-inflated tires make it harder for your car to move down the road, which means your engine uses more fuel to maintain speed.
    • Lighten the load. Heavier vehicles use more fuel, so clean out unnecessary weight in the passenger compartment or trunk before you hit the road.
    • Use the A/C sparingly. The air conditioner puts extra load on the engine forcing more fuel to be used.
    • Keep your windows closed. Wide-open windows, especially at highway speeds, increase aerodynamic drag and the result is up to a 10% decrease in fuel economy.
    • Avoid long idling. If you anticipate being stopped for more than one minute, shut off the car. Contrary to popular belief, restarting the car uses less fuel than letting it idle.
    • Stay within posted speed limits. The faster you drive, the more fuel you use. For example, driving at 65 miles per hour (mph) rather than 55 mph, increases fuel consumption by 20 percent.
    • Use cruise control. Using cruise control on highway trips can help you maintain a constant speed and, in most cases, reduce your fuel consumption.
    • Keep your engine tuned. A fouled spark plug or plugged/restricted fuel injector can reduce fuel efficiency as much as 30 percent.
    • Inspect the engine's belts regularly. Look for cracks or missing sections or segments. Worn belts will affect the engine performance.
    • Have the fuel filter changed every 10,000 miles to prevent rust, dirt and other impurities from entering the fuel system.
    • Change the transmission fluid and filter every 15,000 to 18,000 miles. This will protect the precision-crafted components of the transmission/transaxle.
    • Inspect the suspension system regularly. This will extend the life of the vehicle's tires.
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