Newfane Auto Repair LLC

08/11/2026

07/21/2026

Posting an update. Some answers to common questions here at the counter.
1) Closing date; October 28th, 2026
2) Is anyone taking over the repair shop. The answer is nothing definite has been planned, so no, not right now. That may change in the future, and I'll let you know.
3) Can you recommend someone to take our vehicles that we can trust.

This is a list of local auto repair shops that I have put together for our customers. This is only a sampling of repair facilities in the area. They all have very good online reviews, and, in my opinion, would be a good starting point to finding a new home for your automotive needs. I put them in order of distance from us in Newfane.

E+L Auto Repair
5998 Walnut Street
Newfane, NY, 14108
(716) 778-5345

A+C Auto Repair
5976 Chestnut Rd.
Newfane, NY, 14108
(716) 433-6933

Sharkey Repair
418 Lake St.
Wilson, NY, 14108
(716) 638-7660

Fishers Auto Repair
4190 Cambria Wilson Road
Lockport, NY, 14094
(716) 201-1617

Kev's Gasport Auto Sales + Service
7900 Rochester Road
Gasport, NY, 14067
(716) 772-2220

Zimmies Tire + Service
Niagara Street
Lockport, NY, 14094
(716) 434-5539

Haley Automotive Inc.
100 Market Street
Lockport, NY, 14094
(716) 433-3900

Wilco Auto Care
15-13 Park Ave.
Lockport, NY, 14094
(716) 433-6221

Housels Service Station Inc.
290 West Ave.
Lockport, NY, 14094
(716) 433-9663

Redline Automotive and Trans.
5700 Otto Park Pl.
Lockport, NY, 14094
(716) 433-8407

Note, I've sent people for many years to Redline for major repairs and have always heard good feedback on the service they received.

04/16/2026

The time has come...
From Mike and Daryl

To our valued customers.

With heavy hearts, it has come time to inform you that we will soon be permanently closing Newfane Auto Repair. We have not set a date in stone for this to happen but but it will definitely be taking place in the next few months, on or before November 1st. I'll be turning 70 soon. With Mike and I both needing to spend more time handling personal matters, and my body telling me its time to step back from the daily grind of managing and working in the automotive repair business, it's time to close this chapter of our lives.

Mike and I want to thank you for your business. We both greatly appreciate the faith and trust you have put in us since we opened in 2015. I would also like to thank all of my long term customers from Steins Garage, many of you who have been with me for close to forty years.

We understand the trepidation involved in locating a new Mechanic who you can trust with your car. We'll do our best to provide you with suggestions of who is nearby and who we believe will both, do a good job servicing your car, and be honest with you.

As we look forward to moving into the next chapter of our lives, we sincerely want to wish you the best, and again, thank you so very much. God bless!

Mike and Daryl

04/23/2025

News report I read this morning, Story by Lauren Martinez,

General Motors (GM) has agreed to a preliminary settlement of $50 million over faulty fuel pumps in certain truck models.

The problem affects Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks with Duramax engines from 2011 to 2016.

The CP4 fuel pumps installed in these models were incompatible with U.S. diesel fuel, leading to pump failure and costly damage (over $10,000 in repairs).

Owners could receive up to $12,700 depending on the damage and whether they still own the vehicle.

Owners must collect repair bills, workshop reports, and proof of ownership to file a claim.

GM’s Position: The company has not admitted fault but is paying the settlement to avoid prolonged litigation.

04/22/2025

Customer did his own brakes. What's wrong with this picture.

04/06/2025

We just received this from one of our suppliers. This is just the beginning... Small business cannot absorb the increased costs caused by these tariffs. We as others will be forced to pass these higher prices directly on to our customers. 😢

06/23/2024

Ya never know what you'll find when you start cleaning out the wood shop. Did this sign for Doug Schultz in another lifetime. Parts of the sign Jane and I made are still in use today. Anyone recognize where?

05/14/2024

Some times rust wins!

01/01/2024

Happy New Year from The Steins!!!