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2012 Ford Pickup
Mileage
111,934
Service Date
7/30/2021
Services Performed
The technician bench tested the door lock actuator and found it is in working order. Tested for signal from the switch and signal is good. There is a short in the door wire harness. Replaced the door wire harness and verified the repair.
Douglas D. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/31/2021
2013 Ford Focus
Mileage
95,018
Service Date
7/7/2021
Services Performed
Road tested vehicle. Changed oil and filter. Lubricated chassis points (where applicable). Inspected all fluid levels and condition. –Found the transmission fluid is dirty. – Recommend transmission service. Inspected battery, cables, hold down and load tested battery – good. –Found corrosion building up on the battery. Performed starter draw test -11.25v- within specifications. Tested charging system output – 14.82v- within specifications. Performed voltage drop test at battery cables and power lead. Inspected cooling system level and topped off as needed. Tested radiator cap for proper operation and pressure tested the system for leaks. Tested antifreeze protection – good to -34°F and Ph level good at this time. Inspected wiper blades, washer fluid, horn and mirrors. – Recommend wiper blade replacement. Inspected operation of all external lights. Inspected fan belts and hoses. Inspected filters and ignition components. –Found the spark plugs are worn, 0.047" gap. Specification is 0.035". – Recommend spark plug replacement and fuel induction cleaning. Performed complete brake system inspection. The following is amount of brake lining remaining: Left front -3mm Right front -3mm –Found the front brake rotors are warped with .004" runout. – Recommend replacing the front brake pads and resurfacing the rotors. Left rear -4mm Right rear -4mm Inspected brake hydraulic system for leaks, wear and condition of fluid. Inspected tire pressures and depth. Inspected steering and suspension components. Inspected exhaust system condition. – Recommend a rodent repellent be installed due to rodent debris.
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Replaced front brake pads and resurfaced front brake rotors. Road tested.
Removed all necessary components and installed a new set of spark plugs as needed. Reinstalled all components and road tested.
Drained and refilled transmission as needed. Rechecked for leaks – none.
Removed necessary components and performed upper air intake cleaning procedure. Reassembled and made any necessary adjustments as required. Road tested engine performance.
Cleaned and serviced battery terminals and cable ends as needed.
Installed new wiper blades as needed.
Brandon P. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/8/2021
2011 Ford Pickup
Mileage
71,940
Service Date
6/17/2021
Services Performed
Changed engine oil and filter. Lubed chassis points (where applicable). Inspected all fluid levels and conditions. – found the transmission fluid getting dirty – recommend a transmission service and flush next service Topped off windshield washer fluid as needed. Tested operation of all external lights. – found the right license plate light and right front marker light to be out – replaced both light bulbs as needed Inspected belts and hoses. Inspected air filter. Inspected battery cables and hold down. – recommend a battery service due to corrosion starting Inspected tires for wear and proper inflation. Tested antifreeze protection – good to -34 and Ph level good at this time. Inspected wiper blades.
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Cleaned and serviced battery terminals and cable ends as needed.
Karrie P. gave our service a 5 star review on 6/18/2021
2005 Ford Mustang
Mileage
148,113
Service Date
5/5/2021
Services Performed
Disassembled components as necessary and replaced the outer tie rods as needed. Reassembled all components. Road tested.
Drained cooling system as needed. Removed all necessary components. Replaced the thermostat housing assembly. Reinstalled all components. Refilled and cycled cooling system. Cycled radiator fan. Tested and verified no further leak present. Road tested.
Inspected cooling system level and topped off with water as needed for testing purposes. Tested radiator cap for proper operation. Pressure tested cooling system and inspected for leaks. – found the thermostat housing to be broken and leaking – recommend replacing the thermostat housing assembly and retest system
Installed a new air filter as needed.
Performed AAA inspection. Inspected all fluid levels and condition. – found the rear differential fluid level low on arrival – recommend a rear differential service Inspected operation of all external lights. Inspected battery, cables and hold down. Inspected wiper blades, washer fluid, horn and mirrors. Inspected belts and hoses and air filter. – found the engine air filter dirty – recommend replacing the filter – found the radiator hoses to be original – recommend replacing the radiator hoses when doing the cooling system repair Tested antifreeze protection – good to -34 and Ph level good at this time. Inspected tire pressures and depth. – noted the outer tie rods have excessive movement – recommend replacing the outer tie rods
Performed wheel alignment and made necessary adjustments. Road tested.
Terry H. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/5/2021
2015 Ford Focus
Mileage
111,126
Service Date
4/21/2021
Services Performed
Mounted and balanced tires as needed.
Performed AAA inspection. Inspected all fluid levels and condition. Inspected operation of all external lights. Inspected battery, cables and hold down. Inspected wiper blades, washer fluid, horn and mirrors. Inspected belts and hoses and air filter. Tested antifreeze protection – good to -34 and Ph level good at this time. Inspected tire pressures and depth. – found the front tires at the wear indicators with uneven treadwear – recommend replacing the 2 tires ASAP and perform alignment
Performed wheel alignment and made necessary adjustments. Road tested.
