SWAT Automotive Services

01/15/2025

S.W.A.T is closed for a celebration of life for Karen Nielsen @ Saint Rita's 10:00AM

11/19/2024

SWAT Technician Sean talks about one of the many areas examined during a Massachusetts State Inspection. If, your vehicle fails does get a Rejection sticker, you need to get it fixed and re-tested within 60 days of the initial inspection.

technician Shawn explains how to replace a blower motor in a F150.

11/13/2024

Then and Now Modern Maintenance
by James R. Healey, AARP Need to Know Guide
Fluids
THEN: Dipsticks showed if you had enough oil and automatic transmission fluid. For brake, power steering and windshield washer fluids, you just eyeballed the reservoir. For coolant, you'd pop the radiator cap and look.
NOW:
Some cars have oil and transmission dipsticks, relying on sensors to notify you if there's an issue. Hands off the radiator cap; instead, go to a separate reservoir tank under the hood that lets you see if the coolant is low. Mechanics top off all fluids during routine the maintenance.

11/02/2024

Please notice that our webpage address (https://www.swatautoservice.com) is protected by having the "padlock" affixed to the address. The "s" after http means we are a secure site. When you visit the webpage know that you are safely surfing.
Sincerely, Stephen Wait Owner/Operator

10/16/2024

Then and Now: Modern Maintenance
by James R. Healey AARP Need to Know Guide
Cabin Air Filter
THEN: What?
NOW: Cabin air filters, made to improve interior air quality, only became common in 2000. The filter is tucked behind the glove box, under the dashboard or under the hood, and it needs to replaced about every year. You can do this yourself, but you may twist yourself into knots to reach it.

10/12/2024

What Does My Inspection Sticker Mean?
Black "R" means that your vehicle failed its emissions test
Red "R" means that your vehicle failed its safety inspection or both its safety inspection and emissions test.
Black "Number" means your vehicle passed the safety inspection and emissions test!

09/21/2024

Ever Experience Loss of Acceleration #4
Issue With Injectors
The fuel injector is a really important component of a car’s engine. It is located near of the fuel system and does the job of spraying fuel inside the engine. The engine’s computer is what controls the fuel injector and at regular time intervals, the injectors do the job of spraying fuel into the car’s engine. It helps the engine perform better and gives a better driving experience in any condition. If the fuel injector malfunctions or gets damaged due to some reason, the engine would suffer a lot and the power of the vehicle will get affected immensely. Not just the loss of acceleration but if fuel injector malfunctions, it can cause numerous problems to the car.