- Engine Repair
- Oil ChangeAn oil change is probaly one of the most important services you can have performed on your vehicle. Our oil change service includes, oil filter replacement, lubrication of all fittings and filling and topping-off of your oil to help keep your car or truck running smoothly. By taking care of your vehicle with a oil change, you’ll be getting the peace of mind that it will be on the road in Tarzan or wherever it may travel for a long time.
- Engine Tune-Up
- Exhaust System Repair
- Starter Repair
- Alternator Repair
- Engine Diagnostic
- Spark Plug Replacement
- Emissions Inspection
- Timing Belt/Chain Replacement
- Fuel Injection Service/Repair
- Muffler Repair and Replacement
- Transmission ServiceThe Transmission is a highly technical part of the drive train system affecting your car or trucks mileage and performance. That is why it is so important to keep your transmission properly maintained. We can repair or replace the transmission for you, but the most important thing we do is regularly change your transmission fluid. This is important because over time, as your transmission wears, bits of metal from the gears will contaminate the fluid. In addition, the extreme heat generated by an automatic transmission will cause the fluid to break down. Our mechanics have been trained to properly diagnose and repair transmission problems.
- Transmission Repair
- Transmission Fluid Service
- Clutch Service/Repair
- Differential Service/Repair
- Axle Repair
- Suspension Service/Repair
- Steering Service/Repair
- Steering Fluid Service
- Air Conditioning Service/RepairTo keep your car’s air-conditioning system fit for the next warm season, run it a few times throughout the winter. This will prevent moving parts in the compressor from seizing. Also, circulating the refrigerant will help keep the seals soft and pliant.
- Radiator Service/Repair
- Air Filter Replacement
- Tire RotationRotating your tires helps to distribute tire wear evenly and ensures that you’ll get the maximum road life out of them. The first rotation is especially important.Your owner’s manual should specify both rotation period and pattern. If not, rotate your tires every 6,000 to 7,500 miles (9,700 to 12,000 km) — your tire dealer should know the correct pattern of tire rotation.
- Tire Repair
- Wheel AlignmentHave your car’s wheel alignment checked every 30,000 miles (48,000 km), or as recommended in your owner’s manual. Also have it checked after buying new tires and when you replace a rack-and-pinion steering unit or other steering parts. Improper tire alignment will shorten the life of your tires as well as cause poor handling. If your steering is stiffer than normal or the vehicle pulls to one side, you probably have an alignment problem.
- Tire ReplacementMost states require tires to be replaced when they have worn down to 1/16-inch (1.5 mm) of remaining tire depth. Tires sold in North America are required to have “wear bars” molded into them to make it easy to see when tire replacement is legally required. However, if you’ll be driving in the rain, you should change your tires when there is 1/8-inch (3 mm) of tread left. Otherwise, water may not escape from under your tires fast enough and you risk hydroplaning — a dangerous situation in which your car loses traction and literally floats on the water. Stick an American quarter between the treads in several places. If part of Washington’s head is always covered, you have enough tread to drive in the rain. If you drive in snow, you’ll need at least 3/16-inch (5 mm) of tread to get adequate traction. Stick an American penny between the treads. If the top of the Lincoln Memorial is always covered, you’re ready for winter driving.
- Tire Service
- Tire Balancing
- Brake Service
- Brake Fluid Service
- Brake RepairYou press down on the accelerator pedal. Your car goes. But what happens when you apply the brakes? Does it stop straight and confidently, when and where you want it to? Can you depend on your brakes, or do you have brake problems? We know that in and around Tarzana it’s inevitable: if you keep your vehicle long enough, you’ll need brake repair. At your convenience our expert technicians can diagnose your brake problems, and they’ll explain options for brake repairs that fit your budget.
- Brake Replacement
- Glass Repair/Replacement
- Windshield Repair/ReplacementGot a rock chip, crack, or ding in your windshield? Bring your car to a windshield repair shop. For far less cost than replacing the windshield, they can fix chips and cracks, even quite long ones. The repairs not only keep the chips and cracks from spreading and restore structural integrity, they also improve clarity.
- Lighting Services
- Battery Service
- Electrical Service/Repair
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- Towing Service
- Auto MaintenanceIf your battery has vent caps, remove them to check the level of the electrolyte. It should rise 1/2 inch (13 mm) above the battery’s top plates. If it doesn’t, use distilled water to raise the level to 1/4 or 3/8 inch (6 or 10 mm) below the bottom of the vent cap. Don’t use tap water, as it may contain minerals that can damage your battery. Mechanics should check your battery as a part of your regularly scheduled maintenance, but they often skip the procedure. Be sure to ask to have it done.
- Belts and Hoses Service
- Car Wash