Lowell Auto Repair

Are you looking for a place to show off your newly restored or customized car? If your answer is yes, then our team at Mechanics Direct in Lowell has a few suggestions for you. After you drive away from our auto repair shop in your mechanical masterpiece, why not head on over to a car show or racetrack in New England? Our auto mechanics, who are experts in performance and restoration, have compiled a list of the top car show and racetrack destinations in the New England area. Mechanics Direct is one of the rare few auto repair shops in the country capable of servicing the Acura NSX. These speed demons require a delicate touch, and our auto mechanics are always up for the challenge. Based on our passion and experience for racing, we also know which race tracks are the best in the business: New England Dragway: Along with having a racetrack, this facility also hosts quite a few car shows as well. We like to say it has the best of both worlds. New Hampshire Motor Speedway: This site b ... read more

In light of the sudden warmth in Northern Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire our thoughts turn quickly to spending more time outdoors and getting out and about. Did you know that with this sudden warmth there may be danger from quickly melting snowpack? Quick melting snow can cause ice jams clogging area rivers and streams bringing rapidly rising water and sudden flooding. Why is this important? According to the National Weather Service & NOAA, “It takes just 12 inches of flowing water to carry off a small car; 18 to 24 inches for larger vehicles. More than half of the deaths from flooding each year occur in vehicles. Don’t underestimate the power of water. TURN AROUND DON’T DROWN”. Check out this video… https://www.weather.gov/wrn/Videos Please pass this important information on to those you care about, especially young drivers who may not be aware of this danger. We care ab ... read more

While the winter is not over yet and more snow is on the way, most of us just want to get to where we are going as fast as possible, so we can get back home or to work to warm up again! We can use all the help we can get trying to see around corners and over the mountainous snow banks. I forgot to install my periscope before the winter started this year…do you think that will be a new feature on the 2016 cars? So, I thought maybe we shouldn’t forget some simple winter car tips to keep us safe while driving from place to place this winter. Since cleaning off your car has become an exhausting, almost daily ritual, don’t become complacent regarding your safety or those of your loved ones. So here are some of my tips: Make sure that the tail pipe or pipes, in the case of a dual exhaust, are clear of snow & ice. Clear off your car roof. This is for your safety as well as the vehicles behind you. How often have you seen a car where the snow has slid off of the ... read more