Follow Us!
  Sal's Auto and Truck Repair
  • Home
  • About
  • Sal's Auto Car Care Tips Blog
  • Car Care Specials
  • Contact

Acton Summer Heat Wave -  Sal's Auto Repair Car Safety & A/C Tips

7/26/2023

0 Comments

 
Picture
Picture
Picture
Hot & humid in Acton! Is your car ready for a summer road trip? Air conditioning working? Did you know that it's more common for batteries to fail in the summer than  winter? Check your tire pressure lately?

Sal's Auto offers full service can check, repair or re-charge your auto A/C & car battery?

Sharing Sal (& Jean's) Summer Car Safety alert:  Never leave kids or pets  or alone in the car. Sal used his iphone to capture the above interior car temps of 100++ degrees in under 10 minutes in the shade (right pic)!                                                                                                          
​Sal, owner & mechanic at Sal's Auto & Truck Repair in Acton has these tips to stay cool with A/C & to beat the heat this summer!  
1) Open your car windows to let heat out
2) Turn your car A/C on low speed to cool air faster &
3) Make sure your car A/C is cooling properly before  driving children, elderly & pets

4) Stay well hydrated and check on your friends & neighbors.

Stay Safe & COOL!


 Need a service appointment? A/C not working or need a recharge? Call Sal's Auto today at 978-263-2614 for a car service appointment to fix your A/C & keep your vehicle running safe & efficient on the road! 

Sal's Auto & Truck Repair in Acton is a local, independent, family owned & run car care business serving the Acton -  Boxborough & Middlesex West area since 1976. 
​#SalsAutoTruckRepair #AC #
ActonMA
​
​
0 Comments

Sal's Auto Repair Tips: Is your vehicle ready for fall?

9/1/2022

23 Comments

 
Picture

Sal's Auto & Truck Repair in Acton is gearing our customers up for fall & back to school - work season! Driving more these days?  Have a teen or 20 something driving to High School or taking a car back to College?  Need to service a light utility or work truck (we service many local service vehicles including our friends at Acton TV!).  Fall is the time to get your vehicle ready 4 fall & cooler weather driving season.

TIP: Did you know that car and auto warranty maintenance schedules are typically based on time OR miles? 

With the supply of new and pre-owned cars very limited (and $$ expensive) due to Covid-19  and supply chain issues, AAA recently reported that it is almost always less expensive to repair and service your existing  vehicle rather than buying new.  

Sal's Auto is committed to getting to maintaining & servicing our customers & neighbor's cars to keep their vehicles running efficient and safe on the road.  At Sal's Auto, we know from experience that regular car maintenance can reduce the need for costly repairs or vehicle breakdowns and tows down the road --resulting in lost time, money and inconvenience!  

Sal's performs a complimentary 60 point vehicle inspection with any oil change or auto service!

*A few  Car Care Tips at Sal's Auto  (including safety tips Jean often shared).
Schedule an appointment with a trusted auto mechanic and allow a few extra days before you need your car in case additional auto service repairs or parts are needed!*

​Here are 5 car care maintenance tips to keep your vehicle safe and reliable on the road this fall:
1.  Perform an oil change maintenance service and tire rotation
2.  Check your automobile tires and wheel tread for safe traction
3.  Check your vehicle brakes to for safe stopping and visibility

4.  Have your car battery tested to keep your vehicles starting – with colder temperatures on the way
                                 *Mention this blog post and Sal’s Auto will Test Your Battery for Free*  
5. Keep your headlights and windshield  wipers clear and well maintained for best visibility! 
​
 S
al's Auto & Truck Repair is proud to be a local family favorite choice for car care & auto service VOTED #1 Wicked Local best auto repair in Acton Boxborough Concord Maynard Stow and Middlesex West Boston area in 2019! 

Contact Sal’s Auto & Truck Repair at 978-263-2614 to get your vehicle ready for fall driving season!  
Have a happy Safe fall season from all of us at Sal’s Auto & Truck Repair Acton MA!

#backtoschool #oilchange  #carcare #ActonMA 

23 Comments

Time for Spring Car Care at Sal's Auto & Truck Repair Acton

4/8/2021

2 Comments

 
Picture
Flashback photo - Spring-time at Sal's Auto & Truck Repair... Spring finally arrived in Acton - Boxborough after a long fall & winter with the pandemic + some snowy weather (thanks for following Sal's plow safety tip to not crowd the plow!).  With local travel picking up and more schools and businesses re-opening, it's a good time to make sure your car maintenance is up to date so it stays safe and reliable on the road.

