Concord Auto Repair

How to Make Your Older Car Last Longer: Accomplished Auto’s Guide for Concord-Area Drivers Owning an older vehicle – whether it's nine years old or even fifteen – doesn't mean it's on its last legs. With proper care and maintenance, modern cars can often run well past 200,000 miles (around 320,000 kilometers) without major issues. Many drivers in Concord, NH and the surrounding areas – from Bow and Hopkinton to Pembroke and Boscawen – are keeping their vehicles longer. This guide will explain how regular maintenance and a few smart strategies can help you get another year or more out of your high-mileage ride. Stick to the Maintenance Schedule (Even After 100k Miles) Every vehicle comes with a recommended maintenance schedule in the owner's manual. Common services might be listed up to, say, 100,000 miles – but that doesn't mea ... read more

Your car’s transmission is one of its most complex and vital components. It’s responsible for transferring engine power to the wheels and helping your vehicle move smoothly at different speeds. Unfortunately, when transmission problems arise, they can be both expensive and stressful to repair. Understanding the signs that your transmission might need a rebuild or replacement can help you act early and potentially save money. How Transmissions Work Whether automatic or manual, transmissions manage gear changes and ensure the engine operates efficiently at various speeds. Over time, internal components like gears, clutches, seals, and bands wear out, especially if the transmission is not properly maintained. Common Signs of Transmission Trouble Certain warning signs suggest your transmission is failing: Difficulty or hesitatio ... read more

Keeping Your Suspension in Check: Why Control Arm Replacement MattersPublished by Accomplished Auto | July 21, 2025 When you’re driving down the road, your vehicle should track straight with minimal steering correction. If you find yourself constantly adjusting the wheel just to keep your car straight, it might be more than just annoying—it could be a sign of a suspension issue, specifically a worn or damaged control arm. What Does a Control Arm Do? The control arms in your vehicle are a vital part of your suspension system. They connect the frame of your vehicle to the wheel hub and allow for smooth up-and-down movement while keeping your wheels aligned with the road. Some vehicles have both upper and lower control arms, while others may only have one type, but all play a critical role in ride stability, steering, and overall handling. Signs You May Have a Su ... read more

🚗 Diagnosing Catalytic Converter Issues the Right Way At Accomplished Auto, we believe in fixing the root of the problem – not just the symptom. One of the most misunderstood parts of your car’s emissions system is the catalytic converter (or "cat" for short). It plays a critical role in cleaning up the exhaust gases before they exit your vehicle. But when a warning light pops up for something like a “catalyst efficiency” code (P0420 or P0430), it doesn’t always mean the catalytic converter itself has failed. In fact, many times it’s doing its job just fine, and something else upstream – like how your engine is running – is causing the problem. That’s why we take the time to test properly, not just replace parts. 🔍 Why a Prop ... read more

At Accomplished Auto, our Concord, NH auto shop is excited to announce a new limited towing service exclusively for our repair customers in the greater Concord area. If your car won’t start or isn’t safe to drive, our team can now tow your vehicle directly to our shop for repairs. This limited towing option is designed as a convenient, customer-only benefit—getting your disabled vehicle straight to us without the hassle of arranging a third-party tow. In this post, we’ll explain what our towing service includes, the areas we cover, our equipment limitations, and how we operate in full compliance with local and federal regulations to better serve you. Service Area – Concord, NH and Surrounding Towns Our towing service is limited to Concord and its neighboring communities so we can serve local customers promptly and efficiently. Towns within our towing range include ... read more