Professional Automotive Periodic Maintenance Services
We Do Factory Scheduled Maintenance
Professional Automotive Repair performs all the checks, adjustments, and replacements that are prescribed by your vehicle manufacturer. We can reset your service light, stamp your maintenance records, and keep you eligible for full factory warranty coverage.
You do not need to return to the dealership to have this work done. (As upheld by the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act.) All vehicle services include checking many of your vehicle’s components for wear and proper operation. You will be notified of any additional needs found during the inspection. However, no additional work will be done without your prior authorization. Once the technician has fully inspected your vehicle the manager will call you with a prioritized needs and maintenance list.
You do not need to return to the dealership to have this work done. (As upheld by the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act.) All vehicle services include checking many of your vehicle’s components for wear and proper operation. You will be notified of any additional needs found during the inspection. However, no additional work will be done without your prior authorization. Once the technician has fully inspected your vehicle the manager will call you with a prioritized needs and maintenance list.
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Prioritized Needs and Maintenence List
While the technician is inspecting your car during any service he will list on the repair order anything that is found to be even slightly worn, or any fluid leaks, or any other out-of-line condition that may exist on your car.
All repair needs are gauged for severity and prioritized in order of need immediacy. Some items we note may require action as soon as possible and others may be completely discretionary such as cosmetic repairs. We will always make clear which is the case for each item.
In terms of leaks, we rate leaks from a “1” to “5” in severity. A “1″ shows dampness and indicates a minor leak that should be monitored on upcoming visits and during your own fluid level checks. A “5″ condition will need repairs to be made as soon as possible. Most fluid leaks from your car only occur while the engine is running and, therefore, will not leave any large puddles in your driveway, maybe only a few small spots at most.
Brake wear is gauged on a percentage of the pads/shoes remaining. We recommend that pads/shoes be changed when they reach the range of 15-20% of the friction material remaining. Leaving them on the car below this point increases the chance of warped brake rotors/drums, which will increase the cost of your repair. Often we will even note when your pads will probably need replacing by your next oil change so you can budget for this eventuality.
Other items starting to show wear often do not need immediate attention, but we will bring them to your attention so you can plan for the upcoming expense on subsequent visits.
This future needs list is then entered into our computer so that we will be reminded to re-check items that need monitoring the next time you come in for whatever reason, even if you have forgotten about them. But to help you remember, a printed version of the list is given to you when you pick your car up.
This information becomes part of your complete service records, which we keep on file at our store. If you lose a copy of a record, we can replace it. Don’t have a copy of a receipt for a repair that should be under our store warranty (1 year /15,000 miles on most items)? Don’t worry, we have a copy on file already.
All repair needs are gauged for severity and prioritized in order of need immediacy. Some items we note may require action as soon as possible and others may be completely discretionary such as cosmetic repairs. We will always make clear which is the case for each item.
In terms of leaks, we rate leaks from a “1” to “5” in severity. A “1″ shows dampness and indicates a minor leak that should be monitored on upcoming visits and during your own fluid level checks. A “5″ condition will need repairs to be made as soon as possible. Most fluid leaks from your car only occur while the engine is running and, therefore, will not leave any large puddles in your driveway, maybe only a few small spots at most.
Brake wear is gauged on a percentage of the pads/shoes remaining. We recommend that pads/shoes be changed when they reach the range of 15-20% of the friction material remaining. Leaving them on the car below this point increases the chance of warped brake rotors/drums, which will increase the cost of your repair. Often we will even note when your pads will probably need replacing by your next oil change so you can budget for this eventuality.
Other items starting to show wear often do not need immediate attention, but we will bring them to your attention so you can plan for the upcoming expense on subsequent visits.
This future needs list is then entered into our computer so that we will be reminded to re-check items that need monitoring the next time you come in for whatever reason, even if you have forgotten about them. But to help you remember, a printed version of the list is given to you when you pick your car up.
This information becomes part of your complete service records, which we keep on file at our store. If you lose a copy of a record, we can replace it. Don’t have a copy of a receipt for a repair that should be under our store warranty (1 year /15,000 miles on most items)? Don’t worry, we have a copy on file already.