 Did you know that car maintenance & servicing timing is based on either mileage OR time so your vehicle may be due even if your service sticker is greater than your odometer. Oil Change Service, tire rotation or new tires?  Sal's Auto can help whether you drive a car, light truck or service utility vehicle (post winter service). Ask about Sal's Auto Tire rotation Special when you buy 4 new tires. Must mention tire coupon Offer at service write-up! We offer top tire brands from Uniroyal to Goodyear, premier performance tires, & more with tires to fit every driving need and budge! 
​
​​
Sal's Auto & Truck Repair continues to follow Covid-19 guidelines and offer NO Contact drop-off & pick-up auto service sanitizing vehicles before & after servicing.  Call Sal's Auto today at 978-263-2614 to schedule service. Be Well and continue to mask-up everyone!  

Picture
Buy 4 tires - FREE Sal's Auto Lifetime Tire Rotation
2 Comments

Sal's Auto & Truck Repair Join MA Right to Repair Coalition Ballot Question 1 giving consumers choice on car repair

9/30/2020

0 Comments

 
Sal's Auto & Truck Repair & Hansen Auto Body Acton next door are members of the MA Right To Repair Coalition of over 1600 local, independent car repair & service shops all across Massachusetts.

Preserve your car repair choice and support local independent auto repair & service business in Acton - Boxborough - Concord MA & beyond!  Please *VOTE YES* on MA Ballot Question 1 Right To Repair. Learn more about at www.massrighttorepair.com.

About Sal's Auto & Truck Repair Acton:  Sal's Auto was VOTED a wicked local auto repair shop in Acton MA & Middlesex West Boston for 5 years running! We are local, independent  & offer full service auto repair for cars, SUVs & light trucks -- warranty service too.  Whether you need an oil change, new brakes, batteries (testing & charge too), check engine repair or suspension work, new tires or more, Sal's Auto & Truck Repair is a 1-stop shop (autobody services from door at Hansen Auto Body too).  Complimentary 60 point vehicle inspection & safety check with any service.
*mention offer for FREE Lifetime tire rotation when you buy 4 new tires from Sal's Auto! Sal's Auto treats our customers & neighbors like family keeping your cars maintaining your vehicles to keep them safe & efficient on the road avoiding costly repairs down the road! 

Thank you for being a valued Sal's Auto customer & neighbor supporting us and other local Acton area businesses during Covid-19 MA & every day!  
Call Sal's Auto & Truck Repair today for service at 978-263-2614 for service.   
     Sal Panetta  Owner, ASE Certified Mechanic  Sal's Auto & Truck Repair Acton 
Picture
0 Comments

Sal’s Auto & Truck Repair Acton Summer Car Care Tips: How to Keep your Car Temp COOL & Prevent Overheating

7/28/2020

1 Comment

 
Sal’s Auto & Truck Repair Acton Summer Car Care Tips to Keep your Car Temperature COOL to Prevent Overheating
Acton & Middlesex Boston burb temps in the 90s! Sal Panetta, owner & mechanic at Sal’s Auto & Truck Repair shares tips on keeping your vehicle COOL to prevent overheating and engine damage. Do not Drive when Engine Temp rises! 

Along with rising temps, your car temperature may rise for a number of reasons ranging from your vehicles oil and fluid levels to problems with your radiator and cooling systems.

Summer Car Care Tips to Keep your Engine COOL 
  1. Park in the shade  or a garage out of the direct sun (open your car windows where possible)
  2. Pay attention to your car’s temperature sensor if it approaches the HOT zone
  3. If you notice the temp in the red zone – safely pull over (or Drive your car to your mechanic … Sal’s Auto! :).
  4. Open your windows and turn on the HEAT!
  5. Keep up with your summer car maintenance – check your oil and coolant & fluid levels, Maintain your car BEFORE the Engine Temp rises!  
Car A/C not working or low on FREON? Battery not turning over? New tires? Sal’s Auto can help with those too.
​
Sal’s Auto & Truck Repair recommends ongoing regular maintenance based on time or mileage interval to help keep your  car running safe & reliable on the road.  Call Sal’s Auto & Truck Repair at 978-263-2614 to make an appointment for service.  NO Contact drop-off & auto service available.

