The Basics—At Long Life Auto we like to think we’re very versatile and can handle almost anything mechanical a car needs. This starts with regular maintenance and basic repairs, of course, and here’s a not-necessarily-complete list of the most common jobs we do:
- Oil changes*
- 30-60-90K checkups
- Brakes
- Tune ups
- Exhaust systems
- Batteries, alternators, starters
- Tires and alignments
- Radiators, water pumps
- Air conditioning
- Shocks, struts
- Front end repair (ball joints, tie rods, control arms)
* We do oil changes for our customers, but we’re not a ‘quick oil change’ place. We recommend Valvoline Instant Oil Change if that’s all you need.
Starts With a Symptom—Maybe you don’t know what you need, but you’re hearing a noise or feeling something from the car you didn’t before. You’re the best judge of what’s unusual on your car, so keep track of when the noise/feeling occurs and where on the car it comes from. Then feel free to Contact Us by phone or e-mail and ask about it.
Electrical & Computer Diagnostics—This kind of work requires very systematic thinking, but we happen to enjoy that. So if your check engine light is on (see FAQ’s) or your power windows work every other Tuesday or your turn signal indicators come on when you hit the brake pedal, we can figure out the problem.
The Big Jobs—Sometimes engines need surgery, and we can handle this also. Whether it’s a preventive timing belt replacement or a last-resort head gasket job, we’re comfortable with this sort of work. Even if the damage to the engine is fatal, all is not necessarily lost—we often replace entire engines with new, rebuilt, or used engines.
The Little Extras—We fix a lot of small things that are semi-cosmetic, semi-functional. These include:
- Door locks and handles
- Windows
- Mirrors
- Heat & A/C controls
- Radio antennas
- Lights
- Wipers
- Etc., etc.
Checking Out a Used Car—If you’re buying a used car, we can give it a thorough going over—of the engine, the undercar, the accessories—before you close the deal. We only charge $60 for this, which is well worth it for the advance notice we can give you of what repairs the car might need. Not to mention that you may be able to negotiate the price down with that info.