Auto Repair & Maintenance in Guttenberg, NJ
A collision does not only bend metal. It can damage the components beneath your vehicle. With a mechanic on staff, that mechanical work is completed here as well.
What it includes
- General mechanical repair
- Work tied to collision damage
- A look at what the impact broke underneath
- One shop for the body and the mechanics
How we handle the mechanical side of a collision
A crash, or a hard drop into a pothole, often breaks parts you cannot see: a cracked radiator, a sheared engine or transmission mount, a bent subframe, a leaking line. We lift the car and inspect the front-end structure, the cooling system, the mounts, and the fluid lines for the damage the impact left underneath.
With a mechanic on staff, that work is done here rather than sent to a second shop, alongside the body and structural repair. We fix what the impact broke, refill and check the fluids, and road test the car before it goes back to you. This is collision-tied mechanical work, not routine servicing like oil changes.
Why you might need it
When a car comes in for body work and also needs mechanical work, doing both here means you are not driving to a second shop or waiting twice.
What to expect
The timing depends on the work. We look at the car, tell you what it needs, and give you a free estimate before we start.
How insurance works for this repair
Many drivers do not realize that if you carry collision coverage, the mechanical and structural damage a crash caused is part of the same claim as the bodywork. You are not paying separately for the radiator or the bent mount. You pay your deductible, and the covered repair is handled from there. Hidden damage found during teardown is documented and added as a supplement. We handle the claim for you.
Every repair comes with free estimates, insurance handled directly with your company, and a lifetime warranty on our work. We serve Guttenberg, West New York, Union City, North Bergen, and Weehawken from our shop on Park Avenue. Back to auto repair.
Common questions
There is no dent. Can a crash still break something mechanical?
Yes. Even a minor impact can crack a radiator, shear a mount, or bend the subframe while the outside looks nearly fine. That is why we inspect underneath, not just the panels.
Do you do the mechanical work here, or send my car out?
We do it here. There is a mechanic on staff, so the collision-tied mechanical work is handled in-house along with the body repair, so there is no second shop and no waiting twice.
Can I get a regular oil change or tune-up here too?
No. Our mechanical work is tied to collision and impact damage, not routine maintenance. For an accident, though, we handle the body and the mechanical repair together.
Get a free estimate on your car
One call starts it. We look at the damage, write up a free estimate, and handle the insurance from there.