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Road tested twice but could not duplicate the concern. Did notice wheel bearing noise from the left front. Performed visual inspection of the undercarriage and front end components. Noted the lower engine cover missing and the fender wells are damaged. Found a branch stuck in the undercarriage by the axle – removed the branch as needed. Inspected and verified the left front wheel bearing is bad – recommend replacing the wheel bearing.
Hayli H. gave our service a 5 star review on 4/23/2021
2007 Ford Edge
Mileage
126,868
Service Date
4/22/2021
Services Performed
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Road tested vehicle. Changed oil and filter. Lubricated chassis points (where applicable). Inspected all fluid levels and condition. –Found the power steering fluid is dirty. – Recommend a power steering flush. –Found the transmission fluid is dirty. – Recommend a transmission flush. Inspected battery, cables, hold down and load tested battery – good. Performed starter draw test – within specifications. Tested charging system output – within specifications. Performed voltage drop test at battery cables and power lead. Inspected cooling system level and topped off as needed. Tested radiator cap for proper operation and pressure tested the system for leaks. –Tested antifreeze protection – good to -60°F but the Ph level is too low. – Recommend a cooling system flush be performed. Inspected wiper blades, washer fluid, horn and mirrors. – Recommend wiper blade replacement. Inspected operation of all external lights. Inspected fan belts and hoses. Inspected filters and ignition components. Performed complete brake system inspection. The following is amount of brake lining remaining: Left front -8mm Right front -8mm Left rear -6mm Right rear -6mm –Found the parking does not hold. – Recommend parking brake adjustment. Inspected brake hydraulic system for leaks, wear and condition of fluid. –During the complete vehicle fluid analysis. We tested the brake fluid in the master cylinder reservoir. We found that the fluid there contains 4% or higher moisture content. – Recommend a brake fluid flush service. Inspected tire pressures and depth. Inspected steering and suspension components. –Found the rear shock protective shields are deteriorating. – Recommend rear shock replacement. –Found the rear sway bar links are worn and rattling. – Recommend rear sway bar link replacement. Inspected exhaust system condition.
Kapricia L. gave our service a 5 star review on 4/22/2021
2013 Ford F-150
Mileage
72,266
Service Date
4/16/2021
Services Performed
Changed engine oil and filter. Lubed chassis points (where applicable). Inspected all fluid levels and conditions. – found the transmission fluid dirty – recommend a transmission service and flush Topped off windshield washer fluid as needed. Tested operation of all external lights. Inspected belts and hoses. Inspected air filter. Inspected battery cables and hold down. Inspected tires for wear and proper inflation. Tested antifreeze protection – good to -34 and Ph level good at this time. Inspected wiper blades.
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Tony A. gave our service a 5 star review on 4/16/2021
2012 Ford Pickup
Mileage
105,999
Service Date
3/8/2021
Services Performed
Changed engine oil and filter. Lubed chassis points (where applicable). Inspected all fluid levels and conditions. Topped off windshield washer fluid as needed. Tested operation of all external lights. Inspected belts and hoses. Inspected air filter. Inspected battery cables and hold down. Inspected tires for wear and proper inflation. Tested antifreeze protection – good to -35°F and Ph level good at this time. Inspected wiper blades.
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Douglas D. gave our service a 5 star review on 3/10/2021
2015 Ford F-150
Mileage
110,003
Service Date
2/16/2021
Services Performed
Changed engine oil and filter. Lubed chassis points (where applicable). Inspected all fluid levels and conditions. –Found the rear differential fluid is dark and dirty. – Recommend a rear differential service be performed. Topped off windshield washer fluid as needed. Tested operation of all external lights. Inspected belts and hoses. Inspected air filter. Inspected battery cables and hold down. Inspected tires for wear and proper inflation. Tested antifreeze protection – good to -34°F and Ph level good at this time. Inspected wiper blades.
Removed rear differential cover and drained differential. Cleaned and flushed differential. Resealed and reinstalled rear differential cover. Filled differential to specification.
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The technician opened and closed the drivers and passengers doors several times deploying the automatic running boards. The running boards are operating as designed at this time. We will need to see the vehicle when this issue is occurring to properly diagnose.
Paul H. gave our service a 5 star review on 2/17/2021
2009 Ford Escape
Mileage
92,154
Service Date
2/16/2021
Services Performed
Changed engine oil and filter. Lubed chassis points (where applicable). Inspected all fluid levels and conditions. Topped off windshield washer fluid as needed. Tested operation of all external lights. Inspected belts and hoses. Inspected air filter. Inspected battery cables and hold down. Inspected tires for wear and proper inflation. Tested antifreeze protection – good to -34 and Ph level good at this time. Inspected wiper blades.
Dismounted the tires as needed. Installed new tire pressure sensors and performed programming. Remounted the tires, tested and verified all sensors are operating correctly.
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Bill J. gave our service a 5 star review on 2/17/2021

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