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Services

We perform the following services on all cars, and light and medium duty trucks, including the following:

  • Engine - Our highly skilled and trained ASE certified technicians can repair any problems with the engine on your vehicle from a simple oil and filter change to the replacement of your engine.  We specialize in engine drivability diagnosis, computer controls and failed emissions testing.

  • Transmission - Our ATRA and ASE certified transmission specialists will take a test drive with you to experience the same concerns that you are feeling with your transmission.  We offer complete automatic and manual transmission service, which includes diagnosing your concern, rebuilding or replacing your transmission or differential, clutch replacement, electrical diagnosis and repair and all preventative maintenance.

  • Cooling and Heating Systems - If you car is running too hot or too cold we can help you get back to normal operating temperatures by repairing: radiators, hoses, belts heater cores, thermostats, transmission coolers, head gaskets and fan clutches.

  • Air Conditioning - We will do an Air Conditioning performance test; check system pressures; check condenser & radiator cooling fan operation, inspect all A/C components for wear, leaks and proper operation.  Evacuate and recharge system.

  • Brakes - Complete hydraulic and ABS brake diagnosis, which includes our technician road test noting pedal height and feel, before and after.  Remove all wheels and drums, inspect shoes and pads for wear, check rotors and drums for excessive heat, check rotor and drum run out.  Check brake hardware for proper function.  Check emergency brake operation.  Check hydraulics.  Clean brake shoes and pads.  Adjust shoes.  Install and re-torque wheels.  Adjust tire pressures, check master cylinder operation & fluid levels.  Road test, note brake life percentage on repair order; check fluid condition or contamination.

  • Steering and Suspension - As well as a visual inspections, we send our technicians on test drives with our customers so we can experience the same concerns that you are feeling.  We service all shocks/struts, tires and wheels, ball joints, leaf springs, alignments, coil springs, king pins, control arms, drive axles, air ride systems, steering racks and alignments.

  • Electrical - We can diagnose the most sophisticated or hard to find electrical concerns including: drivability, instruments and gauges, air bag system analysis, starters, lights, heater controls, electrical wiring, air conditioning or climate controls, alternators and all power accessories.

  • Tires - We can service any of your tire concerns like: balancing, slipped belts and repairing or replacing your tires.

A typical 30,000 Mile Maintenance Schedule:
  • Services to Complete:
    • Oil change and lube
    • Grease chassis and suspension
    • Check all lights and tire pressures
    • Flush transmission
    • Flush cooling system
    • Perform fuel system service
    • Rotate tires
    • Perform front or rear differential service
    Items to Replace:
    • Air Filter
    • Cabin air filter
    • Fuel filter
    Items that require an Inspection:
    • Belts
    • Hoses
    • Front end
    • Brakes
    • Fuel cap
    • Suspension
Technician working under hood of vehicle

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