Dee Pat’s Awsomotive adds NAPA Card financing for repairs in Selden

Dee Pat’s Awsomotive in Selden is now offering NAPA Card financing through Synchrony Car Care, giving Suffolk County drivers 6- and 12-month promotional payment options for auto repairs and maintenance. The move is meant to help customers handle unexpected repair bills without delaying work on safety-related or costly vehicle problems.

Why it matters: - Suffolk County drivers now have another way to spread out the cost of unexpected car repairs and routine maintenance. - The financing option may help customers avoid delaying safety-related work or putting off repairs that can become more expensive over time. - The new payment plans also preserve cash for other household expenses and emergencies.

What happened: - Dee Pat’s Awsomotive in Selden added NAPA Card financing through Synchrony Car Care. - The shop is offering promotional financing for qualifying auto repair and service purchases. - NAPA Card applications can be processed directly at Dee Pat’s Awsomotive. - Customers can also apply online. - Pre-approval is available with no impact on credit score.

The details: - No interest is charged if a balance is paid in full within 6 months on auto services between $199 and $749.99. - No interest is charged if a balance is paid in full within 12 months on auto services of $750 or more. - Both offers are deferred interest promotions. - If a balance remains after the promotional period, interest is calculated from the purchase date. - Minimum monthly payments are required. - Financing is subject to credit approval. - Dee Pat’s Awsomotive provides full-service auto repair and maintenance for all vehicle brands and models. - The shop services imported, high-performance, and luxury vehicles. - A $749 repair could cost about $125 per month over 6 months. - A $1,600 repair could cost about $134 per month over 12 months.

Between the lines: - Jeff Boeckel, owner and head technician at Dee Pat’s Awsomotive, said financing can help customers avoid choosing between car repairs and other bills. - Boeckel also said deferred interest and monthly payments can reduce the immediate financial impact of an unexpected repair. - The financing push fits a broader strategy to remove cost as a barrier to getting cars fixed sooner. - Dee Pat’s Awsomotive has 50 years of heritage in Suffolk County and averages a 4.8-star rating from hundreds of Google Business Profile reviews. - Boeckel is an ASE Class A Master Technician with more than 25 years of industry experience, including auto-electrical diagnostics and repair. - The shop’s Selden location serves drivers in nearby communities including Coram, Centereach, Farmingville, Stony Brook and Mt. Sinai.

What's next: - Drivers interested in the NAPA Card can start the application in-store or online. - Customers who qualify can use the promotional financing to turn a large repair bill into smaller monthly payments. - The shop is positioning the new option as a way to make timely repairs easier to complete.

The bottom line: - Dee Pat’s Awsomotive is betting that financing will help more Suffolk County drivers pay for needed repairs now instead of postponing them.