Welcome to Evolution Automotive
If you’re looking for auto repair in Bend, OR, you’ve found us. Here at Evolution Automotive we work hard to earn your trust and loyalty. We know how important it is to find a car service you can rely on, so your satisfaction is our top priority each and every day.
Here at Evolution Automotive we understand what makes customer service truly outstanding. You will feel the difference exceptional customer care makes when you work with us. We know auto repair in Bend offers you lots of choices, and we aim to provide the kind of caring customer service that will bring you back. We strive to build quality relationships with all of our customers and to provide them with dependable and honest auto repair and service.
Our professional automotive service offers you years of combined expertise from our well-trained technicians. We treat our auto repair professionals well because we value their skill and can-do attitude. We know our team sets us apart, saving you time and money, not to mention worry. When it comes to auto repair in central Oregon, we are totally confident that Evolution Automotive is the best option!
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Evolution Automotive
63089 Sherman Rd Ste 5
Bend, OR 97703-5750
(541) 388-3734
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Mon-Thu: 7:30am-5:30pm
Fri-Sun: Closed
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About Evolution Automotive
Since 1962, Evolution Automotive (previously Transfix Automotive) has been there for the people of central Oregon. We love what we do, and that basic fact fuels our business. We are dedicated to our customers, and that’s why they stick with us—the best auto repair Bend has to offer.
Our family of technicians and service staff sees their work here at Evolution Automotive as more than a job. It’s their vocation and livelihood. Each member of our team is invested in your satisfaction.
Evolution Automotive was founded on the basic idea that everyone deserves respect. It is our mission to treat each person that comes through our door with dignity and sensitivity. We believe this attention to detail has paid off by providing us with our loyal, friendly family of customers. That’s what makes Evolution Automotive the best car service in Bend!
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The Absolute Best Car Service in Central Oregon
What sets Evolution Automotive apart from all of the others in Bend, OR?
Trust: When it comes to auto repair in Bend, OR, it’s all about earning loyalty and trust by doing our very best every day. We are determined to earn and keep your trust.
Talent: At Evolution Automotive, you can rest easy knowing that our highly-skilled, experienced auto service professionals are handling your car. Our technicians bring years of experience, skill, and education to the Bend auto repair table.
Time: We take the time we need to provide you with top quality car service, and we take the time to talk to you about what that means. We listen to you so we understand your needs and goals for your auto repair.
Recently Serviced Vehicles
2009 Nissan Rogue
Mileage114,545Service Date8/22/2024Services Performed- CUSTOMER REQUESTS THAT DIAGNOSTIC BE PERFORMED
- TECHNICIAN – Test drove vehicle, inspected operation & found; No related drive ability issues. Did find reverse seemed slow to engage. Vehicle drove well. Ac blowing warm air. Heard rotational knocking type noise / L2 – L3 at idle and when driving, louder at idle. – Inspected for dash/warning lights, found; None related. – Scanned computer control modules & found; No codes. – Inspected & found; A/c compressor clutch not coming on. Via scan tool vverified pcm is commanding operation. Checked power through relay and fuses, found no issues. Checked connector, had 14 volts and good ground. Checked continuity in a/c clutch, found system/circuit open. Found a/c clutch burnt up. Inspected for noise, listened with stethoscope and found noise coming from a/c compressor / L4. With ac compressor failure suspect metal debris in system. Added test charge of freon. Found compressor would not activate. Unable to test for freon leaks as compressor would not turn on. – Note: It is slightly abnormal for the a/c compressor to be noisy given the type of failure. – Determined / Suspect; A/C compressor faulty and freon leaked out. Receiver drier damaged. – Recommends; Starting with replacing a/c compressor, reciever drier/ac kit, serpentine belt and performing necessary ac service. Then retesting for noise and freon leaks. Will advise if any further concerns are present.
