Automotive Industry News & Information - M & R Customs

It’s not always easy to recognize when your vehicle is suffering from a simple problem that requires a little maintenance and TLC or there is real engine damage as symptoms can be overlooked and seen as “normal.” While not all sounds and smells may threaten the life of your car or truck engine, there are some obvious warning signs that require a vehicle inspection here at the shop right away.

We have great pride in our military and veterans and honor them on Veterans Day each November 11th. Did you know how and why it is on November 11th? The reason dates back to 1918 and pays homage to the date and time the WW I cease fire went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month when a temporary cessation of hostilities, between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect. November 11, 1918, is generally regarded as the end of “the war to end all wars” eventhough the official end of the what we refer to as "The Great War" ended with the Treaty of Versailles signed on June 28, 1919, in the Palace of Versailles outside the town of Versailles, France.

Have you checked your brakes lately? I know you expect them to stop your car or truck when you step on that brake pedal, but when they don't work as expected it's too late and then you have an accident with damage to your vehicle but more importantly to the people inside your car and those on the road who may be in your path.

Let's avoid that issue! Test your brakes by lightly tapping them in different situations when the roads are both wet and dry. If your vehicle is pulling to one side, your brake pedal pulses up and down or the steering wheel shakes when the brakes are applied, you are very much overdue for a brake check. Getting in early will save you money as it is always easier to fix a problem before it becomes a huge issue and your brakes are gone requiring new brakes, pads, rotars, and drums.

When in doubt stop by our shop and have one of our professional automotive repair technicians take a look. Don't wait until it's too late to solve these problems and let us help you stay safe on the road! After all, that is the reason we raise these garage doors every day and open these tool boxes. We love what we do and want to ensure our drivers can stay on the roads longer with their vehicles safer and more cost efficiently.

We will not go anywhere else. M&R is our garage, reasonable and they do a great job! I recommend them. Celebrity Limousine of Vero Beach

I will recommend M&R to all my friends. Mike always does a great job at a great price. - Howard Gorman, Vero Beach

48 FORD SEDAN

71 CORVETTE

72 CHEVELLE

78 CORVETTE

78 VW BUS

70 CHEVELLE

65 MUSTANG

68 CAMARO

71 CORVETTE

Mike and his team have figured out years of problems in a few short days. We're so relieved to know the 70 Barracuda is in good hands. Thanks Mike for going above and beyond! - Diane Santosuosso Funk

This 1967 Dodge Dart came in with the smell of electrical burning. We rewired the car front to back. Put in a new fuel injection system with a new fuel tank and all new lines. We also added Vintage Air AC system. He wanted to update his dash and remove some after market gauges. We went with a Dakota Digital System.