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05/24/2026

05/24/2026

Temporary BAND-AID for this customers Cadillac today until we can get a new catalytic convertor. Im glad to help out with problems like this for the better even though it took longer than it was suppose to at the end of the day I know I did the job right and hopefully no more P0430 code. Anyone else have exhaust problems or other issues wrong with your car don’t hesitate to read out to me and I can get you in and out in no time, weekends and holidays are available 413-775-3514

05/21/2026

Dawson watching daddy jump start the truck last weekend and mommy getting extension cord and jump starter for me

05/13/2026

Quick O2 sensor replacement on this 2012 Cadillac SRX today and diagnosis on exhaust pipe.

05/13/2026

Had to change out some lights on my babes Escalade last night so decided to go with LEDs. So much brighter and also didn’t even know there was a small light bulb on the side of tail lights until I pulled tail light off out and realized they are burnt out

05/12/2026

New tie rod and a couple holes welded up next to exhaust bracket for this customer today

05/11/2026

Eventually will need some rust repair on the floor pan of this customers car

04/25/2026

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