About Sal’s Auto & Truck Repair is a proud local family favorite full service auto repair shop, brakes, batteries, engines tires & more. Auto Warranty maintenance too, all makes and models. Local & independent, family owned & run for over 4 decades! Visit  SalsAutoTruckRepair.com 
1 Comment

Call Sal's Auto Acton for a FREE Battery Check

5/20/2020

0 Comments

 
Picture
Car been sitting in the driveway more these days with Covid-19? YES... As the Massachusetts economy re-opens, Sal and the mechanics at Sal's Auto Acton are seeing more than the usual share of weak or dead batteries. It's good practice to drive your car every few days (or at least weekly) but that still may not be enough to charge your battery taking short trips to the store for essential items!


​To help move things back to normal, Sal's Auto will perform a FREE battery check and test the charge on your car battery. Sal's Auto performs a complimentary 60 point vehicle safety check with any service to keep your car safe and reliable on the road. **Please Mention FREE Sal's Auto Battery Check at Service write-up**


With many local to Acton or working from home these days, this may be a good time to schedule auto service & maintenance (based on either miles driven OR time) or car repairs! Sal's Auto now offers Safe & convenient 'NO Contact' Auto Service and pick-up. We take special care and follow all CDC and MA State guidelines sanitizing all vehicles, and touch services before and after service! 

CALL Sal's Auto & Truck Repair Acton Today at 978-263-2614 to book auto service and a FREE Car Battery check!  Sal's Auto is proud to be your wicked local favorite car repair shop (find us on Next Door too!) serving the Acton - Concord - Middlesex West Boston area for over 4 decades!

Thank you for supporting Sal's Auto and other local, independent community businesses!
Sal & all @ Sal's Auto & Truck Repair Acton 

PS  The summer heat is coming... Car Air Conditioning working?  Sal's Auto repairs car A/C and can recharge A/C too! 

 #SalsAutoTruckRepair 
#autorepair #ActonMA

Picture
0 Comments

Sal's Auto Acton Open for NO Contact Local Auto Service & Maintenance

3/18/2020

1 Comment

 
Picture
Picture
​Did you know that Sal’s Auto & Truck Repair and our friends next door at Hansen Auto Body  remain open for auto service during Covid19 MA as Essential businesses. With many of our customers working or staying close to home, now is a  good time to keep up with your vehicle service and maintenance.  NEW, Sal's Auto now offers convenient  ‘NO Contact’ auto service & car repairs.  We remain OPEN for business and follow CDC health & safety protocols, sanitizing vehicles before & after servicing.

Five tips from Sal's Auto Repair to maintain your vehicle during Covid-19 (and every day)!:
  1. Start and drive your vehicle daily if you can 
  2. Check your Battery - car battery may not fully charge with short-trips  
  3. Auto service and Warranty - Keep up with your schedule based on time or mileage 
  4. Tire wear & pressure checks  - check tire condition && inflation 
  5. A/C & Heating - Time to switch from heating to cooling A/C repair or recharge! 
​
Keeping up with maintenance can keep your vehicle safe on the road & avoid costly repairs down the road. Call Sal’s Auto at 978-263-2614 today to schedule a NO Contact Service appointment and drop-off to keep your car & light trucks safe & dependable on the road.   Sal's Auto performs a Complimentary 60 point vehicle check with any auto service. Check out Sal's Auto Service Specials (FREE Lifetime Tire Rotation, FREE Battery Check, etc.). Please mention Coupon Offer at service write-up. Limit One Coupon per Visit.

Thank you for making Sal’s Auto & Truck Repair your local favorite. Supporting Acton area communities for over 4 decades!   Be Well.   Sal 
#SalsAutoTruckRepair #autorepair #ActonMA #Boxborough 
1 Comment

Sal’s Auto Winter COLD Car Care Tips – Listen to Your Car!  #carcaretips #autorepair #ActonMA

1/7/2020

5 Comments

 
Car slow to turn over in the Winter COLD? Your car (battery or starter) may be telling you something! From Sal’s Auto’s four decades of auto service & maintenance repair (and vehicle towing!) experience in Acton & the Boston MA West burbs, we see first-hand how extreme weather & temps can take a toll on your vehicle!

​Sal’s Auto Winter Car Care Tips:
1.   Check your car battery & starter when extreme (COLD or HOT) TEMPS hit which can causing already weak batteries car-starting issues during the NEXT COLD spell. 

2.   Inspect your automobile tires including tire pressure and tread*for safe handling and traction in winter snow & ice.
 
3.   Keep up with your Car Service & Maintenance so it is Safe & Reliable on the Road!

 *Mention this FREE Lifetime Tire Rotation Coupon offer with the purchase of 4 new tires from Sal's Auto.
 