- TECHNICIAN INSPECTED AND FOUND: – LOF sticker shows next oil service is/was due at 115,650 miles. – Engine oil level & condition; Full. Good. – Front brake pads at approximately; 8mm. – Rear brake pads at approximately; 3mm, 20% = Past Due. Rotors have lip / L3. – Found reverse felt slow to engage on slopped driveway. Transmission shifted well during test drive. Seemed less severe once vehicle was warmed up. Note: This issue may be an early sign of transmission failure. Inspected transmission fluid, found full and good. Scanned for codes found no codes. Recommend watching transmission for concerns. – Wiper blades don't clear windshield well / L3. Recommend replacing windshield wiper blades. – Scanned computer control module and found; No related codes. -TPMS light on. Had multiple codes for wheel sensors. Recommend taking to tire shop related to light and codes.
- Technician raised vehicle in air. Removed right front wheel, RF fender liner, lower bumper cover, and radiator mounts to gain access. Removed and replaced the A/C compressor, belt receiver/ dryer, Expansion valve, service valves, O-rings and caps. Reassembled components. Charged system fully and added leak tracer dye. Verified the system is now working. Blows cold to 38 deg FH at center vents. Road tested and inspected for further leaks. No leaks or further issues found. Verified repair.
- Technician performed A/C Service: recovered refrigerant from system, pulled vacuum, checked system for leaks. Charged System. Tested system and Air Flow Temp. Test Drove and verified service repairs.
- Technician removed rear wheels, unbolted calipers, cleaned, lubricated, and reinstalled caliper pins. Removed and replaced rear brake pads and rotors, with lubricated backing plates. Adjusted parking brake shoes, if applicable. Reassembled all components. Reinstalled all wheels, torqued all lug nuts. Road tested. Verified repair.
- Technician removed and replaced both front wiper blades. Test drove. Verified repair.
Angela & Brock M. gave our service a 5 star review on 8/31/20242017 Acura RDX
Mileage75,471Service Date8/14/2024Services Performed- Technician performed oil service: Drained engine oil, installed new high mileage oil filter and filled with premium synthetic engine oil. Cleaned affected area. Performed courtesy vehicle inspection. Road tested. Verified service. No leaks. Installed next lof reminder sticker in window. Reset service reminder if applicable.
- CUSTOMER REQUESTS THAT DIAGNOSTIC BE PERFORMED
- TECHNICIAN – Test drove vehicle, inspected operation & found; Vehicle drove well. Ac blowing cool air but not cold air. – Inspected for dash/warning lights, found; None. – Scanned computer control modules & found; No codes. – Inspected & found; A/c compressor running, but short cycling off and on. This indicates a low charge of freon/refridgerant. Recovered freon in system, had 0.3 lbs, system holds 1.12 lbs or approximately 17 oz. Charged system fully and added dye for diagnostics. Ran system and verified blowing cold to 39 degrees at center vent. Inspected with black light, found low side service valve leaking freon / L2-L3. – Determined / Suspect; Service valve leaking out freon. – Recommends; Starting with replacing both service valves and charging the system fully.
- TECHNICIAN – Test drove vehicle, inspected operation & found; Vehicle drove well, shifted well, cruise control working well. Alignment felt fine. Brakes were working well. No abnormal noises or issues found with driveability.
- TECHNICIAN INSPECTED AND FOUND: – LOF sticker shows next oil service is/was due at 74,055 miles. – Engine oil level & condition; Full. Dark / L3 = Due, prior to service. – Front brake pads at approximately; 7mm. – Rear brake pads at approximately; 7mm. – Brake fluid dark / L3 = Due. Recommend performing brake fluid service. – Battery date sticker; 02/22 indicting battery is approximately 2.5 years old. – Scanned computer control module and found; No codes. – Inspected spare tire and found; Tire appeared to be in good condition. Pressure was low at 29 psi. Adjusted to spec of 60 psi. – Found vehicle has studless snow tires. Recommend taking to tire shop and having changed to non snow tires as the snow tire compound tends to become excessively soft in high summer temperatures and may affect handling. ***Possible Safety Concern***
- Technician removed and replaced the service valves for the high side and the low side. Performed necessary ac service as outlined. Added leak tracer dye. Test drove. Tested ac operation. Found system blowing cold to 38 degrees. Inspected system and found no further leaks. Verified repair.
- Technician performed A/C Service: recovered refrigerant from system, pulled vacuum, checked system for leaks. Charged System. Tested system and Air Flow Temp. Test Drove and verified service repairs.
