Service
Fuel Services
Your car’s fuel system is what gets the fuel you put into the tank into the car’s engine. Once in the engine, the system transforms that fuel into energy to make your car run. Because fuel is the lifeblood of your car, fuel systems are built to last, and with regular maintenance should last the life of the car. Of course, there are always exceptions!
Caution
We recommend watching this part carefully and scheduling a service date to prevent any future problems.
Urgent
We recommend you bring your car in immediately. This repair is critical to saving you money & your life.
Routine
We recommend you keep this repair as recurring scheduled maintenance to keep your car healthy and running great.
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Delaying car repairs is never recommended as it can be costly and at times dangerous. If you are experiencing car trouble please bring it to your local repair shop.
Parts and services
Fuel Injectors
Fuel injectors are coils of wire that carry electrical current that activates the pistons which deliver fuel to the engine.
Symptoms:
⇒ Engine is chugging or sputtering
⇒ Car engine stalls
⇒ The car shakes when idling
⇒ Your car won’t start
⇒ You smell fuel
Urgent
1 day repair
Maintenance every 15,000 miles
Covered by warranty?
Fuel Pump
A motor in the fuel pump draws up gas from the car’s gas tank and sends it up the fuel line and into the fuel rail where it’s injected into a cylinder. A filter on one end of the pump keeps out impurities. A fuel float that floats on top of the fuel sends a signal through an electrical board that is read by the fuel gauge to indicate how much gas is left in your tank. Another float sits submerged in the tank and when it is exposed to air it triggers the Low Fuel Warning light to come on.
Symptoms:
⇒ You hear a whining noise from the fuel tank
⇒ Car engine stalls
⇒ The car sputters
⇒ You notice reduced gas mileage
⇒ There’s a loss of power
Caution
1 day repair
Replace every 100,000 miles
Covered by warranty?
Head Gasket
The head gasket provides a seal between the cylinder head and engine block ensuring that coolant and oil do not mix and do not enter the cylinders. It also keeps the pressure that’s created when the spark plugs ignite fuel vapors inside the combustion chamber which keeps the pistons firing efficiently.
Symptoms:
⇒ White smoke is coming from the exhaust
⇒ The car shakes when idling
⇒ You see oil an leak
⇒ You see a leak of bright green fluid
⇒ There’s a loss of power
Urgent
2 day repair
Replace every 200,000 miles
Covered by warranty?
Ignition Coil
Ignition coils transform power from the battery into enough voltage to ignite the spark plug and create the spark needed for combustion. In other words, ignition coils are a critical piece of keeping your engine running. They are basically copper wires wrapped around a piece of iron.
Symptoms:
⇒ You smell fuel
⇒ The car shakes when idling
⇒ The engine misfires
⇒ There’s a loss of power
⇒ You notice fuel leaks
Caution
1 day repair
Replace every 100,000 miles
Covered by warranty?
Spark Plugs
The spark plug takes in energy from the battery on one end and releases a spark on the other end that ignites the air and gas in the cylinders that creates combustion. The combustion is what powers your engine and as the car runs, the spark plugs continuously fire.
Symptoms:
⇒ You hear a ticking noise from the engine
⇒ The car shakes when idling
⇒ The engine misfires
⇒ There’s a loss of power
⇒ You notice reduced gas mileage
Urgent
1 day repair
Replace every 80,000 miles
Covered by warranty?
Let’s get started.
Our approach is simple. We help you get the most out of your car by matching your goals and mileage to create a personalized plan.
1. Get your car tested.
2. See a list of repairs.
3. Choose what's fixed.
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