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Is Your Vehicle Ready 4 Winter Holiday Travel? Call Sal's Auto & Truck Repair Today!                                                                                          Acton MA

11/15/2018

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Winter Snow & Cold weather is here in Acton - Concord MA & Middlesex West burbs. Is your vehicle ready for winter season & holiday travel?  Sal's Auto winter service car service specials include: Oil Change, Battery check, inspection of brakes & tires & service of fluids. Sal's Auto offers a FREE 60 point vehicle safety check with ANY service. 

​Brakes, tires & batteries & key to safe winter travel to keep your car running smooth & safe on the road.  Preventative maintenance and car service also saves money by reducing costly maintenance down the road. Sal's Auto offers complete car care from ASE Certified mechanics, high tech computer diagnostics & safe reliable towing for cars & light trucks too!  Convenient quality autobody repair & painting at a good value right next door (we pass keys back & forth) from our friends at Hansen Auto Body Acton MA.
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Sal's Auto offers leading tire brands from Coopers to Uniroyal & more. Mention Sal's Auto & Truck Repair New Tire Special - buy a set of 4 tires and get FREE lifetime tire rotation with any Sal's Auto service (limit 1 offer per customer per visit).  Ask about our tire rebates & specials too! 

Call Sal's Auto Today to book an appointment at 978-263-2614 

Happy Fall Thanksgiving & Safe travels to our local customer friends & neighbors from all at Sal's Auto & Truck Repair Acton. 

About Sal's Auto & Truck Repair Acton MA. Local, independent auto repair shop serving Acton Boxborough & Boston west communities for over 4 decades. Voted #1 Auto Repair in Acton & Middlesex West & an Angie's List Super Service Award winner 3 years in a row.  
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Sal’s Auto & Truck Repair Supports Fall  AB In Control Teen Driver Training

9/20/2018

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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

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

5/23/2018

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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.

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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
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 #Tires  #springcarcare #summercarecare  #autorepair  #Acton  #MiddlesexWest #Boston  
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Sal’s Auto & Truck Repair Earns Angie’s List Super Service Award for 3rd Year in a Row, Voted #1 Auto Repair Shop in Acton MA & Boston Regional GOLD

5/8/2017

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Award reflects Sal’s Auto consistent high level of customer service
Sal’s Auto & Truck Repair in Acton MA has earned the auto repair service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award, reflecting an exemplary year of customer service to members of the local services marketplace and consumer review site in 2016. 



It was the third year in a row that Sal’s Auto received the coveted Award. This achievement is particularly significant as Angie’s List experienced unprecedented member growth in 2016. More than 1.6 million consumers, many of whom were eager to quickly hire highly qualified service pros, joined Angie’s List after the company added a new, free membership tier.

​“Companies that can meet higher demands without missing a beat in their exemplary performance standards truly do stand apart from their peers,” said Angie’s List Founder Angie Hicks. “Only a fraction of the auto repair & service shops in the greater Boston area were able to do it.”

Angie’s List Super Service Award winners have met strict eligibility requirements, which include an “A” rating in overall grade, recent grade, and review period grade. The SSA winners must also be in good standing with Angie’s List, pass a background check and abide by Angie’s List operational guidelines.
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 “Sal’s Auto is proud to receive the Angie’s List Super Service Awards for the 3rd year in a row, to be VOTED the #1 best Auto Service & Repair Shop in Acton MA, and to earn Regional GOLD in the Boston Metro West suburbs. These awards are particularly meaningful as we celebrate our 4th decade in business serving the Acton-Boxborough area. Special thanks to all our customers for trusting us with your auto service, repair & towing needs! “
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Service company ratings are updated daily on Angie’s List as new, verified consumer reviews are submitted. Companies are graded on an A through F scale in areas ranging from price to professionalism to punctuality.
 
For more than 21 years, Angie’s List restricted access to its verified reviews to consumers who paid membership fees. When the company removed that barrier, some companies worried that the new, non-paying members would not be as engaged as members of the past. Experience has shown, however, that these newly added members are just as engaged – across all age groups – as prior members. Also, because the company continues to adhere to its review verification process, there has been no degradation of review quality.
 
“The biggest change at Angie’s List is that we are connecting even more consumers to high quality service professionals,” Hicks said. “And that’s good for everyone.”
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 About Angie’s List:
Angie's List helps facilitate happy transactions between more than 4.5 million consumers nationwide and its collection of highly rated service providers in more than 720 categories of service, ranging from home improvement to health care. Built on a foundation of more than 10 million verified reviews of local service, Angie's List connects consumers directly to its online marketplace of services from member-reviewed providers, and offers unique tools and support designed to improve the local service experience for both consumers and service professionals.
 
