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Twenty-four specialties.
All under one roof.

From a $40 oil change to a full timing-belt job — if it’s on this list, we do it in-house at our 934 Metropolitan Pkwy garage. Plain-English explainers below so you know what you’re paying for.

01 · Group

Maintenance

The basics that keep everything else from going wrong.

Oil Change

We drain old engine oil, swap the filter, and refill with the grade your car needs. Takes 30–45 minutes.

When you need it

Every 5,000–7,500 miles, or if your dashboard light is on.

Differential Fluid Service

Replaces the gear oil that lets your axle gears mesh without grinding themselves apart.

When you need it

Whining noise from the rear, or it's been 30k–60k miles.

Transmission Fluid Replacement

Drain and refill the fluid that lubricates and cools every gear in your transmission.

When you need it

Rough or delayed shifts, or per your manufacturer's schedule (usually 60k–100k miles).

02 · Group

Engine

The expensive part. We diagnose what's actually wrong before quoting you.

Spark Plugs Replacement

Swap the small parts that ignite the air-fuel mix in each cylinder. Restores smooth idling and throttle response.

When you need it

Misfires, rough idle, or every 30k–100k miles depending on plug type.

Ignition Coil Replacement

Replaces the part that delivers the high-voltage spark to your spark plugs. A bad coil makes a cylinder stop firing.

When you need it

Check engine light with a misfire code, or one cylinder running rough.

Timing Belt Replacement

Replaces the belt that keeps your engine's valves and pistons in sync. If this fails, the engine usually fails with it.

When you need it

Per the schedule in your owner's manual — usually 60k–100k miles.

Drive Belt Replacement

The serpentine belt that drives your alternator, AC, and water pump. Cracks lead to total failure.

When you need it

Squealing noise, visible cracks, or it's been 60k–100k miles.

Valve Cover Gasket Replacement

Replaces the seal that keeps oil from leaking out the top of your engine.

When you need it

Oil burning smell, oil pooling on top of the engine.

Engine Mount Replacement

Replaces the rubber-and-metal mounts that hold the engine in place.

When you need it

Vibration at idle, clunk when shifting into gear.

03 · Group

Brakes

Don't put these off. Pads worn through ruin rotors. Rotors ruined ruin calipers.

Brake Pads Replacement

Swap the wear-down friction pads that press against your rotors when you brake.

When you need it

Squealing, grinding, or longer stopping distances. Usually every 30k–70k miles.

04 · Group

Electrical

If it doesn't start, charge, or stay on — it's usually one of these.

Battery Replacement

Test, remove, and install a new battery sized for your car. Takes about 20 minutes.

When you need it

Slow cranking, dashboard warnings, or your battery is 3–5 years old.

Alternator Replacement

Replaces the part that recharges your battery while you drive. A failed alternator will leave you stranded.

When you need it

Battery light on dashboard, dim headlights at idle, dead battery shortly after a jump.

Starter Replacement

Swap the motor that cranks your engine when you turn the key.

When you need it

Clicking sound when turning the key, or engine cranks slowly even with a good battery.

05 · Group

Heating & Cooling

Everything that keeps your engine from overheating and your cabin comfortable.

Radiator Replacement

Replaces the heat exchanger that pulls heat out of your coolant.

When you need it

Coolant leaks, overheating, or visible damage to the radiator fins.

Water Pump Replacement

Replaces the pump that circulates coolant through your engine.

When you need it

Coolant leak near the front of the engine, overheating, whining noise.

Thermostat Replacement

Replaces the small valve that controls when coolant flows to your radiator.

When you need it

Engine runs too hot or too cold, heater blows lukewarm air.

06 · Group

Steering & Suspension

If it bounces, drifts, clunks, or pulls to one side — start here.

Wheel Bearing Replacement

Replaces the bearings that let your wheels spin smoothly on the axle.

When you need it

Humming or grinding noise that changes with speed or turning.

Suspension Control Arm Replacement

Replaces the arms that connect your wheels to the frame and absorb bumps.

When you need it

Clunking over bumps, uneven tire wear, loose steering feel.

Axle Shaft Assembly Replacement

Replaces the shaft that transfers power from your transmission to the wheels.

When you need it

Clicking on turns, vibration when accelerating, grease near the wheel.

Ball Joint Replacement

Replaces the pivot joints that connect your control arms to the wheel hubs.

When you need it

Clunking on bumps, loose steering, uneven tire wear on the inner edges.

Pressure Steering Hose Replacement

Replaces the high-pressure hose that feeds power steering fluid to your steering rack.

When you need it

Power steering fluid leaks, hard-to-turn steering wheel, whining noise when turning.

07 · Group

Fuel & Tune-Ups

How well your engine breathes and burns fuel.

Fuel Pump Replacement

Replaces the pump that sends fuel from your tank to your engine.

When you need it

Engine sputters, won't start, or stalls under load.

Fuel Injector Replacement

Replaces the precision valves that spray fuel into your cylinders.

When you need it

Rough idle, poor fuel economy, misfire on a specific cylinder.

08 · Group

Electronics

Sensors and modules that tell your engine what to do.

Oxygen Sensor Replacement

Replaces the sensor that measures exhaust oxygen so your engine can adjust the fuel mix.

When you need it

Check engine light with O2 sensor codes, drop in fuel economy, failed emissions test.

Don’t see what you need?

Call or email. If it’s a car repair, odds are we do it. If we don’t, we’ll tell you who does.