Water intrusion into the trunk and passenger compartment. Various electrical components not working, like seats and windows. Another successful diagnosis, now just need to find parts!
This vehicle came in today for regular service - lube, oil and filter. Upon performing the complimentary vehicle safety examination performed at every oil change service, we found that the cabin air filter was extremely dirty, which we replaced with an activated charcoal upgrade option. We also discovered that the battery (which was originally from 2019) tested very poorly which can put a strain on the charging system (such as the alternator). In this case we replaced the battery with a NAPA brand that comes with a 6 year warranty.
This customer came in with their 2013 Subaru BRZ due to a concern of when starting off in first gear it was creating a loud screeching and the clutch pedal would not fully return. We discovered the clutch to be heavily worn as well as the throw out bearing to have failed which was then being hung up by the clutch fork causing that high pitch squeal. We replaced the clutch assembly as well as the throw out bearing, retainer clip and clutch fork. We then machined the flywheel and reinstalled. The vehicle now drives as normal.
This customer came in with their 2013 Subaru BRZ due to a concern of when starting off in first gear it was creating a loud screeching and the clutch pedal would not fully return. We discovered the clutch to be heavily worn as well as the throw out bearing to have failed which was then being hung up by the clutch fork causing that high pitch squeal. We replaced the clutch assembly as well as the throw out bearing, retainer clip and clutch fork. We then machined the flywheel and reinstalled. The vehicle now drives as normal.
Our long time customers new 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV Electric that we are performing the annual brake caliper service, as well as a brake fluid flush which is called for every two years. At this time we are also doing a tire rotation for even tread wear and lastly replacing the cabin air filter.
Our customer reported that this 2.5L naturally aspirated Boxster engine was losing coolant, overheating, steaming and loss of power. Our diagnostics showed that it had breached/blown head gaskets. We ended up removing and rebuilding the entire engine. Rebuilt the heads as well. Installed new multi layer steel head gaskets (the Subaru issue is the head gaskets are single ply composite gaskets and that is why they are so weak). We then installed a whole new clutch assembly (flywheel, clutch kit, bearing, fork etc.) as well as hydraulic system. We serviced the timing belt and the water pump as well as replacing the front and rear main/crankshaft seals. The vehicle is back on the road, running as good as new!
This brand new vehicle was brought in by a buyer for for an independent inspection.
This customer came in with their 2013 Subaru BRZ due to a concern of when starting off in first gear it was creating a loud screeching and the clutch pedal would not fully return. We discovered the clutch to be heavily worn as well as the throw out bearing to have failed which was then being hung up by the clutch fork causing that high pitch squeal. We replaced the clutch assembly as well as the throw out bearing, retainer clip and clutch fork. We then machined the flywheel and reinstalled. The vehicle now drives as normal.
Badly worn timing chain and bearings on this VW
A customer brought in his brand new 2024 Land Cruiser for its first oil change. Land Cruisers have been absent from the Canadian market since 1996, so, as car pros, we were quite interested in seeing how it is built this time around and we loved what we saw while it was hoisted!