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About Sal’s Auto & Truck Repair Acton MA:   SalsAutoTruckRepair.com
Sal’s Auto & Truck Repair – Local, Trusted, Quality, Family Owned & Run for 40 years
Sal’s Auto ASE Certified mechanics offer complete vehicle maintenance and auto repairs for cars, SUVs & light trucks from oil change service, new tires, tire rotations, computerized wheel alignments, engine repair, vehicle towing and more. Since 1976, Sal’s Auto has served Acton, Boxborough, Bolton, Chelmsford, Concord, Carlisle, Harvard, Littleton, Maynard, Stow, Westford MA and the Metro West Boston MA communities. For the 3rd consecutive year, Sal’s is the proud Winner of the Angie’s List Super Service Award & the Wicked Local Reader’s Choice Award for #1 Auto Service in Acton, MA and Boston Metro West GOLD. Sal’s Auto takes great pride in offering auto service you can trust - guaranteed.  Call Sal’s Auto at 978-263-2614 today for an appointment!


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AAA Ready for Spring Car Care & Safety Tips after Winter Snow & Ice                     #MASnow  #autorepair

2/22/2017

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Thanks to +AAA  New England for these Ready for Spring - end of Winter Car Care Maintenance and Rust Safety Tips. While the snow in Acton & Metrowest Boston will soon be a winter flashback, a Report from Triple A reminds motorists that Snow and ice and chemicals can cause car safety issues with your car systems. particularly with older vehicles.  Rust can cause damage to your car brakes, exhaust systems, fuel lines and more -- beyond the usual auto body & car paint rust issues our  friends next door at Hansen Auto Body Acton see!

In early spring, AAA recommends suggests having your car serviced and inspected by a trusted auto repair mechanic and including towing from Sal's Auto Acton Towing if needed.  Warning signs from winter and rust damage include vehicle car warning lights, spongey brakes and loud mufflers. Call Sal's Auto & Truck Repair to get your car serviced,  tuned up  and ready for spring!  Along with passenger vehicles and SUVs, Sal's Auto also services  light trucks including our many local snow plow truck friends who often 'meet-up' at Sal's Auto before and after storms!  
​See more Spring Car Care Tips after the Winter #MASnow and ice!
http://newsroom.aaa.com/2017/02/road-de-icers-cause-3-billion-annually-vehicle-rust-damage
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Sal’s Auto Fall & Winter Travel Tips & Vehicle Checklist   #carcaretips #autorepair #ActonMA

11/14/2016

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Sal’s Auto & the Car Care Council sharing Holiday & Winter Travel Tips & Vehicle Checklist to keep you Safe on the road – and SAVE you money!  Thanks to the @CarCareCouncil 4 these Pre Travel & Auto Maintenance Tips ‘3 Ps’ Checklist as we head into Thanksgiving, winter cold & holiday season!
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At Sal’s Auto & Truck Repair, we know from (40 years of) experience that regular vehicle maintenance can keep your vehicle safe & efficient on the road in any season.  Preventative maintenance Saves money on gas as well as costly vehicle repairs & reduce the need for car towing from breakdowns – be prepared for this holiday & winter travel season!  Sal's Auto can help with our 60 point vehicle inspection with any auto service.
Happy Safe Holiday & Winter Travel from all of us at Sal's Auto & Truck Repair - Acton MA !
 
#SalsAuto  #autorepair  #wintercarcare #holiday #traveltips #snowplow #towing #ActonMA #Boxborough #MA

Ps  Sal’s snow plow crew still recalls the RECORD winter snow of 2014-15!  We’re busy getting our local Boston area snow plow truck friends get their vehicles ready 4 THIS snow season. A few local snow plowing spots for Acton Boxborough area  - Call Sal – Acton MA Snow Plowing at 978-263-2614 www.ActonPlowing.com  

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Sal’s Auto & Truck Repair Receives Local & Regional Auto Repair Service Awards:  #1 Best Auto Service in Acton MA & Metrowest Boston GOLD   #wickedlocalfavorites  #ActonMA

6/20/2016

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Sal’s Auto & Truck Repair thanks all of our customers, friends and neighbors for VOTING Sal’s Auto #1 Reader’s Choice for best Auto Repair Service in Acton MA &  Regional Metrowest Boston GOLD favorite Auto Repair Shop.  

