Repair Options

Click on the pictures and see the changes - Took me 10 years to get here from nothing more than the clothes on my back - literally. Proof that God can perform miracles. And thanks to friends and customers, some who have been with me since the beginning and watched my struggles and triumphs. May the good Lord bless you as He has me...

And my best tool is shop manager Josh. He's been with me 5 years, helped me move into this shop 3 years ago, and his skills with all aspects of auto repair are just quite simply "awesome". My shop tools have grown immensely. Josh's diagnostic and repair abilities include, but are not limited to:

1. All engine mechanical from complete engine rebuilding, cylinder heads, timing chains/belts, crankshafts, cams - everything on both gas and diesel application;

2. Automatic transmission rebuilding on GM 4L60, Turbo 350/400's, Saturns, Some Chrysler/Jeeps; Computer controls diagnostics and on all automatics, domestic, Asian, and Euros. Meaning that if it's a shifting or electronics related transmission problem, not mechanical failure, we can find it. We do transmission removal and reinstall (R & R)

3. All engine computer control diagnostics and repair; we have the capabilities to diagnose and repair all engine control module (ecm) related issues: fuel/air delivery; ignition systems and emissions systems. If you have a "check engine" or "service engine soon" light, we can solve your problem. Our tools let us do some pretty cool things, like control the fuel injectors individually to isolate problems; control sensors to verify their performance. We can even reprogram some factory ecms. And Jeep/Chrysler/Dodge controls require you to "reset the adaptives" after repairs.

4. Any and all brake systems, suspension, struts, wheel/hub bearings, CV axles; steering, rack & pinion, tie-rod, etc. We have brake lathe for resurfacing brake rotors and the Solus Pro scanner allows us to diagnose and repair all anti-lock brake systems, and SRS (supplemental retrain systems) which are the airbag control and operations.

5. All lighting and body controls, Snap-on Solus Pro 10.4 platform diagnostics gives access to all vehicles with computer body controls. Do you have gauges acting strange, factory security systems issues? Again, we can manually access nearly everything computer controlled; soon to upgrade to 11.4 platform.

6. We use both All-Data and Mitchell "On Demand" diagnostic and repair software. Most other shops only use one of the 2. These are 2 of the 3 available. Both programs provide flow of diagnostic, step by step procedures in all automotive repairs, both cover from 1980 to present on domestic, Asian and Euro; all up-to-date technical service bulletins, complete trouble code descriptions, etc. Each have their advantages, such as the fact that they both contain manufacturer specific supplied procedures, the On Demand even supplies color wiring diagrams to all vehicles. We can diagnose and repair virtually any vehicle made today. Further, these programs offer the most accurate time calculations possible on estimates. High speed internet and commercial parts discounts that are delivered.

7. Snap On supplies us with over $50,000 in tools, which include all hand & air tools, digital torque wrenches in both foot and inch pound specifications.

9. "Clean Burn" waste oil furnace for disposal of all used oil, transmission fluid, hydraulic fluid, brake and power steering fluids. It heats the shop efficiently, cleanly with absolutely no visible fumes, EPA approved. While all other shops are trying to find ways of disposal, I can easily dispose of 500 to 700 gallons per year, depending on weather. This is a Godsend for me - I've installed engines outside in 3 feet of snow.

In short, this little shop has been running for 3 years - my 3rd and best shop ever. Our goal is to provide professional quality repairs, quality parts at little or no markup; all repaired at factory specifications without the outrageous dealership cost. We do not recommend or make unnecessary repairs. We quite literally built this business from the ground up - without business/personal loans or grants, just from hard work, honest and accurate diagnosis and repairs. We complete repairs as quickly as possible, with little down time (though some times this is difficult such as a Lexus in the shop after the customer supplied wrong replacement transmission and they can't afford/find correct application - Lexus transmission rebuilding is somewhat out of our league because of tools needed to disassemble - so we're stuck waiting on the builder. We have well over 1,000 successful repairs in 10 years - mostly repeat customers and their referrals.

new & enhanced optional Euro coverage for Volkswagen, BMW and Mercedes-Benz!

I have hundreds of pictures taken of Josh at work and his accomplishments. Many of our cars are towed from other shops that we're towed because they were unable to diagnosed or repair problems or the estimate or repairs were to astronomical to believe.

We solder all our wiring repairs, then shrink-wrap them. Most shop use the easier to use "crimp" style connector; Less reliable, more likely to cause problem. Soldering the connections make them as strong as possible, and shrink-wrapping makes them water proof. In the picture, Josh was doing a complete engine harness rewiring on 1982 Jeep CJ-5.

We try to document most repairs via digital pictures of the work being performed. As shown above, we get down and dirty.

New Vehicle Coverage See video here: 11.4 software bundle

Get the most powerful diagnostics in the industry today with more in-demand coverage and simplified operation for Snap-on diagnostic tools.

Snap-on adds coverage for more than just new 2010 Ford, Chrysler, Acura, Honda, Hyundai, Kia and Mazda, plus 2010 coverage for over 30 other makes. Bundle 11.2 also delivers fast answers to tough questions with previously exclusive coverage never seen before outside of a factory tool:

Snap-on Exclusives/Factory Tool Capabilities

Factory Tool Capabilities

Plus, new Domestic and Asian functional tests, bi-directional controls, relearns and other coverage to simplify complex jobs:

Learn more about optional European ‘must have’ coverage:

Snap-on’s optional European software offers new critical systems coverage for 2000 to 2009 Volvo, plus significantly enhanced coverage for Volkswagen, Audi, BMW, Mini, Land Rover and Mercedes-Benz.

Get new features and coverage, plus all that from previous upgrades!

Each new release includes complete coverage from all previous upgrades. Purchase Bundle 11.2 and make your tool like new.

Fast-Track^® Troubleshooter

To confront the unknown head-on, you need information and experience. Software Bundle 11.2 adds more of both. Real live technicians tell us about problems they’ve encountered and the solutions that worked and we put that information into your scan tool. It’s like having thousands of technicians standing by you, in the bay, ready to help. Snap-on gives you over 2.5 million diagnostic and repair procedure Troubleshooter tips and timesavers for 1981 - 2009 vehicles to get you the answers to complete the job faster.

Bundle 11.2 adds to this coverage with over 15,400 new and enhanced Troubleshooter tips that go back to 1993. The bonus Troubleshooter reference database is available free online and includes technical service bulletins, wiring diagrams, test procedures and more.

Bundle 11.2 Troubleshooter Highlights:

Code and symptom tips, test & procedures and tech assistance for GM body, transfer case, transmission shift adapts and repair support, Chrysler electrical, drive cycle support for Subaru and Toyota no starts.

2004 Mazda RX-8, rotary no start tips

Most no start problem with the rotary engine are a result of flooding. Sweet little car, but no start problems and expensive parts - the 4 spark plugs w/commmercial discounts are $100.00, possibly because they are made only for this rotary engine and personally I think a flaw in their design is partial cause of flooding - they hold the fuel and keep the plugs soaked in fuel. More later...