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Friends Automotive
Friends Automotive located on Holbrook, MA 02343. We have awesome recipes and the most talented chefs in town! We offer Honest, efficient, and friendly service
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FULL-SERVICE AUTO REPAIR SHOP
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You can trust to improve the condition of your car and get you back on the road again quickly. Whether you need a simple auto repair in our environmental friendly shop or a more significant type of auto service,
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Flat Repair
Flat repair comes in handy when your tire can be fixed rather than replaced. The wheel is removed from the vehicle and plugged and adhered with a sealant, sealing the tire, then professionally placed back onto your vehicle and making it safe for you to drive once more. Signs you may need flat repair: • A tire puncture that is not in the shoulder or sidewall of the tire. • Constant loss of tire pressure. • Vehicle shaking. Not every tire can be repaired, but when it can be we have the tools and skills to ensure you will be safe on the road until you are ready for your next set of tires. Contact us today! -
Drive Train Service
The drivetrain is a component that delivers power to your vehicle, transferring energy to the wheels while the differential allows wheels on the same axel to spin at different speeds. Other components of the drivetrain are the transmission, CV joint, U-join, differential, driveshaft, and axel shafts. There are four types of drivetrains, front-wheel drive (FWD), rear-wheel drive (RWD), all-wheel drive (AWD), and four-wheel drive (4WD). Signs you need drivetrain service: • Shifting problems. • Check engine light. • Vibrations. • Unusual noises. • Fluid leaks. We have the skills and equipment to diagnose and fix the problem when it comes to a large system like the drivetrain. Whether you need replacements, repairs, or diagnostics — for quality and reliable service, call us today! -
Preventive Maintenance
Preventative maintenance has a few names from routine maintenance to factory maintenance. Preventative maintenance is a checklist of vehicle components that a technician inspects to ensure your vehicle is at optimum efficiency. A few things they check are the exhaust, brake, oil, alignment of the wheels, tires, and more. This checklist will state if a vehicle needs certain services before the season shifts, and it will help a technician inform a driver of what services are needed on their vehicle, so it remains safe and reliable to drive. Signs you need preventative maintenance: • Strange engine noises when idling. • Squealing brakes. • Check engine light or maintenance light. • Grinding noises. • Rough idling. Our technicians have an in-depth preventative maintenance list to go over your vehicle with to ensure maximum efficiency along with a set of services to keep you and your family safe for the season changes ahead. Contact us today! -
Roadside Assistance
When you’re broken down on the side of the road and need assistance, whether it’s extra fuel, stalled vehicle, tire problems, or if you left the keys in your locked vehicle, one of our mobile mechanics will come to your destination to assist in getting you back on the road once more. When your vehicle is not repairable on the road, we can assist in towing your vehicle to our shop. Things we can assist with: • Lock outs. • Fuel delivery. • Flat tire assistance. • Dead battery. Our professionals have the skills to quickly assist you in roadside service to ensure you’re safely back on the road or at our shop. Contact us today for more information! -
State Emissions Testing
Emissions control is the reduction of air pollutants emitted by vehicles. Some states require a state emissions test to regulate pollution levels from vehicles. These state-mandated inspections are regulated by government guidelines to ensure air safety in their communities and contribute to cleaner breathing conditions. What we do: • Inspect the vehicle emissions ensuring it stands within state regulations. • Provide service options to pass state emissions. Our technicians can repair and inspect emissions from your vehicle. We abide by the guidelines set in our inspection standards, which determine if your vehicle is fit for the road. Contact us today for more information on emission services! -
Wheel Alignments
Your vehicle’s wheel alignment ensures that your tires connect with the road at precise angles that your steering wheel is pointed to, it’s also directly tied to your vehicle’s suspension system. If your alignment is off, your vehicle can pull from one side or another when your steering wheel is set straight. This service adjusts the suspension to properly align your suspension resulting is safer and more comfortable driving conditions. Signs you need an alignment: • Vehicle pulling to one side or the other. • Uneven tire wear. • Fast tire wear on individual tires. • Squealing tires. • Crooked steering wheel. Our technicians can efficiently align your vehicle with our state-of-the-art alignment machine and offer suspension inspection to ensure a more comfortable ride. Contact us today! -
Exhaust Service
The exhaust system on your vehicle is more than just the tailpipe and muffler. This system gathers gasses from cylinders, removes harmful substances, reduces noise levels, and releases cleaner gasses through the exhaust pipes. These components synchronize their jobs with precision for the system to work and enhance or sustain the vehicle’s performance. Signs you need exhaust service • Annoying and irritating odors inside your vehicle. • Loss of fuel efficiency. • Strange vibrations while driving. • Illuminated check engine light. • Louder noise from both the engine and exhaust. We have the skills and equipment to repair or replace your exhaust system. Whether it is a muffler, catalytic converter, or tailpipe, we can diagnose and get you back on the road once more. Contact us today! -
Diagnostics
Vehicles are complex pieces of machinery with various components and systems that are constantly needed for maximum efficiency. It’s important that when a dashboard light comes on or your vehicle is not working properly that you bring it to a professional to look at it before a small problem becomes a big one. With state-of-the-art diagnostic technology, our technicians can read and understand the codes your vehicle is sending to help pinpoint your vehicle’s issue. The signs you need diagnostics are: • Vehicle electronics are unreliable. • Vehicle shutters when it stops. • Black smoke or excessive white smoke from the tailpipe. • Strange noises. • Abnormal smells. • Illuminated dashboard lights. Our technicians have the skills and equipment to diagnose your vehicle’s issue, as well as come up with a solution. Whether it’s the engine, cooling system, or even electrical issues, trust our technicians to find the solution that best works for you. Contact us today!
Testimonials
What Clients Say
"There are many things that Friends Automotive did to fix my vehicle. But first and foremost they greeted me as a person not a number. Not another customer with another car that they can up charge. In fact they saved me money from the initial estimate. They treated me with respect and greeted me with a smile and a handshake as I walked in the door. I highly recommend Friends Automotive for all of your vehicle needs"
Bruce
Yelp Review
"Went to go check out a car here as mine was falling apart fast, it’s exactly a week later and Ive bought it, it’s registered and inspected! Friends Automotive makes a stressful process fast, easy and enjoyable! He’s very honest and informative. Highly recommend!!"
Erica
Yelp Review
"There are many things that Friends Automotive did to fix my vehicle. But first and foremost they greeted me as a person not a number. Not another customer with another car that they can up charge. In fact they saved me money from the initial estimate. They treated me with respect and greeted me with a smile and a handshake as I walked in the door. I highly recommend Friends Automotive for all of your vehicle needs"
Bruce
Google Review
"There are many things that Friends Automotive did to fix my vehicle. But first and foremost they greeted me as a person not a number. Not another customer with another car that they can up charge. In fact they saved me money from the initial estimate. They treated me with respect and greeted me with a smile and a handshake as I walked in the door. I highly recommend Friends Automotive for all of your vehicle needs"
Bruce
Google Review
Behind the Scenes
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Auto repairs are no problem for the ASE-certified technicians working at Friends Automotive. Some of the maintenance services performed by trained mechanics at our location include repairs on axles, CV Joints, driveshafts, brakes, belts, hoses, diesel engine systems, and four-wheel drive systems. We also provide nitrogen inflation services and transmission repair services. We even offer towing and roadside assistance to ensure you receive help ASAP during times of emergencies. Visit Friends Automotive. today and start enjoying auto repairs performed right the first time.