Kenvil & Lake Hopatcong Auto Repair

Do you ever get annoyed when you hear advertisements about new customer incentives and first time discount offers and then wonder, “What am I chopped liver? I’ve been coming here for years!” In the world of retail, and that includes automotive repair and services, every time someone new walks through the door, or calls our number, we want to assure them that they are making the right decision by choosing us and we nurture that trust. We essentially are being interviewed. We want our best light to shine. We want them to choose us because we are the best choice for them and their needs. If they do in fact choose us, we’re not stopping with a “we got you” attitude. We have just been given the opportunity to prove ourselves. We are on our best game, and we’re crossing our t’s and dotting our  i’s. We’re carrying that precious new egg to the nest to be nurtured until that little crack appears, then the beak, and hopefully, ca ... read more

Spring training is when our favorite teams suit up and get their game on. Practice, as they say, makes perfect. We believe the same is true here at Automotive Magic. The Magic isn’t something that is gifted and then taken for granted. It’s earned, learned, nurtured, and matured. That is why we invest our time and financial resources into our team. The automotive industry is ever-changing and evolving, staying on top of the technology is critical to our success and providing the best possible care for your vehicle.  The ASE training is one avenue of source our techs use to learn and grow. The ASE certification is a level of excellence obtained through a series of classes, specific to repair and service consultants. We’ve supported our team members to take part in conferences where the seminars are intense and full of valuable information which we can use to better our services and actions for you.  This year is no different. Some of our team attended the ATI ... read more

Check out this beautiful 1967 Chevrolet Camaro we recently got in! This camaro has a 454 big block in it that has been destroked to a 427 with high compression. The owner also had a 5 speed manual transmission swapped in as well as a ton of other modifications such as modern brakes and adjustable suspension components needed to handle the massive power plant.  Cars such as this one are commonly known as “resto-mods”, in which the car is restored to look and seem original but is modified to have more modern features.    This client came in with a concern for an oil leak, specifically from the rear main crankshaft seal. The owner also noted non-functioning HVAC. Doing the rear main seal requires the transmission to be removed because this seal is located between the engine and the transmission behind the flywheel. Normally on this kind of job we would also recommend changing the fluid and bearings that are a part of the assembly. However, we found something i ... read more