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Welcome to Twin Formula Automotive

Automotive service,done differently.

Honest work, written estimates you approve before anything starts, and a team you can actually call. See why drivers keep coming back.

The shop

Twin Formula Automotive is a mechanical, collision and detailing shop in the Bronx — a shop you can call directly, written estimates before any work, and with a free account, your estimates, invoices and receipts stay in one place.

  • 1218 Saint Lawrence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472
  • Open 7 days · 10:00 AM–10:00 PM · by appointment
  • (917) 455-9080

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What we do

Every service, one standard.

4 ways in, one way of working: written estimate first, your approval before anything starts.

Auto Repair

Diagnostics, brakes, suspension, engine, electrical, maintenance.

Check Engine Light

Warning light on? We can scan the vehicle, inspect the fault codes, and explain what we find.

What we check

  • The stored trouble codes and what set them
  • The systems the codes point to
  • Whether it's urgent or safe to drive

Warning signs

  • Check engine light on
  • FLASHING check engine light — pull over safely and call us before driving further
  • Rough running, stalling, poor fuel economy, or a failed inspection

We scan the vehicle and review the codes, then walk you through the findings in plain English. If repair work makes sense, you get a written estimate first — nothing starts without your approval.

Book a diagnostic
Brakes

Squealing, grinding, or a soft pedal? We inspect the whole braking system and tell you what actually needs attention.

What we check

  • Pad and rotor condition
  • Brake lines, hoses, and fluid
  • Calipers and hardware

Warning signs

  • Squealing or grinding when stopping
  • Vibration in the pedal or steering wheel
  • Longer stopping distances, soft or low pedal

We inspect the braking system, show you what we found, and put the recommended work in a written estimate you approve before we touch anything.

Book brake service
Suspension & Steering

Clunks over bumps, wandering steering, uneven tire wear — we find the worn part instead of guessing.

What we check

  • Shocks, struts, and springs
  • Ball joints, tie rods, bushings
  • Steering response and play

Warning signs

  • Knocking or clunking over bumps
  • The car pulls, drifts, or feels floaty
  • Uneven or rapid tire wear

We road-test and inspect the suspension, then review the findings and a written estimate with you before any repair begins.

Book suspension service
Oil & Scheduled Maintenance

Oil service and the scheduled maintenance that keeps small problems from becoming big ones.

What we check

  • Oil and filter
  • Fluids, belts, and battery
  • The maintenance items due at your mileage

Warning signs

  • Oil-change or maintenance light
  • It's been a while since the last service
  • Planning a long trip

In and out without surprises: we do the service you booked, and if we spot something else, you hear about it with a written estimate — your call, always.

Book maintenance

Tires & Wheels

Flat tire plug repair and free tire inspections, by appointment.

Flat Tire Plug Repair

Picked up a nail or losing air? We inspect the tire and, when it's safely repairable, do a professional plug repair.

What we check

  • Where the leak is and what caused it
  • Whether the puncture is in the safely repairable zone
  • Pressure across all four tires

Warning signs

  • Tire pressure warning light
  • A tire that needs topping up every few days
  • A visible nail or screw in the tread

Every tire is inspected before repair. If a plug is the safe fix, we do it; if the damage can't safely take a plug — sidewall damage, a bulge, a shredded shoulder — we tell you straight instead of patching over a problem.

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Free Tire Inspection

Not sure if a tire is safe? We'll look at all four and tell you where you stand — free.

What we check

  • Tread depth and wear pattern
  • Cuts, bulges, and sidewall condition
  • Pressures set to your vehicle's spec

Warning signs

  • Tread looks low or wears unevenly
  • Vibration or pull at highway speed
  • A tire that looks different from the others

We inspect all four tires and explain what we see. If something needs attention, you decide what happens next — with a written estimate for any work.

Book free tire inspection

Collision & Body

Accident damage, bodywork, and cosmetic repair made right.

Collision Repair

Been in an accident? We assess the damage, document it, and put the repair in writing before work begins.

What we check

  • Structural and panel damage
  • Lights, sensors, and safety components
  • What your claim will need documented

Warning signs

  • Any accident, even 'just a bumper'
  • Panel gaps, rubbing, or doors that don't close right
  • Warning lights after an impact

We inspect the damage and put the findings and the repair in a written estimate you can use with your insurance claim. Work starts only on your approval.