- Technician checked brake fluid for moisture and contamination. Inspected all hydraulic lines and hoses. Inspected calipers and wheel cylinders. Inspected master cylinder and cap. Flushed entire brake system including master cylinder, calipers and wheel cylinders until clean. Refilled system with brake fluid. Test drove and verified repair.
Jim C. gave our service a 5 star review on 8/15/20242021 Volvo XC40
Mileage36,724Service Date8/6/2024Services Performed- CUSTOMER REQUESTS THAT DIAGNOSTIC BE PERFORMED
- TECHNICIAN – Test drove vehicle, inspected operation & found; No related concerns with drive ability. Vehicle drove well. – Inspected for dash/warning lights, found; Park assist unavailable. – Scanned computer control modules & found codes; CEM **B1B46-1C for right rear inner sensor, circuit voltage out of range **B1B48-29 left rear outer sensor, signal invalid **B1B50-1C left rear inner sensor, circuit voltage out of range – Tried to clear codes. Found codes **B1B46 and B1B50 returned right away. – Inspected & found; Park assist system equipped with 4 sensors. Found both outer sensors installed. Found both inner sensors were not plugged in/connected. Left rear inner sensor wire is pinched/sandwiched between bumper cover and new hitch (visible with small mirror). Attempted to connect non pinched disconnected sensors and found unable to do so without bumper removal, was able to get close to connecting but due to tight/awkward space was unable to make connection happen. – Determined / Suspect; Rear bumper will need to be removed. Disconnected sensors connected, possible replacement of pinched sensor may be necessary and possible programming of module may be necessary. – Recommends; Reattempting on own to install both inner sensors and/or taking to a body shop or dealer for this repair.
- Technician performed oil service: Drained engine oil, installed new high mileage oil filter and filled with premium synthetic engine oil. Cleaned affected area. Performed courtesy vehicle inspection. Road tested. Verified service. No leaks. Installed next lof reminder sticker in window. Reset service reminder if applicable.
- PARKING BRAKE – INSPECT – ADJUST IF NEEDED – not needed BRAKE HOSES & LINES – INSPECT BRAKE PADS – INSPECT COOLANT LEVEL – INSPECT ENGINE COOLANT – INSPECT FUEL FILTER – INSPECT FUEL LINES – INSPECT POWER STEERING FLUID – INSPECT SPARE TIRE – INSPECT TIRES – INSPECT TRANSAXLE FLUID – INSPECT WASHER FLUID LEVEL – INSPECT WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADE INSERTS – INSPECT FINAL DRIVE OIL – INSPECT AIR CLEANER/ELEMENT – REPLACE – Dirty and full of debris / L3 = Due. Recommend replacing engine air filter. BRAKE FLUID – REPLACE CABIN AIR FILTER – REPLACE – Dirty and full of debris / L3 = Due. Recommend replacing cabin air filter. ENGINE OIL & ENGINE OIL FILTER – REPLACE – performed today. SERVICE INTERVAL INDICATOR/DISPLAY – RESET
- TECHNICIAN INSPECTED AND FOUND: – LOF sticker shows next oil service is/was due at 36,100 miles. – Maintenance due light on. – Engine oil level & condition; Full. Dark / L3 = Due, prior to service. – Front brake pads at approximately; 8mm. – Rear brake pads at approximately; 7mm. – Vehicle is equipped with a timing belt. Per Mitchell 1 maintenance belt is due at 150K. – Spark plug in good condition. Due at 60K per Mitchell 1 mileage maintenance. – Scanned computer control module and found; See diagnostic details.
Katy P. gave our service a 5 star review on 8/9/20242008 Chevrolet Equinox
Mileage119,834Service Date7/25/2024Services Performed- CUSTOMER REQUESTS THAT DIAGNOSTIC BE PERFORMED
- TECHNICIAN – Test drove vehicle, inspected operation & found; On cold start heard whirring type noise / L4. Vehicle drove well and shifted well. No pooling of coolant or fluids under vehicle. – Inspected for dash/warning lights, found; None. – Scanned computer control modules & found; No codes. – Inspected & found; Sound coming from belt drive area of engine. After test drive noticed burning smell / L4. Activated ac and found smell was worse. Found ac clutch slipping and skipping, making squelching noises / L2. Found idler pulley for serpentine belt making whirring noises. – Ac was blowing cold at times. When working well blowing cold to 47 degrees, found temp goes up to 77 degrees at times then back down to 47 degrees. – Determined / Suspect; Ac compressor failure along with related components. – Recommends; Replacing ac compressor, service valves, idler pulley, serpentine belt and charging system fully.
