Central Automotive

Central Automotive Your One Stop Auto Shop Servicing downtown for over 40 years. Complete automotive repair service.

Some components to replace or service after 200,000 miles include the timing belt, water pump, alternator, fuel pump, an...
08/28/2026

Some components to replace or service after 200,000 miles include the timing belt, water pump, alternator, fuel pump, and automatic transmission fluid.

Sure, they'd be too expensive to build, probably unsafe, and break almost instantly, but look how cool these cabins are.
08/21/2026

Sure, they'd be too expensive to build, probably unsafe, and break almost instantly, but look how cool these cabins are.

Hot pavement puts tires through a serious workout, so small maintenance mistakes deserve more attention than they might ...
08/14/2026

Hot pavement puts tires through a serious workout, so small maintenance mistakes deserve more attention than they might get on a mild spring morning.

Hot August pavement puts tires through a serious workout, so small maintenance mistakes deserve more attention than they might get on a mild spring morning. Underinflation, worn tread, old rubber, and neglected damage can all create problems when tires spend hour after hour rolling across hot roads....

Regular inspection and replacement of your car's important parts is vital to keeping it running, and these ones are wort...
08/07/2026

Regular inspection and replacement of your car's important parts is vital to keeping it running, and these ones are worth checking, even if nothing seems off.

Car maintenance can get pretty arcane, but lots of simple pitfalls can be avoided by consulting the owner's manual, as m...
07/24/2026

Car maintenance can get pretty arcane, but lots of simple pitfalls can be avoided by consulting the owner's manual, as most mechanics know.

Some cars are just old, but others are truly obsolete. Here are the key differences between timeless classics and dead a...
07/17/2026

Some cars are just old, but others are truly obsolete. Here are the key differences between timeless classics and dead automotive technology.

The lifeblood of your engine is oil!  Have you had an oil change lately?  With every oil change we do a 24-point inspect...
07/15/2026

The lifeblood of your engine is oil! Have you had an oil change lately? With every oil change we do a 24-point inspection to make sure your vehicle keeps you on the road!

SO.  MANY. POTHOLES.....                                                            After hitting a pothole, pay close a...
07/13/2026

SO. MANY. POTHOLES..... After hitting a pothole, pay close attention to how the vehicle handles. According to industry experts, you should immediately look for signs of a ⁠crooked steering wheel, pulling, or excessive bouncing. If you notice these symptoms or spot physical bulges on your tires contact us today! 574-234-1144

Some car mods stand the test of time, and then there are the ones that are forever stuck in the 1980s. These overhauls w...
07/10/2026

Some car mods stand the test of time, and then there are the ones that are forever stuck in the 1980s. These overhauls were all the rage in the decade of neon.

Whew 🥵🥵🥵Is your car not cooling?  Blowing air that is the same temperature as outside?  Time to come and see us!  We wil...
07/09/2026

Whew 🥵🥵🥵
Is your car not cooling? Blowing air that is the same temperature as outside? Time to come and see us! We will get your air conditioning 🥶🥶🥶
Call today 574-234-1144

Address

135 N Lafayette Boulevard
South Bend, IN
46601

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5pm
Friday 7:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+15742341144

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