Happy Safe Winter season & travels in 2020 from All at Sal’s Auto & Truck Repair!   
​
Picture
5 Comments

Sal’s Auto & Truck Repair Supports Fall  AB In Control Teen Driver Training

9/20/2018

0 Comments

 
Sal’s Auto & Truck Repair & our friends at Hansen Auto Body Acton MA proud to be among the local Acton community & business supporters of the AB In Control Teen Driver Safety Training Classes. Only $200 - Save $150. Many of Sal's Auto & Hansen customers & teen family members have taken the safe driver training!  Acton Boxborough  area families can enroll in the spring AB Drive In Control teen driver at a special discount **SPACE LIMITED*  for Nov 4 April 30 Classes & upcoming fall & winter sessions for Acton Boxborough MA Area families! For info & To Register Call In Control @ 978-658-4144 or Visit www.DriveInControl.org/AB
#DriveInControl #SalsAutoTruckRepair   #ActonMA  #Boxborough #drivesafe  #HansenAutoBody

Picture
Picture
0 Comments

Sal's Auto & Truck Repair New Car Tires, Maintenance & Safety Tips for Spring & Summer

5/23/2018

28 Comments

 
With warmer temps in Acton & the Boston West burbs, it's time to get your car ready for spring and summer holiday travel!  Tires are an important piece of safety equipment on your vehicle - tires (and brakes) are what is between you and the road!  Sal's Auto Repair can help you choose the right tires for you, your vehicle, budget and driving conditions.  

Check out Sal's Auto Repair Acton Tire Buying, Seasonal Car Maintenance Safety Tips & Specials:

  1. Check Tires for proper inflation. Tire pressure increases in the hot weather (Tires lose pressure in the Cold weather).  Lower tire pressure can reduce your vehicle’s traction especially on wet roads AND reduce your gas mileage (thanks for the comment!).

    **Tip from Jean & Sal – Check proper Tire PSI inflation in your car manual or on the inside door panel (not on PSI on the side of the tire!).   


  2. Regular Tire Rotation helps with even tread wear and extend your Tire life.  Sal’s recommends rotating your tires about every 6,000 miles (+/- depending on patterns –rule of thumb – Rotate tires every other oil change – See Sal’s FREE Lifetime Tire Rotation Special)

  3. Put New Tires on the back of the vehicle for better traction in Snow and wet road conditions (tip courtesy of Michelin Tire Safety Expert who says "If you lose traction in the rear first, the car's gonna spin. Physics always wins.")

Is your Tire Pressure Symbol ON or think you may need New Tires?  Sal’s offers a Complimentary 60 point Vehicle Inspection and Safety Check with any service.  Take advantage of Sal's Auto 2018 Car Care Maintenance Service Specials and FREE Lifetime Tire Rotation with Purchase of 4 New Tires from Sal’s Auto & Truck Repair--- Offer valid with purchase of Oil Change or Any Auto Service.(1 coupon per visit please).

At Sal’s Auto, experience tells us regular car and tire maintenance can save you money (avoiding costly car repairs down the road) and help keep your vehicle safe, reliable & efficient every season.

​
Call Sal's Auto today at 978-263-2614 to schedule your spring or summer car care service appointment!  Safe holiday driving from all of us at Sal’s Auto & Truck Repair Acton, MA
​
 #Tires  #springcarcare #summercarecare  #autorepair  #Acton  #MiddlesexWest #Boston  
​


Picture
28 Comments
<<Previous

    Author

    At Sal’s Auto & Truck Repair, our ASE Certified mechanics not only maintain your vehicles, we educate you on ways to keep your vehicles running so they are safe, reliable and more eco friendly (saving green --- gas and money) on the road.  

    Enjoy and share Sal's Car Care & Safe Travel Tips!   

    Categories

    All
    Air Conditioning
    Auto Maintenance
    Automotive Technology
    Auto Repairs
    Auto Safety
    Auto Towing
    Awards
    Car Battery
    Covid19MA
    Local Auto Repair
    Maintenance
    News
    Safe Driving
    Specials
    Summer Car Care
    Tips
    Tires
    Wheel Alignments & Balancing

Need Auto Repair, Car Maintenance, Oil Change, AC or Tire Service?  Sal's Auto & Truck Repair Acton Voted  #1 Wicked Local, Next Door Favorite & won Angie's List Super Service Award  (4 times).  Call Sal's Auto or stop by today for a FREE estimate!   Vehicle Towing Available.  


Address
5 Willow Street 
Acton, MA 01720

Call Sal's Auto!

978-263-2614

Sal's Auto & Truck Repair Hours:  Mon - Fri  8am to 5pm 
​