- TECHNICIAN INSPECTED AND FOUND: – LOF sticker shows next oil service is/was due at 119,587 miles. By sticker vehicle is slightly past due for oil service. – Engine oil level & condition; Full. Dark / L3 = Due. Recommend performing oil service. – Front brake pads at approximately; 8mm. – Rear brake pads at approximately; 7mm. – Scanned computer control module and found; No codes. – Front headlamp assemblies have water in them / L4-L5. Recommend replacing both front headlamp assemblies. – Tire tread approximately 7/32. Dot code; 4716 indicating the tires are approximately 8 years old Recommend consulting with a tires shop due to age of tires. – Vehicle has rust on numerous components / L4. Rust can compromise components making them unsafe and/or more difficult to perform repairs.
- Technician performed oil service: Drained engine oil, installed new oil filter and filled with premium engine oil. Cleaned affected area. Performed courtesy vehicle inspection. Road tested. Verified service. No leaks. Installed next lof reminder sticker in window. Reset service reminder if applicable.
- Technician removed upper engine cover, air filter housing and lower engine cover to gain access. Removed and replaced ac compressor, serpentine belt, idler pulley and service valves. Performed ac service as outlined to fill system with freon. Added leak tracer dye. Test drove. Monitored for any additional leaks and found none. Verified ac blowing cold to 44 degrees. Verified repair.
- Technician performed A/C Service: recovered refrigerant from system, pulled vacuum, checked system for leaks. Charged System. Tested system and Air Flow Temp. Test Drove and verified service repairs.
Creig J. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/27/20242018 Volvo XC60
Mileage74,535Service Date7/16/2024Services Performed- Technician performed oil service: Drained engine oil, installed new high mileage oil filter and filled with premium synthetic engine oil. Cleaned affected area. Performed courtesy vehicle inspection. Road tested. Verified service. No leaks. Installed next lof reminder sticker in window. Reset service reminder if applicable.
- TECHNICIAN INSPECTED AND FOUND: – LOF sticker shows next oil service is/was due at 70,881 miles. By sticker vehicle is approximately 3,654 miles past due for service. – Engine oil level & condition; Full. Dark / L4 = Past due, prior to service. – Front brake pads at approximately; 7mm. – Rear brake pads at approximately; 3mm, 20% = Past Due. Rotors have hot spots / L3. Recommend replacing rear brake pads and rotors. ***SAFETY CONCERN*** – Scanned computer control module and found; No codes. – Transmission fluid dark / L2 – L3 = Due soon. Recommend performing transmission service at the same time as next oil service at approximately 80,000 miles. – Left front fog light lens full of water and bulb burnt out. Recommend replacing left front fog light lens assembly with new bulb.
- Technician removed rear wheels, unbolted calipers, cleaned, lubricated, and reinstalled caliper pins. Removed and replaced rear brake pads and rotors. Adjusted parking brake shoes. Reassembled all components. Reinstalled all wheels, torqued all lug nuts. Road tested. Verified repair.
Mike D. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/18/20242017 Subaru Outback
Mileage59,002Service Date7/17/2024Services Performed- CUSTOMER REQUESTS THAT DIAGNOSTIC BE PERFORMED
- TECHNICIAN – Test drove vehicle, inspected operation & found; No concerns. – Inspected for dash/warning lights, found; None. – Scanned computer control modules & found; No codes. – Inspected & found; ** Front brake pads at 6mm. Rotors have lip / L2. **Rear brake pads at 3mm. 20% = Below minimum spec. Rotors have lip / L2. – Recommends; Replacing rear brake pads and rotors now. **Possible Safety Concern.*** Watching front brake pads and rotors, may be due with next oil service.
