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Buffalo Built.
Family Owned.

For over 26 years, Steelman Auto has been the West Side's go-to shop for honest, expert auto repair. No shortcuts. No surprises. Just work done right.

1998
Founded in Buffalo, NY
"We built this shop on the idea that every customer deserves to know exactly what's being done to their car — and exactly what it costs."
1998

More Than Just a Repair Shop

Steelman Auto was founded in 1998 by Ray Steelman, a lifelong Buffalo resident and third-generation mechanic who learned the trade working alongside his father in a Cheektowaga garage. Ray's vision was simple: bring dealership-level expertise to the neighborhood without the dealership price tag.

What started as a two-bay operation on the West Side has grown into a full-service shop with eight bays, a team of ASE-certified technicians, and over 8,400 vehicles serviced. Through three rounds of expansion — and through Buffalo winters that would humble lesser operations — the shop has never wavered from the principles Ray built it on.

Today, Steelman Auto is run by Ray's son Danny Steelman, who grew up sweeping floors in the shop and earned his own ASE Master certification before taking the helm in 2018. The name on the door means the same thing it always has: honest work, fair prices, and a team that genuinely cares about getting you back on the road safely.

26+

Years in Business

8,400+

Vehicles Serviced

8

Service Bays

4.9★

Google Rating

Meet The Team

DS
Danny Steelman
Owner & Master Technician
Third-generation mechanic and Buffalo native. Took over operations in 2018 after earning his ASE Master certification. Specializes in domestic trucks and diesel engines.
ASE Master Certified
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Maria Vasquez
Service Advisor
The first voice you hear when you call. Maria has been coordinating repairs and communicating with customers at Steelman for 11 years. Fluent in English and Spanish.
11 Years at Steelman
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Tony Kowalski
Lead Technician
18 years of experience under the hood. Tony handles our most complex diagnostic work and leads the shop floor. Known for solving the problems other shops give up on.
ASE Certified
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Jesse Labonte
Technician
Joined Steelman after completing the automotive technology program at Erie Community College. Jesse specializes in imports and hybrid systems and keeps the shop's certifications current.
ASE Certified

The Way We
Do Business

Honesty First
We show you what we find before we touch a thing. Written estimates, plain language — no pressure, no padding.
Respect for Your Time
We give accurate timelines and we stick to them. If something changes, we call you — before it becomes a surprise.
Community Roots
We're a Buffalo shop through and through. We hire locally, support local causes, and treat our customers like neighbors — because they are.
Guaranteed Work
Every repair is backed by our 12-month/12,000-mile warranty. We stand behind what we do — no exceptions.

You're in
Good Hands

Every technician on our floor holds active ASE certifications and completes ongoing training to stay current with modern vehicle systems — including electric and hybrid platforms.

We invest in professional-grade diagnostic equipment so our techs can work smarter and faster, meaning less time in the shop for you.

ASE Certified
NYS Licensed
OBD-II Diagnostics
Hybrid & EV Ready
Family Owned Since 1998

Ready to book
your next service?

Same-week appointments available. Walk-ins welcome for inspections.