Services for European and import cars
Pick a service to request it, or call and ask a tech.
Factory-level diagnostics
We scan every module on the car with make-specific software, then trace the fault to a cause before we quote a single part.
What it includes
- Full scan of every control module, not only the engine
- Freeze-frame and live data review
- Pinpoint tests: smoke, pressure, wiring
- A written report with photos and the codes found
Signs you need it
- Check engine or EPC light is on
- A warning that comes and goes
- Limp mode or reduced power
- Another shop "couldn't find anything"
Scheduled maintenance
Factory-spec oil, filters and fluids, the inspection your car's schedule calls for, and the service reminder reset with the correct tool.
What it includes
- Oil and filter to the maker's approval spec
- Brake fluid, coolant, spark plugs on schedule
- Inspection with photos texted to you
- Service reminder and condition-based reset
Signs you need it
- Service light or "inspection due" message
- It has been a year or 10,000 miles
- You bought the car with no records
- Your warranty needs documented service
Brakes
European cars use wear sensors and electronic parking brakes that need the right software to service. We have it.
What it includes
- Pads and rotors, OE or upgraded
- Wear sensors replaced, warnings cleared
- Electronic parking brake service mode
- Brake fluid flush with a pressure bleeder
Signs you need it
- Brake pad warning on the dash
- Squealing, grinding or pulsing pedal
- Car pulls to one side under braking
- Fluid is older than two years
Suspension and alignment
Worn bushings and control arms are common on German cars past 60,000 miles. We fix the cause, then align to factory spec.
What it includes
- Control arms, bushings and ball joints
- Shocks, struts and air suspension parts
- Ride height and level calibration
- Four-wheel alignment with a printout
Signs you need it
- Clunks over bumps
- Steering wheel off centre
- Uneven tire wear
- Car sits low on one corner
Cooling system
Plastic cooling parts age out on many European engines. We pressure-test the system and replace what is failing before it leaves you stuck.
What it includes
- Pressure test and leak trace
- Water pump and thermostat replacement
- Expansion tank, hoses and pipes
- Coolant fill and bleed to factory procedure
Signs you need it
- Low coolant warning
- Sweet smell after driving
- Temperature needle climbing
- Pink or white crust around hoses
Timing chain and belt
Some engines are known for timing chain wear. We confirm it with data and a scope first, then replace the full kit.
What it includes
- Diagnosis with cam and crank correlation data
- Chain, guides and tensioner as a kit
- Belt and water pump packages
- Special locking tools for each engine
Signs you need it
- Rattle on cold start
- Cam timing fault codes
- Rough idle after a cold start
- Belt is past its interval
Electrical, batteries and coding
Many modern cars need a new battery registered to the car, and new modules coded. We do it in house, no dealer trip needed.
What it includes
- Battery test, replacement and registration
- Module coding and programming
- Parasitic drain and wiring fault tracing
- Lighting, windows, locks and sensors
Signs you need it
- Dead battery after sitting
- Several warning lights at once
- A new part that "needs coding"
- Electrics that act up when it rains
Pre-purchase inspection
A full scan, a road test and a lift inspection before you buy, with a plain report of what it needs now and soon.
What it includes
- Full module scan and fault history
- Lift inspection for leaks and wear
- Road test by a technician
- A written report you can take to the seller
Signs you need it
- You are buying a used BMW, Audi, VW or Mercedes
- The car has no service records
- A deal looks too good
- You are buying out of state
Not sure which one?
Describe what the car is doing. We will scan it and tell you.