Hamburg Auto Repair

SureCritic is quickly growing as one of America's most trusted consumer review sites. It is a great place to find local businesses and read verified reviews of their services. Obviously, there are plenty of other review sites out there and all offer valuable insight. However, not all reviews and ratings on other sites are verified by a third party like the ones on SureCritic.  We encourage you to check out reviews and ratings of Schultz Auto and Truck Repair on SureCritic. As of the writing of this article, 90% of the ratings posted on the site are 5-star! It adds up to a 4.9-star rating overall, which isn't too shabby. We're very proud of this fact and it helps to validate our customer ratings on other sites. We have 5-star ratings on Facebook, Go ... read more

It's always a little uncomfortable buying a used car. Whether you are at a dealership or negotiating with a private seller, it's hard to know exactly what the vehicle has been through and how good it will run over time. Sure, you can get a Carfax report or a dealer's however-many-point inspection assurance and make sure it hasn't had any major work done. However, that still doesn't tell you what the future holds for the vehicle. Get a Third-Party Opinion Get the peace of mind you need by bringing it into Schultz Auto and Truck Repair. As a buyer, you have every right to seek a third-party opinion. The automotive service and repair experts at Schultz can perform a detailed vehicle inspection and provide you objective feedback based on what we find. We can let you know if the vehicle is in good shape or if there are problems you should be concerned about. We can ... read more

Shaun knows a little something about automotive repair. After all, he is a successful auto shop owner himself. So when he was away from his hometown and needed auto repair help in the Buffalo area, he looked around for a shop that would provide the expertise and service he desired. He read some positive online reviews about Schultz Auto and Truck Repair in Hamburg, so he brought in his truck and put our team to the test. "I own a shop down state on Long Island," Shaun says in his own online review. "I was upstate visiting family and my truck broke down on the way back. These guys not only accurately diagnosed the check engine light, but did it quickly. And, it was affordable!" When your check engine light comes on, it's the clearest sign your car or truck can give that there is something wrong with the vehicle. If the light comes on and stays illuminated, t ... read more

When talking about preventative maintenance for vehicles of all shapes and sizes, nothing is more important than the standard oil change. Most car and truck owners are pretty well trained at getting their oil and oil filter changed every 3,000-5,000 miles along with other basic maintenance services. It's just part of life, like filling up gas or diesel when the tank is empty. However, a lot of vehicle owners don't quite understand why oil changes are so important. When to Get Your Oil Changed Most vehicle manufacturers will recommend changing the oil and oil filter at 3,000-5,000 mile intervals. Most newer vehicles (and especially any using synthetic oil) will only need this maintenance every 5,000 miles (roughly every 5-6 months depending on your driving habits). Older vehicles that use standar ... read more

When your exhaust system is working properly, you won't even notice it. However, if you have a problem with your catalytic converter, muffler, exhaust pipes or other important exhaust system components, you will notice it quickly. And when you have exhaust problems, you'll want to get them fixed as quickly as possible. If not, the results could be deadly. The Importance of Your Exhaust System Your vehicle's exhaust system helps keep it running smoothly. In a nutshell, it takes harmful exhaust fumes away from your engine, diverting them through the exhaust pipes and out the back of the vehicle. Even in the cleanest-emission vehicles, these fumes can be toxic and caustic. When the exhaust system isn't working properly, it can lead to much bigger problems. It can deteriorate important engine components. Even worse is the fear for carbon monoxide poisoning. If those fumes are l ... read more

Recently, a customer was in the middle of a long summer road trip when his air conditioner started acting strange. It started blowing warm air, and needless to say, it was a bit uncomfortable not having a working air conditioner to keep him cool on the road. "I was traveling to Buffalo from Michigan and the A/C started blowing warm as I was driving through Canada," says the customer in his Google review. "Schultz Auto and Truck Repair was happy to take me in at 3:30 on a Friday afternoon." Though it was late in the day, we wanted to help this customer out and help him get back on the road with a working air conditioning system. The experienced automotive technicians at Schultz Auto and Truck Repair inspected the system, tested the air condition ... read more

Most people have a basic understanding of gasoline (whether unleaded or diesel) and that you need to keep refilling it to keep your car running. In this article, we want to focus on your vehicle's other important fluids. This will help you identify which is which in case there is a leak, while also understanding the fluid maintenance needs of your car. 1. Engine Oil (or Motor Oil) Ultimately, this is the most important fluid in your vehicle because it keeps all the vital parts of of your engine properly lubricated. You'll want your oil and oil filter changed every 3,000-5,000 miles. Engine oil is typically a light tan/brown in color. Use your dipstick to check the level and consistency of the fluid. If it is low or looks extra thick or black, you should have it checked out. 2. Transmission Fluid ... read more

Life is unpredictable, and so is your car sometimes. Things can break down without warning or accidents can happen. Most people are rarely prepared financially to have to deal with unexpected automotive repairs.  As Schultz Auto and Truck Repair, we understand. That's why we're a certified NAPA AutoCare Center and have partnered with Synchrony Financial to help our customers finance auto repairs and services. If you need repairs and have to get your vehicle back on the road as soon as possible, we're here to help. If you qualify for credit, you'll be able to defer payments and cover the expenses on your own schedule. Synchrony Financial is a leading bank, specializing ... read more

Brandon was getting very frustrated. His 90s-era Chevy S-10 Blazer was having problems, but nobody could figure out the problem. That was until he brought his car into Schultz Auto and Truck Repair. Owner, Michael Schultz, and his team of automotive repair experts. "My car was making a clunk noise while driving," says Brandon in his online review. "I had it at 4 shops for 2 days each, and no one could figure it out. I dropped it off at Schultz and got a call 45 minutes later with an estimate." The ASE Certified automotive technicians at Schultz Auto and Truck Repair were able to diagnose the source of the clunking noise after performing a thorough external inspection. Michael was very familiar with the Chevy Blazer from h ... read more

It should go without saying that your vehicle's brakes are very important. If your car doesn't stop or slow down properly, you are endangering yourself, your passengers and every other driver on the road. Plus, regular brake maintenance and new brake pads cost a lot less than repairing damage to a car that's been in a serious accident.  When do you need to get new brakes? Well, the answer is going to vary from car to car and driver to driver. Schultz Auto and Truck Repair has put together these simple questions you can ask yourself to determine the lifespan of your master cylinder, brake pads, brake rotors and brake fluid. 1. When is the last time you got your brakes checked? A simple brake inspection should be a routine part of any ... read more