- TECHNICIAN INSPECTED AND FOUND: – LOF sticker shows next oil service is/was due at 63,769 miles. – Engine oil level & condition; Full. Light brown / L1. – Front brake pads at approximately; 6mm. Rotors have lip / L2. – Rear brake pads at approximately; 3mm, 20% = Past due. Rotors have lip / L2. Recommend replacing rear brake pads and rotors. – Scanned computer control module and found; No codes.
- Technician removed rear wheels, unbolted calipers, cleaned, lubricated, and reinstalled caliper pins. Removed and replaced rear brake pads and rotors, with lubricated backing plates. Adjusted parking brake shoes, if applicable. Reassembled all components. Reinstalled all wheels, torqued all lug nuts. Road tested. Verified repair.
Tino & Collette V. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/17/20242015 Nissan Juke
Mileage25,033Service Date7/15/2024Services Performed- Technician performed oil service: Drained engine oil, installed new high mileage oil filter and filled with premium synthetic engine oil. Cleaned affected area. Performed courtesy vehicle inspection. Road tested. Verified service. No leaks. Installed next lof reminder sticker in window. Reset service reminder if applicable.
- ENGINE OIL & FILTER – REPLACE – part of appointment request. – TIRES – ROTATE – inspect and advise. Found tires tread on all tires at approximately 4/32. Minimum tread spec is 3/32. Date code on tires is 0115, indicating the tires are approximately 9 years old, spec for age on tires is 6-10 years. Recommend having tire shop evaluate.
- TECHNICIAN INSPECTED AND FOUND: – LOF sticker shows next oil service is/was due at 26,186 miles. – Engine oil level & condition; Full. Dark / L3 = Due. – Front brake pads at approximately; 8mm. – Rear brake pads at approximately; 6mm. – Inspected for dash/warning lights and found check engine light on on dash. – Scanned computer control module and found codes; **P0138 for heater 02 sensor 2 bank 1 **P0037 for heater 02 sensor 2 bank 1 Recommend having diagnostic performed related to codes.
- CUSTOMER REQUESTS THAT DIAGNOSTIC BE PERFORMED
- TECHNICIAN – Test drove vehicle, inspected operation & found; No concerns. Vehicle drove well. – Inspected for dash/warning lights, found; Check engine light on. – Scanned computer control modules & found; **P0138 for heater 02 sensor 2 bank 1 **P0037 for heater 02 sensor 2 bank 1 – Inspected & found; Removed air filter housing to gain access to sensor and connector. Measured internal resistance n rear 02 sensor. Spec is 3.3 to 4.4 ohms. Had 0.80 ohms. Monitored activity via scan tool, found no activity. Heated 02 sensor should turn on for a few seconds when vehicle starts, but it was not turning on. – Found bulletin regarding programming being recommended when replacing rear 02 sensor and these codes. – Determined / Suspect; Faulty rear 02 sensor possibly related to vehicle needing updated programming. Suspect no relation to gas cap being left off and 02 sensor failure. – Recommends; Starting with replacing rear 02 sensor (sensor2 bank 1) & performing necessary programming/updates.
Ricci & Allan S. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/17/20242004 Dodge Dakota
Mileage370,005Service Date6/27/2024Services Performed- TECHNICIAN – Test drove vehicle, inspected operation & found; Unable to duplicate during first few test drive. Eventually did hear a squealing/squelching type noise / L5. – Inspected for dash/warning lights, found; Check engine light on – not related to this issue. – Scanned computer control modules & found; See previous diagnostics. – Inspected & found; Noise coming from front of vehicle. Had helper drive vehicle in air on lift. Found the center support bearing in the rear driveline making noise / L5. Found bearing does not have play. – Determined / Suspect; Internal bearing failure of center support bearing. – Recommends; Removing rear driveline, then replace center support bearing.
- Technician removed lower cross member to access rear driveline. Removed rear drive line. Separated front and rear section to access center support assembly. Replaced the center support bearing assembly. Reassembled and road tested vehicle. Verified repair. No further noises heard.
