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Mechanical & AC service
Mechanical diagnostics & AC service
A collision rarely stops at the sheet metal. Cooling systems, AC condensers, suspension parts, and sensors take the hit too. Full Tilt handles the mechanical side of your repair in house, and the same team takes care of check engine light diagnostics and air conditioning service between accidents.
- Check engine diagnostics
- AC recharge & leak repair
- Works with all insurance companies
- Limited lifetime warranty
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Body work and mechanical, one shop
The mechanical work your repair actually needs
Full Tilt Auto Body & Collision is a full-service collision and mechanical center, not just a body shop. When a front-end collision cracks a radiator, bends a control arm, or knocks a sensor out of place, the mechanical repair is written into the same estimate, handled by the same team, and backed by the same limited lifetime warranty on workmanship. You are not shuttling your car between a body shop and a garage, and your insurance claim covers the whole repair in one place.
Between accidents, we take care of the lighter mechanical work that keeps you on the road: computer diagnostics when the check engine light comes on, air conditioning that has stopped blowing cold, and the inspections and fluid services that go with them. Our technicians use current factory-level diagnostic equipment, and we give you a straight answer about what the car needs and what it does not.
What's covered
Diagnostics, AC, and collision-related mechanical repair
Light mechanical work and anything a collision damaged. For major engine or transmission work we will tell you honestly if a specialist is the better call.
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Check engine light diagnostics
A full computer scan to read fault codes and find the actual cause, not just clear the light. You get a clear explanation and a price before any repair.
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Air conditioning service
AC that blows warm, cycles on and off, or smells. We test system pressures, find leaks with dye and electronic detection, repair or replace the failed part, and recharge to specification.
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AC condensers & cooling after a collision
The condenser and radiator sit right behind the bumper and are among the first parts damaged in a front-end hit. Replaced and recharged as part of the collision repair.
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Suspension & steering after a collision
Bent control arms, tie rods, struts, and knuckles are replaced and the vehicle is aligned so it tracks straight and the tires wear evenly.
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Sensors, lights & electrical
Headlights, cameras, parking sensors, wiring harnesses, and modules damaged in an accident are repaired or replaced and calibrated where the manufacturer requires it.
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Post-repair inspection
A road test and inspection after every collision repair, and an honest second opinion if another shop's repair does not feel right.
How it works
Our mechanical process
Whether it is part of a collision repair or a stand-alone AC job, you get a diagnosis, a price, and a straight answer before any work starts.
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Estimate & diagnosis
Send photos through the form, call, or stop by. Every inquiry gets a response right away, and we aim to write the estimate within 24 hours. We always need your VIN, phone number, and email. For a warning light or AC problem, we scan the vehicle and test the system first, then quote the actual repair rather than guessing.
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Approval
You see what failed, what it costs, and what can wait. For collision repairs we work with all insurance companies so mechanical damage is included in the claim.
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The repair
Parts are replaced to manufacturer specification, AC systems are evacuated and recharged to the exact charge weight, and anything touching ADAS sensors is calibrated afterward.
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Road test & delivery
Every mechanical repair gets a road test and a final check before you pick up. Covered by our limited lifetime warranty on workmanship.
Common questions
Mechanical & AC FAQs
Do you only do mechanical work on collision repairs?
No. Collision-related mechanical repair is a big part of what we do, but we also handle check engine light diagnostics, air conditioning service, and other light mechanical work for customers between accidents.
My check engine light is on. What happens next?
We scan the vehicle's computer for fault codes, test the related components, and tell you the cause and the cost before anything is repaired. Clearing the light without fixing the cause just brings it back.
Why is my AC blowing warm?
Usually a refrigerant leak, a failed compressor or condenser, or an electrical fault. We test system pressures, locate leaks, fix the failed part, and recharge the system to specification rather than just topping it off.
Will insurance pay for mechanical damage from my accident?
Yes, mechanical damage caused by the collision is part of the claim. We work with all insurance companies and document the damage so it is included in the estimate and any supplement.
Do you handle major engine or transmission work?
Our focus is light mechanical work and anything a collision affected. If your vehicle needs a major engine or transmission job, we will tell you honestly and point you to the right specialist.
Do you work on every make and model?
Yes. Our diagnostic equipment and training cover domestic, European, and Asian vehicles, including hybrids and EVs.
Our work
Before and after
Real repairs from the Full Tilt shop floor. Tap any photo to see the finished result.
Serving the Pioneer Valley
Your neighbors in Western Massachusetts
Our West Hatfield shop is a short drive for mechanical and AC service customers from Northampton, Easthampton, Hadley, Amherst, Greenfield, and across Western Massachusetts. We are not just a business here, we are your neighbors. We have our own rental vehicles, and we can arrange for Enterprise to pick you up at our location if you need to leave your car with us.
- West Hatfield
- Northampton
- Easthampton
- Southampton
- Hadley
- Ludlow
- Amherst
- Greenfield
Get started today
Warning light, warm AC, or something that still feels off after a repair?
Tell us what the car is doing and we will take a look. We respond right away and aim to write your estimate within 24 hours. Prefer to talk it through? Call the shop directly.