Hamburg Auto Repair

Susan recently needed some repair and maintenance work done on her car. She knew exactly who to call, though. Susan is a longtime customer of Schultz Auto and Truck Repair in Hamburg. She knows she can always depend on Michael Schultz and his team of auto repair technicians to get the job done right. She also knows she can always expect excellent customer service when she visits our shop. "Great service in reasonable time," Susan says in her online review of Schultz Auto and Truck Repair. "Things explained to you so you can understand." Susan has been to plenty of other automotive repair shops in the past, and she was usually a little reluctant before she discovered Schultz Auto and Truck Repair. Some places don't treat her with the respect she deserves. At Schultz, we focus on treating our ... read more

Winter is almost here. Throughout Buffalo and Upstate New York, the weather will just continue to get colder, bringing rain, snow, sleet and ice with it. As a driver, you need to be extra careful while out on the roads over the next several months. You should also be mindful of your car or truck’s maintenance. Here are some maintenance tips that will help you contend with the cold winter weather and challenging driving conditions: Check/Change Your Windshield Wipers Having effective windshield wipers will be helpful for visibility when there’s rain, snow, sleet or fog. Get your wiper blades checked out and replaced as needed. Test Your Battery If your vehicle is struggling to start on cold mornings, your battery may be drained. Visit Schultz Auto and Truck Repair for a battery test, recharge or replacement. Check Your Wheel Alignment Handling is ... read more

Winter is coming quickly and it’s more important than ever to make sure your tires in good shape. They grip the road and help keep you safe when driving conditions get more challenging in Buffalo’s wet, snowy and icy season. Here are some of the things you need to know about tire maintenance: Tire Tread Depth Obviously, if your tire treads are low, you will lose traction and control. There is an easy way to check the tread depth at home using the “penny test.” Stick a penny upside down in the middle of your tire treads. If there is any space between Lincoln’s head and the top of the tread, then your tires are getting dangerously low. You will want to consider getting new tires before something bad happens. Uneven Tire Tread Wear Be sure and perform the tread test on all four tires (and probably the spare tire while you’re at it). Under ... read more

Ken is a longtime customer of Schultz Auto and Truck Repair in Hamburg, NY. He recently posted a review on Google and we appreciate him sharing his feedback. We encourage all our customers to post reviews and share their stories on our site, on Yelp, on Google or on our Facebook page. Hearing what people think about our shop is what helps keep our team motivated to provide the best auto repair services around. Here is what Ken said in his post: "Some of the best, if not the best, auto mechanics in Erie County," he writes. "They fix what needs to be fixed and never try to hit you with stuff you don't need." Ken makes a good point there because honesty and integrity are the values that drive Mic ... read more

Since we work on vehicles with both diesel engines and standard gasoline engines (as well as hybrids) at Schultz Auto and Truck Repair, we get this question all the time. What makes diesel and gas engines so different? The Similarities Let’s start by looking at the similarities. Both are types of internal combustion engines using a four-stroke process. They convert the fuel into power by repeated, controlled explosions that move the pistons up and down inside the cylinders. That motion turns the crankshaft and the car is able to be propelled into motion. The Differences Where diesel and gasoline engines differ is in how those explosions take place. A gasoline engine will mix the fuel with air. It is then compressed by the pistons and ignited by the sparks coming from the spark plugs. In a diesel en ... read more

Sometimes an engine or transmission is just beyond repair, or the individual repairs needed add up to a lot of parts and labor costs that may not make it worth the total expense. That's why Schultz Auto and Truck Repair is a proud provider of Jasper Engines & Transmissions. They are the national leader in rebuilt gas and diesel engines, transmissions and other major automotive components. Exceptional Quality Essentially, Jasper's products will give you like-new performance and reliability at a lower cost than replacing your engine or transmission with a brand new one. In some cases, using a remanufactured Jasper engine or transmission may even be less costly than making major repairs to your current engine or transmission. Best of all, all Jasper engines and transmissions are backed by a transferable 3-year ... read more

At Schultz Auto and Truck Repair, we value feedback from our customers. Good or bad, it lets us know how we’re doing and keeps us striving to provide the best possible auto repair services around. We’re very proud of the fact that we’ve maintained a 5-star overall rating on Google, Facebook and our own Reviews page, which is not filtered in anyway. Anyone is welcome to post a review and we encourage all of our customers to share their feedback wherever they see fit. We love when people write detailed reviews, but even brief comments are very helpful as you’ll see below. You can even opt to exclude your name and remain anonymous if you want to retain your privacy. The positive reviews continue to come in and we’d like to thank our customers for providing their commentary. James says: &ldq ... read more

  People often underestimate how important tires are to our safety as drivers. They provide traction, handling and stability on various road conditions and in all types of weather. Properly-cared-for tires can even improve gas mileage in most vehicles. Tires are literally the only thing between your vehicle and the road itself. Therefore, it is important to take care of them. If air is leaking from one of your tires or the treads are getting low, it’s a good idea to get your vehicle checked out by the wheel and tire repair experts of Schultz Auto and Truck Repair in Hamburg, NY. We’ll keep your tires in good condition, so you can enjoy a safer driving experience. Tread Depth Tread depth is very important to the performance of your tires. Once your tires start to go bald, you lose a lot of traction and emergency braking ability. In other words, when the tires can’t g ... read more

The radiator is the central component of your vehicle's cooling system. It is a very important part of your automobile, which means it needs to be taken care of as part of regular preventative maintenance. When damage occurs to your radiator, you will want to get it repaired as soon as possible. If not, it could lead to much more significant (and costly) engine problems. What Your Radiator Does In simple terms, the radiator and cooling system are what keep your vehicle running at proper temperatures. Radiator coolant (otherwise known as radiator fluid or antifreeze) is cycled through the engine and back through the radiator. This process ensures that the engine isn't running too hot. If your engine does overheat, it could be a fault within the radiator or another cooli ... read more

Norbert is very protective of his classic 1964 Chevy Impala, and for good reason. It sure is a beautiful car and we wish we had an actual picture of it to share with you. Norbert wanted to have some repair work performed on his Impala, but he only wanted to work with a mechanic he knew he could trust with his older vehicle. He asked around and was recommended to Schultz Auto and Truck Repair in Hamburg, NY.  "Saying I was pleased with my recent visit would be an understatement," Norbert says in his online review of Schultz Auto and Truck Repair. "For one thing it is not easy finding someone that works on older cars. Secondly, it is not just anyone I would entrust to leave my Impala with for a week to work on it. After my neighbor recommended Schultz Auto, I stopped in to meet and talk to the owner, Michael Schultz. After discussing what vehicle I had an ... read more