Lowell Auto Repair

Did you know that driving with your tires at the proper inflation level can improve your fuel efficiency by up to 3%?  That’s a savings of $30 to $70 depending on how much you drive.  Properly inflated tires can reduce greenhouse gasses by 1.42% to 0.69%.  Whereas under-inflated tires alone costs the country more than 3.5 million gallons of gasoline each day. Observe the speed limit.  As a general rule, assume that each on average, for every one mph increase over 50 mph reduces your gas mileage by .1 miles per gallon. That’s one mile per gallon less for every 10 mph over the speed limit you drive. Depending upon your driving style and how fast you drive, you could waste 20 to 70 cents per gallon. Relax. Avoid hard or “jackrabbit” starts and stops.  Aggressive driving can reduce your gas mileage by 33% on the highway and 5% in the city. Reduce excess vehicle weight. Avoid keeping unnecessary items in your trunk.  Each ... read more

NOVEMBER FALL CAR CARE ***10 Steps to get Your Car Ready for Fall & Winter!*** The Car Care Council reminds motorists that having their vehicles checked Before the Temperature Drops is a sensible way to avoid being stranded out in the cold.Don’t get stuck with the unexpected expense of an emergency repair.Have an Expert Technicians Inspect Your Vehicle Before Winter Arrives!Check antifreeze and all other fluids Check the hoses and beltsCheck the battery Check the brake system Inspect the exhaust system Check engine performance Check the defroster and air conditioning system Inspect the steering and suspension system Check the tiresCheck the wipers and lightingTHEN YOU’LL BE GOOD TO GO!!!

What are the Most Important Questions to Ask Yourself to Know if you are Getting the Best Service for You & Your Car? Ready? Here We Go! Do you feel that you are able to Communicate Your Wants & Needs to your service professional? Do they Identify your Issues and Concerns? Do they Understand for what purpose your car will be driven? Do they help Fulfill Your Automotive Goals? Do they Design an Individualized Service Plan to address You & Your Vehicle’s Needs? Do they Provide you with Highly Trained ASE Certified Auto Technicians? Are you offered very High Quality Service backed-up by a Multi-Year Warranty? And if so how long is the warranty and is it nationwide? If You Answered No to any of these Questions then you are Selling Yourself Short! Consider this: #1 You are the customer and Your Concerns & Goals Should Count! Communication is a Very Important Part of the Service Process. You Deserve Better than cookie cutter one-size fits all service ... read more

Mechanics Direct is New England’s Premiere Auto Shop, offering All Aspects of Vehicle Maintenance, Service and Repair. In addition to offering services for Every Make and Model Vehicle, we also Specialize in Tires, Batteries, Performance, Restoration, and Pre-Owned Auto Sales. For over 18 years, our Highly Experienced ASE Certified Technicians have provided both Expertise and Customer Service making us stand out as Honest, Accurate and Professional. Our technicians are salaried rather than hourly, which places the emphasis on a Top Quality Job-Well-Done rather than on the speed of time it takes to finish your vehicle. We want the best for your car and proudly provide a Qualified Team That Will Deliver! At Mechanics Direct we are an L1 State Certified Massachusetts Registered Emissions Repair Station, so if your vehicle fails the state inspection for any reason, let us know & we can you get back on the road in no time. We offer Free Inspections at the first sign of issue wi ... read more