Sal’s Auto & Truck Repair is honored to be awarded:
  • #1 Best Auto Repair Service in Acton MA – for trusted, quality auto repair, maintenance & vehicle towing services  
  • Regional #1 GOLD Award for Best Auto Repair Service in Northwest Boston, MA  - Acton, Boxborough, Chelmsford, Clinton, Concord, Harvard, Lincoln, Littleton, Maynard, Stow, Westford MA.

These Auto Service Awards mean a lot to Sal’s Auto & Truck Repair as we celebrate 4 decades of serving Acton Boxborough Metrowest Boston communities ,local  independent & family run since 1976.

Sal’s Auto is proud of its community outreach – with advertising dollars (AB School School activities, Booster Groups, local Non Profits) supporting the local Acton Boxborough communities where our customers live and work.

From Oil Changes to Brakes & Check Engine Repair, Tires & Towing service, thank you for trusting Sal's Auto for all of your vehicle service needs.  We look forward to helping keep your cars safe and reliable on the road this summer and fall.

We appreciate your business!
Sal & Jean Panetta, Owner Sal's Auto & Truck Repair Acton 


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7 Car Care Tips for Safe Summer Travel           #carcare  #ActonMA

5/24/2016

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Summer is around the corner in Acton MA & Middlesex West Boston.  Planning a summer vacation or road-trip to the White Mountains of NH (up the Mount Washington Auto Road (pictured)), Cape Cod, Maine or beyond?
Is your car road-trip ready?  Sal’s Auto & Truck Repair Acton MA recommends having your car checked out by a trusted local mechanic a week or more before your trip to keep you safe on the road this summer season!  

With summer weather, it's time to roll down your windows and really ‘listen to your car’ or have someone else drive it to check out any car noises (you may be used to) to prevent a bigger problem down (or on) the road.  Sal's Auto performs a Complimentary 60 point vehicle inspection with every service! Call Sal’s Auto & Truck Repair Acton MA for an appointment!  Check our Sal's Auto Seasonal Car Care Specials.
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A properly maintained car gets you where you want to go, and saves you money getting there. If you are planning to travel by car this summer season, take steps to avoid ending up on the side of the road. Make sure your car is in good shape so it won’t break down. 

Here are 7 Tips for Safe Summer Car Travel courtesy of Money Talk News: 
1. Radiator
Overheating is the No. 1 cause of summer breakdowns, says the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). Make sure your radiator is adequately filled with coolant at the right concentration — usually a 50/50 mix of water and antifreeze, but check your car’s specifications.  Make sure your gauge doesn’t register too hot to avoid engine damage.
2. Hoses
Your coolant is only as good as the hoses it flows through. Look for leaks, cracks, peeling or separation. If the hose is spongy or soft in even one section, consider replacing it before it fails and causes bigger problems.
3. Oil
The hotter the weather gets, the more important oil becomes. Oil helps prevent overheating by lubricating many moving parts. However, oil additives break down over time.
  • Oil change recommendations are as frequent as every 3,000 miles, but makers of many modern cars say to wait until a maintenance-reminder light brightens your dashboard.
  • According to the Car Care Council:  having to only change your oil every 7,500 miles is something we would all prefer, 3,000 to 5,000 miles are numbers more representative of actual driving conditions. By erring on the side of caution, you’ll help to extend the life of your car.
  • Check your oil between changes and add a quart or two of your car manufacturer’s recommended grade, if needed.
4. Battery
Hot weather can strain a battery. Test the battery if it’s more than 3 years old or if you see one of these telltale signs of a failing battery:
  • Lights dim at starting
  • Power drain when turning on the air conditioning
  • Slow cranking when you start the car
5. Air conditioning
A marginally operating air-conditioning system may fail in hot weather, says the ASE. Put a thermometer in your car’s vent while the air conditioner is running and see how cool the air is getting.  If it’s not cooling properly, you may try replacing cabin air filters that clean the air entering the heating and air-conditioning system in newer cars. Check your owner’s manual for location and how often they should be replaced.
However, if your air-conditioning system is suffering from a bigger problem — like a leak or loss of refrigerant — it’s likely time for a mechanic.
6. Tires
Your four tires offer a critical connection to the road, says the Car Care Council. Check them at least monthly. Low tire pressure adds rolling resistance, making it harder for the engine to move your car.
  • Proper tire pressure, which should be posted on your car door, improves gas mileage by 3.3 percent, or about 10 cents a gallon, the council says.
  • Under-inflation stresses a tire’s internal fabric and steel cord so they flex beyond designed limits and lose their bond to the rubber. The result can be a blowout.
  • Don’t wait for your car’s tire pressure monitoring system to light up, as it may be too late to save the tire. Instead, check air pressure when the tires are cool — summer weather and friction can cause the pressure inside to rise, giving you a false sense of security.
  • Also, check the tire tread by inserting a penny: If you can see all of Abraham Lincoln’s head, it’s time for new tires. If tires look unevenly worn, have your wheel balance and alignment checked.
7.  Other Tips to Get Your Car Road Ready for Summer  
  • Consider a tuneup. Fouled spark plugs cause the engine to lose power or misfire, wasting fuel and lowering gas mileage. However, check your owner’s manual before scheduling a tuneup. Many newer cars don’t require a tuneup for more than 100,000 miles.
  • Check the brakes. If you notice pulsations, grabbing, noises or longer stopping distances when braking, it’s time for repairs.
  • Change the wipers. Windshield wipers deteriorate faster in sunny weather. If you get caught in a summer shower, you want to be able to see where you’re going. Many auto parts stores offer free installation when you buy new wiper blades.
  •  Wash and wax. Sunlight, UV radiation, acid rain, salt, dirt and air pollution can damage your car’s exterior. Protect the paint and finish by washing and waxing your car regularly.
  • Keep a safety kit. In case your car does break down, be prepared with supplies, including water for yourself and the radiator, jumper cables, a flashlight and batteries, and a first-aid kit.

