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AMAGANSETT, NY – August 25, 2026 – With summer traffic building across the East End, Bock Auto is encouraging Hamptons drivers to schedule a vehicle check before the season’s busiest weekends arrive. The Amagansett auto repair shop says a quick visit ahead of a beach weekend or a long highway drive can catch small problems before they turn into a breakdown on the side of the road.

Owner Erick Bock took over the shop in 2015 after spending more than a decade working there as a technician for the previous owner. He’s the 13th generation of his family to call Amagansett home, with roots in the area tracing back to approximately 1648. That deep local history is part of why the shop stands behind its slogan, “Old school values with modern-day capabilities,” blending a hometown, know-your-neighbor approach with up-to-date technician training and tools.

Summer brings more cars onto East End roads, more daily errands, and more long drives to and from the beach. A vehicle that’s been running fine all spring can start to show wear once it’s handling stop-and-go traffic and hotter temperatures day after day. A car that’s overdue for a cooling system service or a brake system check is more likely to leave a driver stranded during exactly the weeks when the roads are busiest.

To help drivers get ahead of that, several services are worth checking before summer travel picks up: engine oil service, coolant system service, brake system maintenance, tire checks, battery testing, and a full air conditioning check so the A/C is ready for hot afternoons in the car. These checks apply across the range of vehicles Bock Auto services, from everyday commuter cars to European imports like Mercedes, BMW, Audi, Volkswagen, Porsche, Jaguar and Land Rover, hybrids and EVs including Tesla, classic cars, fleet vehicles, and medium-duty diesel trucks.

The shop backs its work with a four-year, 48,000-mile warranty and requires ongoing training for its team every year, including more than 400 hours annually for its owners. For customers who can’t fit a shop visit into a busy summer schedule, Bock Auto offers free shuttle service, pickup and delivery, and after-hours drop-off. The shop serves drivers throughout the greater East Hampton area, including Amagansett, East Hampton, Springs, Sag Harbor, and Montauk, giving area residents and seasonal visitors a trusted, local option instead of driving to a dealership for routine maintenance.

Drivers across the Hamptons are encouraged to schedule a summer vehicle check before peak travel season is in full swing. Appointments can be made by visiting Bock Auto at 541 Montauk Hwy, Amagansett, NY 11930, calling (631) 267-5631, or booking online at https://bockauto.com.

About Bock Auto

Bock Auto is a family-owned auto repair shop in Amagansett, NY, serving the greater East Hampton area including Sag Harbor, Springs, and Montauk. The shop provides maintenance and repair services for everyday vehicles, European imports, hybrids and EVs, classic cars, fleet vehicles, and medium-duty diesels. Bock Auto backs its work with a four-year, 48,000-mile warranty and offers free shuttle service, pickup and delivery, and after-hours drop-off. The shop’s slogan, “Old school values with modern-day capabilities,” reflects its combination of hometown customer care and ongoing investment in technician training and equipment.

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Erick & Megan Bock

Bock Auto

541 Montauk Hwy Amagansett, NY 11930

Phone: (631) 267-5631

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://bockauto.com

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Company Name: Bock Auto
Contact Person: Erick & Megan Bock
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Phone: (631) 267-5631
Address: 541 Montauk Hwy
City: Amagansett
State: NY
Country: United States
Website: https://bockauto.com/