Jose & Scott T. gave our service a 5 star review on 6/28/20242018 Jeep Compass
Mileage49,572Service Date6/20/2024Services Performed- CUSTOMER REQUESTS THAT DIAGNOSTIC BE PERFORMED
- TECHNICIAN – Test drove vehicle, inspected operation & found; Felt a slight bump or downshift going into round about. Nothing concerning. Shifting as designed. – Inspected for dash/warning lights, found; none – Scanned computer control modules & found; No codes stored in any module. – Inspected & found; Raised vehicle in air. Inspected all cooler lines, axle seals and transmission for leaks. None found. Checked fluid level and found it is full. Fluid is clean and doesn't smell burnt. No indication of internal transmission issues. Checked spark plugs and found they are worn /L3-L4. This wear can cause a lean misfire under high load conditions which cause an excessive bump feeling if transmission is shifting at the same time. – Determined / Suspect; No issues found with transmission at this time. Spark plug wear may be causing issues intermittently. – Recommends; TO START; Engine tune up. Including spark plug replacement. If issue persists then a transmission fluid service may be needed.
- TECHNICIAN – Inspected & found; Verified concern. Found the passenger side right front marker bulb is out/ not working. – Determined / Suspect; both front marker bulbs should be replaced. – Recommends; Replacing both front marker bulbs
- TECHNICIAN INSPECTED AND FOUND: – LOF sticker shows next oil service is/was due at 51,523 miles. – Engine oil level & condition; full and clean – Front brake pads at approximately; 10mm – Rear brake pads at approximately; 8mm -Spark plugs worn L3-L4. -see diagnostic details.
- Technician removed upper engine cover and ignition coils to gain access. Replaced all spark plugs, cleaned throttle body and performed fuel injection service. reassembled and road tested vehicle, Verified repair.
- Technician removed access panel in fender well to access bulbs. Removed and replaced both marker light bulbs. Re assembled components and verified repair.
Erin B. gave our service a 5 star review on 6/23/20242007 Honda Odyssey
Mileage150,378Service Date6/17/2024Services Performed- CUSTOMER REQUESTS THAT DIAGNOSTIC BE PERFORMED
- TECHNICIAN – Vehicle would not start. Battery dead. Jumped with jump box. Performed short test drive. Vehicle drove well. – Inspected for dash/warning lights, found; TPMS, VCS, Cruise, and rear tail gate open, lights on on dash. – Scanned computer control modules & found; No codes. Note: Battery was dead which will erase codes. – Inspected & found; Driver door master window switch popped out, not installed properly. Lifted out door panel to access wiring. Found 30+ wires have been cut and reconnected. Checked power and grounds. Found pin 11 should have 12.5 volts but only had 1.5 volts. Found ground wire at pin 2 has 14 volts, should be zero volts. Both power and ground come from the fuse block/junction box, body module under the dash. Followed wiring harness. Found multiple crimped and broken wires. Tested window switch and found it is internally faulty. – Note: The turn signal, window and tailgate closed switch are not directly linked. There are multiple body modules and each appears to be on a different one. – Determined / Suspect; Faulty wiring harness. Bad window switch on driver door. Possible bad junction/fuse box. Possible bad module/modules. – Recommends; Taking to an electric specialty shop.
- TECHNICIAN INSPECTED AND FOUND: – LOF sticker shows next oil service is/was due at approximately 150,000 miles (sticker hard to read). – Engine oil level & condition; Full. Dark / L3 = Due. Recommend performing oil service. – Front brake pads at approximately; 6mm. Rotors rusty / L5. – Rear brake pads at approximately; 3mm, 20% = Past due. Rotors rusty / L5. Recommend replacing rear brake pads and rotors. ***SAFETY CONCERN** – Found TPMS dash lights on. Recommend taking to tire shop. – Scanned computer control module and found; No codes found, note: battery was dead. – Due to vehicle mileage checked for tuneup / spark plug needs and found; Spark plugs appear fairly new. – Due to vehicle mileage checked for timing belt needs and found; Timing belt not accessible for inspection. No sticker found indicating timing belt has been changed. Due every 90K. Recommend checking records. If due recommend changing. **Further Damage Possible** – Serpentine belt has multiple cracks / L4 = Past due. Recommend replacing serpentine belt. **Further Damage Possible** – Battery was dead upon arrival. Had to jump to start. Battery fails load test. Recommend replacing battery. **FURTHER DAMAGE POSSIBLE** – Cabin air filter dirty and full of debris / L4 = Past due. Recommend replacing cabin air filter. **Further Damage Possible** – Brake fluid dark / L3 = Due. Recommend performing brake fluid service. – Power steering pump leaking power steering fluid / L4. Fluid level low in reservoir. Recommend replacing power steering pump. Note: If not performing repair recommend keeping fluid topped off.
