Precision Auto Repair

"We help friends get home safely" - Located on Route 20 In West Springfield MA - www.PrecisionAutoRepair.biz

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Not all potholes were created equal. 😳 Keep your eyes peeled and stay safe out there. #volvo #volvorepair #mechanic #alignment #precisionautorepair #peaceofmind #whoops #potholes (at Precision Auto Repair & Sales)

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"My car stalled while driving and won't start." We're sorry to say that there is no silver lining with this customers concern. Unfortunately due to lack of maintenance the timing belt on this Audi A4 has broken causing the pistons to hit the valves. What is generally a realistic service that takes about half a day will now cost around $4,500 and the car will be down for the better part of a week. Timing belts generally require replacement around 90-110,000 miles. #audi #audirepair #timingbelt #bentvalves #autorepair #carrepair #mechanic (at Precision Auto Repair & Sales)

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This clutch has seen better days! This clutch and flywheel is out of a Shelby Cobra Kit car from Factory Five. The Rear Main Seal on the engine was leaking oil into the portion of the transmission that houses the clutch. When the clutch disc got saturated in oil it just wore it down as the oil caused a lot of slippage. Overall the repair is actually very simple but it just takes a little bit of time. While we were in there we upgraded the clutch to something a little higher end than what was in there. Now all we need is some warm weather!! #fordmustang #shelbycobra #mechanic #technician #clutch #factoryfive #ford (at Precision Auto Repair & Sales)

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This is a Timing Belt. It' purpose is to make sure that all of the internals of the engine move in sync with one another. A broken belt can lead to some really serious problems. Cracks in the belt are bad..... Most Timing Belts require replacement around 90 - 100,000 miles but could vary slightly depending on your make and model. #timingbelt #mechanic #ford #autorepair #peaceofmind (at Precision Auto Repair & Sales)

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These 3 things DO NOT play well together at all. So we’re happy to offer a free battery check. This will check the overall health of the battery, starter, and charging system. Also, you want to ensure that your car’s Service is up to date and if you have noticed that your car has trouble starting or won’t start at all. Give us a call today. It could just be the extreme cold but it’s better to be safe than stranded. We are happy to test your battery for free and it only takes a minute or 2. This winter is only going to get a lot worse before it gets better. So dress warm and think spring. #carbattery #battery #autorepair #mechanic #carrepair #peaceofmind (at Precision Auto Repair & Sales)

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We hope you all have a very Happy and Merry Holiday! Thank all of you for your continued support year after year. We appreciate each and every single one of you and look forward to many years of continued friendship. See you tomorrow. #happyholidays #autorepair #carrepair #mechanic #santa (at Precision Auto Repair & Sales)

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Wouldn't it be awesome if windows only got stuck in the down position when it was 80 degrees or above? For all the other times when it actually gets stuck down and it's 30 degrees, we've got you covered. #bmw #windowregulator #peaceofmind (at Precision Auto Repair & Sales)

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"Why won't my truck start when it's cold?" This "GMC" owner found himself in a bad situation after having a friend repair a wiring issue for him. The poor connection left the wires loose and not properly insulated from any harsh weather or moisture. So they weren't making a good connection. Fortunately for him the problem was easy to find, the fix was very simple, and only took a few minutes so he wasn't without his truck for very long. #gmc #gmcrepair #chevy #chevyrepair #starter #peaceofmind #wontstart (at Precision Auto Repair & Sales)

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“Why is my Car stalling and Check Engine Light coming on?” This customer had been researching the issue online for a few weeks and basically felt that he needed to replace an entire engine. Fortunately for him the internet was wrong again. After a few minutes one of our Master Technicians found that it was simply a faulty hose and about $50 to replace. He was in and out within an hour. #bmw #mechanic #checkenginelight #autorepair #peaceofmind #bmwrepair (at Precision Auto Repair & Sales)

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Thanks to Adam Riley from Adam Riley Electric in Agawam for your generous #ToysForTots donation today. 1 week in and the toy box is already 3/4 full!! Thank you to Adam and everyone else that has taken their time to donate to this wonderful cause. #toysfortots #autorepair #carrepair #mechanic #AdamRileyElectrician #precisionautorepair

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Have a car question? Ask in the comments below or at http://ow.ly/lZju30gBqy1 Then be sure to tune into Lazer 99.3 at 8:15 am this and every Tuesday for the answer on "Boys Under The Hood". If James and Pat answer your question live on the air you could win a $25 gift card. #mechanic #autorepair #carrepair #precisionautorepair #lazer993 (at Precision Auto Repair & Sales)

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"Why don't my brake lights work?" This new customer was having trouble with his brake lights. His friend kept replacing the brake light bulbs for him but they still wouldn't work and they weren't sure why. The issue here wasn't the bulbs, it was with the wiring going to the light. Without power, the bulbs won't work. The connection to the light assembly was melted causing wiring and light damage. We had to replace the light assembly and repair the wiring. It was actually a quick and minor repair where the customer was in and out within about an hour. #audi #audirepair #stateinspection #brakelights #peaceofmind #mechanic #autorepair #carrepair #brakes (at Precision Auto Repair & Sales)

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"Why does my car smell like gas?" The culprit here was rotted fuel lines. The actual leak was difficult to get a picture of because the point of the leak was above the gas tank but this is a shot of the lines right before they get to the leak. Pretty rotted.... The repair can go a couple of ways here. Sometimes the lines can be repaired by cutting out the rot and replacing sections. But that's generally a temporary repair because the old lines continue to rot. In this case we simply replaced the complete lines so they didn't have to worry about it again. #chevrolet #fuelline #brakelines #autorepair #peaceofmind #brakes (at Precision Auto Repair & Sales)

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Have a car question? Ask in the comments below or at http://ow.ly/lZju30gBqy1 Then be sure to tune into Lazer 99.3 at 8:15 am this and every Tuesday for the answer on "Boys Under The Hood". If James and Pat answer your question live on the air you could win a $25 gift card. #autorepair #mechanic (at Precision Auto Repair & Sales)

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"Why does my car shake and make a grinding noise when stopping?" After road testing the vehicle to verify the customer's concern we removed all 4 wheels to take a closer look. The brake rotors on this Nissan are really rotted. So when the brake pad presses against the rotor it rubs on a rough and uneven surface causing the shake and noise. These rotors are too rotted to repair so we simply replaced the pads and rotors. The customer was back on the road within a few hours. #brakes #peaceofmind #brakejob #brakepads #brakerotors #nissan #mechanic #autorepair #carrepair (at Precision Auto Repair & Sales)

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"Why does my car click when I turn?" After a short road test the clicking noise was painfully apparent as well as a significant vibration at all speeds. The picture below shows the Driver's side axle that's completely missing the outer "CV Boot". The boot holds the grease in place so it can lubricate the joint. Without any grease in the joint the axle just wears away. The only repair here was to replace the axle. But fortunately we had one in stock and the customer was only without their vehicle for a few hours. #axles #audirepair #cvboot #alignment #audi #peaceofmind #mechanic #autorepair (at Precision Auto Repair & Sales)

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Have a car question? Ask in the comments below or at http://ow.ly/lZju30gBqy1 Then be sure to tune into Lazer 99.3 or 98.5 at 8:15 am this and every Tuesday for the answer on "Boys Under The Hood". If James and Pat answer your question live on the air you could win a $25 gift card to Precision Auto Repair. #autorepair #mechanic #carshow #cars (at Precision Auto Repair & Sales)