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

NH Budget Bill Eliminates Vehicle Inspections: How does this impact you! The recent passage of New Hampshire's state budget bill has brought a controversial change: the repeal of mandatory vehicle safety inspections. As of January 30, 2026, annual inspections will no longer be required for most vehicles in the state. While some may celebrate this as a step toward reducing red tape, we at Accomplished Auto believe this decision poses serious risks to public safety, financial stability, and environmental health. This shift is not a panacea. It removes a structured, professional safety check and replaces it with a hope that vehicle owners will self-regulate. It also places more responsibility on police officers, who must now identify unsafe vehicles during routine traffic stops, without the specialized tools or knowledge of trained mechanics. It is important to understand that this repeal does not eliminate any of the existing safety or emi ... read more

Navigating Warranties, Recalls, and Insurance Work at Accomplished Auto At Accomplished Auto, we often get asked a very common question: "Do you handle warranty work, recalls, or insurance claims?" The answer is both simple and complicated, so we wanted to take a moment to explain how it works. Manufacturer Warranties and Recalls If your vehicle is still covered under the factory warranty or you've received a recall notice, the work typically needs to be done at the dealer. The reason for this is simple: we have no easy way to get reimbursed by the manufacturer for these repairs. However, that doesn't mean we can't help you in other ways. Before you make that sometimes lengthy appointment at the dealership, it's often a good idea to bring your vehicle to us first. We can diagnose the issue and determine whether it might be covered by a manufacturer recall, warranty, or even a technical service bulletin (TSB). TSBs are issued by manufacture ... read more