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SPITFIRE Automotive

Auto repair, tuning and fabrication in Ontario, NY. We treat every dollar you put into your car like it's our own.

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What we work on

Whether it's the car you drive to work or the one you drift on weekends, it gets the same attention here.

Drive mode: pick one to see that kind of work
Inside the shop: a black BMW and a blue Subaru in the bays, a red pickup up on the lift behindNew brake calipers painted red, boxed and laid out on the parts benchNick's black BMW E46 sliding sideways at the track, tire smoke behind it

Repair and diagnostics

Daily mode

Everyday work on everyday cars, trucks and Jeeps.

  • Check engine lights and diagnosticsWe find the actual cause before we sell you a part.
  • Brakes, rotors and calipersPads, rotors, calipers and brake lines for daily drivers and track cars.
  • Oil changes and tune-upsOil, filters, plugs and the regular upkeep that keeps a car going.
  • Suspension and steeringClunks, pulls and worn parts in the suspension and steering, found and fixed.
  • Used engine and transmission swapsCertified used engines and transmissions, with an optional 1 to 3 year warranty.
  • Trucks, Jeeps and daily driversNot just fast cars. Bring the truck, the Jeep or the commuter.

Tuning

Sport mode

Making it handle and pull the way you want.

  • Suspension tuningSet up so the car handles the way you want, on the street or the track.
  • Engine tuningMore power where you will use it, tuned to the parts on the car.
  • Coilover and alignment setupsCoilovers fitted, set to height and aligned for how you drive.
  • Fuel injector upgradesBigger injectors fitted and tuned when the engine needs more fuel.
  • Clutch and drivetrainClutches, axles and drivetrain parts, stock or upgraded.

Fabrication and track

Drift mode

Now that we've got legit track experience, we can help you get there too.

  • Exhaust fabricationExhausts built and changed here, not just bolted on.
  • Custom stainless exhaustBent and welded here, routed around whatever is in the way.
  • Engine fabricationBrackets, mounts and parts made to fit when nothing off the shelf does.
  • Strange and weird projectsSomething we haven't done before? We're willing to try it. If you're the guinea pig, the deal reflects that.
  • X-pipes and resonatorsStainless X-pipes and resonators to change how it sounds.
  • Getting you on trackDrifting, drag racing or even circuit. We can answer a lot of your questions and help with the prep, whether it's just the car or your whole plan for getting there.

Going to the track?

We race too: drift, drag and circuit. Spitfire is a crew, not just a shop.

First event or fiftieth, we'll get your car ready and help you plan the whole thing, from setup to what to bring.

Strange project? We're in. If we haven't done it before and you're willing to let us figure it out on your car, the price will reflect that.

Tell us about your car
A new red brake caliper mounted over a fresh rotor on a car up on the lift

From the bay

Straight off the lift and still hot on the camera.

A stainless steel X-pipe and resonators welded up under a car
Stainless X-pipe and resonatorsRecent work from the shop in Ontario, NY.
A fabricated brace bolted to a rear differential
Rear differential brace
New fuel injectors fitted to a Honda turbo four-cylinder engine
Injector swap on a Honda turbo four

Who works on your car

Every card has their car on the back.

Parts carry the supplier's warranty, and certified used engines, transmissions and transfer cases can come with a 1 to 3 year warranty. If a part fails or we got something wrong, call Nick. Those repairs may be covered.

4.9 stars from 55 Google reviews

What customers have said on Google, word for word.

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  • “...SpitFire was the only shop that made it work... custom 304 stainless steel bend to go around the rear differential. He kept me up to date throughout the whole process with text and pictures.”

    Mikol M.Custom exhaust

  • “These guys did a wonderful job! Very honest, hard working, great pricing... These guys will be my mechanic going forward.”

    Jordan F.Truck

  • “Went in for an oil change and tune up. Was reasonably priced and received exceptional work and speed. Completed everything agreed on in the time it takes most shops to even get the car looked at.”

    CJ B.Oil change and tune up

  • “Just got the exhaust done on my 2022 Dodge Challenger and I’ve never been happier with the outcome. Absolute 10/10...”

    Mikey G.2022 Dodge Challenger

  • “At this point I wouldn’t take my 370Z anywhere else, these guys know it all and do it all!”

    Nick P.Nissan 370Z

  • “Great service! Car was in and out ASAP! And they really care about their customers! Not upsold on 20 different things I didn’t need.”

    Joey P.

  • “Great customer service. Job gets done even better than going to a dealership. Took my engine out and installed it with better parts same day.”

    Malék B.Engine job

  • “My service was quick and fairly priced compared to other estimates I was given... I 100% recommend these guys for any of your repair and fabrication needs!”

    Nick S.

  • “Very clean shop, with very capable and professional staff... 10/10 bring your vehicle here!”

    Collin H.

  • “Quality auto work from a highly skilled team. They’ve done great work for me so I can confidently recommend.”

    Noah

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Tell us about the car and when you'd like to drop it off. It's a request, not a booked time: Nick will call or text to confirm.

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Best way to reach you

Year, make and model, like 2014 Subaru WRX.

Time of day

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