Robert V. gave our service a 5 star review on 6/17/20242019 Volvo XC90
Mileage32,627Service Date5/22/2024Services Performed- Technician performed oil service: Drained engine oil, installed new high mileage oil filter and filled with premium synthetic engine oil. Cleaned affected area. Performed courtesy vehicle inspection. Road tested. Verified service. No leaks. Installed next lof reminder sticker in window. Reset service reminder if applicable.
- TECHNICIAN – Test drove vehicle, inspected operation & found; Drove well. No concerns found. – Inspected for dash/warning lights, found; None found. – Scanned computer control modules & found; No codes. – Inspected & found; Drove a couple of times on a few different streets. Found new pavement and tested. Held steering wheel level and let go, drove straight, no pulling or drifting for over 50 yards. Found pulling left on right while driving on 3rd street which has ruts. – Inspected vehicle in shop. Found all suspension and undercarriage components tight. Found the rear tire tread is low with abnormal low tread in center. Outer tread on rear tires is approximately 5/32, rear center tread is approximately 4/32. Front tire tread is approximately 7/32. Note. Recommendations is for best tires to be at the rear of the vehicle. – Determined / Suspect; Low tread in center of rear tires may be contributing to issues. – Recommends; Taking to tire shop, possible replacement of worn tires to fix issue.
- – Inspected & found per Mitchell 1 Maintenance Guide; 30K Service = LOF w/standard inspections. 40K Service = LOF, replace engine air filter, replace cabin air filter, perform brake fluid service w/standard inspections. NOTE: Spark plugs show due at 60K.
- TECHNICIAN INSPECTED AND FOUND: – No LOF sticker found. – Maintenance due message on on dash. – Engine oil level & condition; Full. Dark / L3 = Due. – Front brake pads at approximately; 7mm. – Rear brake pads at approximately; 5mm. Note: minimum spec for brake pads is 3-4mm. Rear brake pads and rotors may be due soon. – Scanned computer control module and found; No codes. – Vehicle is equipped with a timing belt. Timing belt replacement shows due at 150K, based on Mitchell 1 maintenance guide.
Phil & Katie A. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/23/20242019 Ford F-150
Mileage54,599Service Date4/18/2024Services Performed- CUSTOMER REQUESTS THAT DIAGNOSTIC BE PERFORMED
- TECHNICIAN – Test drove vehicle, inspected operation & found; Vehicle drove well. Shifted well, drove straight. No vibrations with braking found. No dash lights.
- Technician Inspected and found; – AIR CLEANER ELEMENT – REPLACE: Inspected and found dirty / L3. Recommend replacing engine air filter. – CABIN AIR FILTER – REPLACE: Inspected and found it appears fairly new. No recommendation to replace it at this time.
- TECHNICIAN INSPECTED AND FOUND: – LOF sticker shows next oil service is/was due at 59,199 miles. – Engine oil level & condition; Full. Good. – Front brake pads at approximately; 8mm. – Rear brake pads at approximately; 3mm, 20% = Below minimum spec. Rear rotors dished and have lip / L3. Recommend replacing rear brake pads and rotors. ***SAFETY CONCERN*** – Scanned computer control module and found; No codes. – Spark plugs show due for replacement at 100K. Inspected and found light wear on spark plug / L1 = Not due.
- Technician gained access to air filter. Removed and replaced filter. Reassembled components and road tested vehicle. Verified repair.
- Technician put brake calipers into service mode via scan tool. Removed rear wheels, unbolted calipers, cleaned, lubricated, and re installed caliper pins. Removed and replaced rear brake pads and rotors. Adjusted parking brake shoes. Reassembled all components. Re installed all wheels, torqued all lug nuts. Road tested. Verified repair.
Michael A. gave our service a 5 star review on 4/19/2024