The right car maintenance can save you time and money and keep you traveling safely on the road this summer!   
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Rough Ride? Car Vibrating? Ask about Sal’s Auto Road Force Wheel Balancing                                                              #ActonMA   #autorepair  

2/22/2016

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Even after rotating and balancing your car’s tires, why do your wheels and tires still shake?  It may be that traditional wheel balancing isn’t enough to correct your car’s vibration issues according to auto repair experts at Motorweek: "With newer tires, minor automobile tire and wheel problems can be amplified into the car – and you feel them in the ride! "

Sal’s Auto & Truck Repair is among a select number of auto repair shops in the Acton – Concord – Metrowest Boston area that uses
Hunter Road Force Touch advanced wheel balancing technology to correct your car vibration issues –extending the life of your tires & dramatically improving your ride.  

What Sal’s Auto Customers Say About Road Force Wheel Balancing 

Rough ride?  Car Vibrating?
ASK Sal to see if the Road Touch Wheel Balancing system can smooth out your ride! 
Call Sal’s Auto & Truck Repair Today at 978-263-2614 for all of your car care needs.  
    • A customer recently brought his Honda CRV in to Sal’s Auto for shocks & suspension work complaining of a very rough ride, that his new tires were ‘wearing funny’ & the car had a vibration.  Testimonial:  Sal received a Thank you call saying that the (Road Force) wheel balancing greatly improved the ride- ‘what a difference – No more vibration, it drives like a new car’    - Concord MA Customer
    • Sal’s Auto used the Road Force wheel balancing system on an older model Lexus *SEE below for actual Before & After Road Force Wheel Balancing Report*.   Testimonial:  ‘It smoothed out the ride– it drives like it used to when it was new!’  - Acton MA Customer

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Is Your CAR Ready for the Holidays & New Year?

12/21/2015

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Traveling for the holidays?  College students  home for winter break with their cars?  A reminder that despite the busy-ness of the holidays, it's important to keep up with regular car maintenance & repairs -- oil changes, tire rotation, battery checks & preventative vehicle service & repairs so your car is safe & dependable this winter. Along with oil change service, Sal's Auto can check your battery (let Sal know if your car is slow to turn over) & perform a Complimentary 60 point vehicle inspection & safety check with any service.  It’s been mild thus far in metrowest Boston, but we ALL remember the not-to-distant record 2015 MA record winter snow early in the New Year!!   
 
Looking for a unique holiday or New Year’s gift that all drivers on your list need?  Sal’s Auto & Truck Repair now offers Auto Service & Repair Gift Certificates in any amount or for a Car Oil Change & Tire Rotation Maintenance Service.  Sal's Gift Certificates make great holiday gifts, stocking stuffers and 'anytime' gifts. 
 
Call Sal’s Auto today at 978-263-2614 for an appointment to get your vehicles ready for Holiday travel & the New Year.  

Wishing you Happy Holidays & Safe Travels from all of us at Sal’s Auto & Truck Repair!   #ActonMA

PS Have a light truck or Snow Plow in need of maintenance? Sal’s Auto can service your vehicles too!
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    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.  

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