Book collision repair
Body & Cosmetic Work

Dents, scrapes, and the scuffs of city parking — brought back to looking right.

What we check

  • Panel, paint, and trim condition
  • Rust or hidden damage under the cosmetic issue
  • What repair level fits your goal and budget

Warning signs

  • Door dings and parking-lot scrapes
  • Peeling or mismatched paint
  • Bumper scuffs and cracked trim

You get an honest written estimate of the options — from make-it-presentable to make-it-perfect — and choose what's worth it before we start.

Book body work

Detailing & Car Care

Washes, interior care, and full detail packages.

Wash & Interior Cleaning

A proper hand wash and an interior that feels new again.

What we check

  • Exterior wash and dry
  • Interior vacuum and wipe-down
  • The add-ons worth doing for your car's condition

Warning signs

  • It's been months
  • Kids, pets, or a long road trip happened
  • Selling or returning the vehicle soon

Pick a package in the detailing flow — each one lists exactly what's included — and book a slot that fits your day.

Book a wash
Detail Packages

Deep cleaning inside and out, by the same shop that does the mechanical work.

What we check

  • Paint condition and what it needs
  • Interior materials and stains
  • The right package for the result you want

Warning signs

  • Swirls, water spots, faded shine
  • Stains or odors that a wash won't fix
  • You want it showroom-clean

Every package lists its inclusions and time up front in the booking flow; you pick, we confirm, and the car comes back transformed.

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No surprises

What happens when you book.

  1. Book

    Choose the service or just tell us what's going on.

  2. Arrive

    Bring the vehicle in at your appointment time — we run on appointments, so you're expected.

  3. Inspection

    We inspect the vehicle and get to the actual issue.

  4. Review

    You get the findings and a written estimate — in plain English.

  5. Approve

    Work begins only after you approve. Changes mid-job come back to you too.

  6. Repair

    Our team performs the approved work.

  7. Final check

    The vehicle is checked over before we call it done.

  8. Pickup

    Review the completed work; with a free account your invoice and receipt live in your account — booking as a guest, your receipt is emailed to you.

  • Written estimates — you approve before work starts, and approve changes too.
  • Digital records — with a free account, estimates, invoices and receipts stay in one place.
  • Direct lines — you call the people doing the work, not a call center.
  • Open 7 days · 10:00 AM–10:00 PM · by appointment.

Who you'll talk to

Real people. Direct lines.

No call centers, no ticket numbers. Repairs on one line, estimates and scheduling on the other — call or text either directly.

Shah

MechanicalCollision Repairs

(917) 455-9080

Zee

EstimatesSchedulingCustomer Service

(917) 270-6167

Right now

Current specials.

Loyalty

Wash 10 times. The next one's on us.

Every qualifying wash counts automatically — no punch card to lose. Your progress lives in your account, and the free wash appears on its own.

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Before you ask

Questions, answered.

Do I need an appointment?

Yes — we work by appointment so your car gets a bay and a technician, not a waiting line. Booking takes about a minute and same-week slots are common.

Will I know the price before you start?

Always. You get a written estimate and nothing begins until you approve it. Changes mid-job come back to you for approval too.

Can I estimate my repair before I call?

Yes — the repair estimator gives parts-and-labor ranges for hundreds of services so you walk in knowing the ballpark.

What happens after I book?

You get a confirmation with everything in writing and reminders before your visit. With a free account, your invoice and receipt land in your account when the work is done; booking as a guest, you receive your estimate by secure emailed link.

Do you handle insurance and collision work?

We repair collision damage and can document the work for your claim. Bring your claim details to your appointment and we'll walk you through it.

Is my reward really free?

Yes — rewards attach to your account and apply at checkout per their terms (some have a minimum purchase or qualifying service, shown on the reward itself). No surprises at the counter.

The easy part

Your bay is waiting.

Book in about a minute. Or just call — a person answers.

  • Written estimate first
  • No account required
  • You approve every change
Call Shah · (917) 455-9080Mechanical & Collision RepairsCall Zee · (917) 270-6167Estimates, Scheduling & Customer Service
HoursOpen 7 days · 10:00 AM–10:00 PM · by appointment