Services
Collision, paint and repairs.
Six areas of work, one team. Every job starts with a look at the car and a clear estimate — prices aren't listed online because every repair is different, so call for a quote.
Six areas of work, one team. Every job starts with a look at the car and a clear estimate — prices aren't listed online because every repair is different, so call for a quote.
What we do
Body work and mechanical repair under one roof means one conversation, one estimate and one place to pick up your car — even when an accident has caused problems on both sides.
After an accident, the damage you can see is only part of the story. We inspect the panels, bumpers and the structure behind them, explain what needs repairing or replacing, and give you an estimate before starting. Our customers have brought us everything from minor dents to serious damage — one reviewer's car came in after an accident that destroyed the passenger side, and left looking brand new. The goal is always the same: a car that looks right, closes right and drives right.
Painting is where a body repair is won or lost. A panel that's a shade off is the first thing people notice. Our painters prep the surface carefully, prime it and refinish it to blend with the rest of the car, whether that's a single bumper or a whole side. Painting is one of the topics reviewers mention most, along with attention to detail, and several describe their car looking brand new afterward. Paint needs time to cure properly, so we'll give you a realistic timeline up front.
A tune-up keeps the engine running the way it should: smooth idle, steady power and the fuel economy you expect. We check the components that wear with mileage, replace what's due and let you know about anything else we notice while the car is with us. Freddy is one of the names customers mention for tune-up work. Regular maintenance is also the cheapest repair there is — catching a worn part early costs far less than fixing what it breaks later.
A failing catalytic converter can trigger the check-engine light, cause a rattle from under the car, a sulfur smell or sluggish acceleration, and it can keep a car from passing inspection. Customers have had their converters replaced here, and we diagnose the problem first to make sure the converter is really the cause rather than a sensor or an engine issue upstream. You'll know what we found and what it will cost before we replace anything.
Climate problems can be frustrating to chase: air coming out of the wrong vents, weak airflow, or heat and cooling that come and go. One of our customers came to us with a vent problem other shops hadn't been able to diagnose, and we tracked it down. We take the time to test the system properly instead of guessing, then explain what failed and what it takes to fix it, so you're comfortable in January and July.
Reviewers describe our staff as well trained, especially with foreign cars. Imported makes often have their own quirks, parts and procedures, and it helps to have technicians who have seen them before. Whether you need body work, a tune-up or a diagnosis on a foreign car, call ahead with the make, model and year so we can tell you what to expect and make sure we're ready when you arrive.
When to come in
You don't have to know exactly what's wrong before you call. If you notice any of these, bring the car in and let us take a look — catching problems early is almost always simpler.
Even a minor bump can bend a bracket or loosen a bumper. Have it checked before the damage spreads.
Bare metal rusts. Getting scratches refinished early protects the panel and the car's value.
It could be minor or serious. A proper diagnosis tells you which.
A rattle under the car or a rotten-egg smell can point to the catalytic converter.
Weak airflow or air from the wrong vents usually means something in the system has failed.
Rough idle, hesitation or worse mileage are classic signs a tune-up is due.
How it works
Phone (201) 333-3338 or visit 625 Communipaw Avenue, Monday to Friday 8–6 or Saturday 8–4:30. Tell us what happened or what you're noticing.
We look at the car, explain what we find in plain language and give you an estimate before any work begins.
Once you approve, we do the work with care and attention to detail. If anything new turns up along the way, we contact you before going any further.
We walk you through what was done and answer any questions. Pay by credit or debit card and get back on the road with confidence.
Call St Mark Auto Center or bring your car by 625 Communipaw Avenue.
Call (201) 333-3338