Auto Repair in Bellwood

​                 Krafftkare Automotive has some exciting news to kick off the Holiday Season! We love our community and want to get the season started by giving back! We will be holding our ANNUAL food drive right here in the shop. Please join us as we fill the food pantry for the holidays and donate some non-perishable food items! As an added bonus, during the month of November, for every non-perishable food item you bring in, you will receive $1.00 off your service, up to $10.00! So, bring in 10 items and get $10 off! At the end of the food drive, Krafftkare Automotive will match the number of items donated, then all collected food items will go to the Westchester Food Pantry. Last year, we were able to donate over 500 items and we'd like to beat that this year! Feel free to drop off items any time during the week, 8 AM to 5 PM - even if your vehicle does ... read more

Have you ever rolled your eyes or just thought someone was trying to sell you when you were recommended radiator hoses? Don't worry, it's common! But, we are here to tell you WHAT your radiator hoses do, WHY radiator hose maintenance is so important and WHY they are generally recommended around 100,000 miles. Your radiator hoses carry coolant between the engine and the radiator. It's actually a very important job, because if a hose fails, you could lose engine coolant, which would lead to overheating, which can cause extensive damage. The good news is that radiator hoses are resilient. That being said, they are subject to harsh conditions. Think about this - the temperature in the morning when you start your car is below freezing and the coolant could heat up to 100 degrees within a single mile. This is a necessary, but extreme temperature fluctuation, which can lead to degrading of the hose inside. Additionally, any oil that gets on the hose will cause the mate ... read more