There are many sensors and computerized components that manage your vehicle’s engine performance and emissions. When one of these fails, the “check engine” light is illuminated. Although your car may seem to run fine, it is important to have the issue addressed to prevent long-term problems.
This is a very serious problem – if your car overheats for too long, you can damage your engine. As soon as possible, find a safe place to pull off the road and shut the engine off! Do not attempt to check the fluid level in the radiator as it can burn you. The best thing to do is have your car towed to the shop.
Synthetic motor oils, though more expensive than mineral-based oils, can improve fuel economy and provide longer intervals between changes. We carry AMSOIL synthetic motor oils that will save you money and give you peace of mind that comes from using the best. Synthetic motor oils can be a good choice for high output, turbocharged, or super charged engines, vehicles that are used for towing, or vehicles that are operated in extremely cold or hot climates.
YES. The failure of a timing belt in many engines can result in serious damage to valves or pistons in interference engine. Then the cost of repairing an engine with a broken timing belt is many times greater than the cost of a timing belt replacement. Also, then you will not be “stopped” alongside the road and need to be towed to the shop.
Many cars need fuel filters replaced at 30,000 miles, but some are located in the fuel tank and do not need to be changed. Similarly, most spark plugs are changed at 30,000 or 60,000 miles, though vehicles with platinum spark plugs may not need them replaced until 100,000 miles.
Many car manufacturers require the correct viscosity in their engine or performance & mileage will be affected. We recommend quality name brand oil, with the correct viscosity be put in your engine. We use CASTROL oil products and AMSOIL synthetic oils in all our oil changes.
YES. For faster service, an appointment is recommended. Some services such as wiper blades, air up tires, or light bulb change can be done on a drop-in basis.
Our hours are Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm and vehicles can be dropped/picked up during those times. We also have an Early Bird box with envelopes to put keys in and slot ABOVE to slide into front office. Other arrangements can be made for after hours vehicle pick-up.
YES. All parts have warranty by the manufacturer and our labor goes with that part. Our labor workmanship warranty is 2 years or 24,000 miles; whichever comes first.
YES. All service intervals are done here, the same as the dealer does. The factory warranty of your vehicle will still be in effect. The maintenance book will be filled in also if you provide us with it. We will use OEM parts if required.
We can give you an estimate over the phone but many times the car needs to be inspected before we can give an accurate estimate. Please call us to discuss this with us.
We cannot perform new car dealer warranty; but many dealers sell extended warranty policies that we are able to perform those vehicle repairs. You will have a policy that has a phone number to call and a contract number to reference.
We accept local checks, cash, and debit/credit cards. Visa/MasterCard/Discover/Amex.
We can make arrangements for 90 day Promissory Note before the work is done. These arrangements are made with down payment required and balance paid off in 90 days.
