Horsepower Autocare Inc. can service your new car and perform scheduled maintenance. We use quality Napa or OE (original equipment) parts that won't void your warranty. We offer local shuttle service to home or work while your vehicle is being repaired. We have two loaner cars, for our customers' use.     You'll find us here to greet you daily. We do enjoy what we do best - Customer Service and Quality Auto Repairs.

Bonnie and Bob Merrill, proprietors

Bob Merrill has been working on vehicles for more than 40 years. He worked for Caterpillar Tractor company as a field service technician for 17 years before he and Bonnie opened Horsepower Barn in 1979. Bob is a Master ASE Technician with an L1 certification in Advanced Derivability. Both Bonnie and Bob earned their AAM (Accredited Automotive Manager) degree's in 1996 from the Automotive Service Association Management Institute. Bob was chosen "Napa Maine ASE Technician of the Year 2004."  and then......this National news release..

Atlanta Ga...  Napa Autoparts and the National Institute for Automotive Excellence (ASE) have named Bob Merrill the 2004 National Napa/ASE Technician of the Year. Presented annually by Napa Auto Parts and ASE, the award is given to a technician who exemplifies excellence and achievements in the industry. BOB MERRILL, owner of HORSEPOWER AUTOCARE in WINDHAM MAINE, was selected for this honor because of his long standing dedication to excellence in the automotive repair industry.This award is the highest level of recognition in the automotive industry.

Bob had represented NAPA Maine as a National Finalist in 1984, 1988,1992, 2001, 2002, 2003 & 2004.

A Blue Seal of Excellence Recognized Business

"We're Proud of Our Blue Seal Team"

Striving to be the best and committed to proving it. We are certified in each area of service that we offer.We have an elite group of automotive service professionals willing to go the extra mile for our customers satisfaction

These are some of the organizations that we are offiliated with:

AAA - Approved Auto Repair Facility
  IATN Sponsoring Member - International Automotive Technicians' Network
SAE - Society of Automotive Engineering
Napa AutoCare Program
Lake Region Automotive Industry Advisory
Windham Chamber of Commerce

 SMCC Advisory Board

Look at this picture carefully. Here in Maine we have alot of "creature migration" in the fall for the winter. This rodent made a home in this air cleaner housing. The customer came roaring in with the throttle cable stuck open. The housing and above the housing was filled with matting & straw. Your vehicle needs to have a professional look under the hood at least once a year to try to detect this potential problem.

Percived Value

What is true value ?  Is it when something is the cheapest ?  Or is it what you get for your money ?  When it comes to the automotive industry here are some thoughts to consider:  In order for a repair shop to do things cheaper what are you as a customer giving up ?  There will always be someone that can do it cheaper.  Does the repair shop have experienced ASE certified professionals that are compensated properly or people just leaning on your car ?  Does the repair shop carry garage liability insurance in case something happens to YOUR VEHICLE. Do they keep up with todays technology ?   Do they attend training ?  Do they use the highest quality parts or just the cheapest parts they can buy ?  How long do they stand behind their repairs ? (Till they can't see your tail lights or for at least a year).  Do they offer above and beyond services like shuttle service, loaner cars, service reminders or courtesy checks ?

What is the value of value to YOU ?

For 31 years we at Horsepower Autocare have pledged to you our VALUED customer to provide QUALITY repairs at a VALUED price ALWAYS.

Horsepower Auto Care Inc.
44 Roosevelt Trail, Route 302
Windham, ME 04062
207.892.9420 800.339-9420 (ME)
Email: bob@horsepowerautocare.com

Email: bonnie@horsepowerautocare.com