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2008 Toyota Highlander
Mileage
150,758
Service Date
12/29/2025
Services Performed
Performed a 28 point inspection
Removed and replaced the front strut assembly on both sides of the vehicle and test drove the vehicle.
Removed the intake plenum, removed the ignition coils, removed and replaced all 6 sparkplugs, replaced 3 of the ignition coil boots, reinstalled the ignition coils, replaced the plenum gaskets, installed the intake plenum, test drove vehicle and checked for any faults.
Lifted vehicle to perform alignment. Adjusted front and rear toe into recommended specifications. Test drove vehicle to confirm steering wheel is straight.
Brent B. gave our service a 5 star review on 12/30/2025
2011 Toyota Tacoma
Mileage
54,312
Service Date
11/18/2025
Services Performed
Found that the lower bearings (for lower mount) on the Icon coilovers are making noise, passenger side bearing is damaged (coilover lower mount is misaligned). Lubricant has been applied and quieted the noise temporarily. The main seal on the passenger side coilover is leaking so it is recommended that the coilovers be replaced.
Perform a 28 point inspection
Complete brake system flush.
Drained coolant from radiator, drained coolant from engine block. Vacuum filled cooling system, performed coolant air bleed procedure. Topped off coolant, verified no leaks present.
Scanned vehicle for fault codes, found codes B1785 and 1786 in the occupant classification module. These codes are for the front left and front right seat crash detection sensors stating that there may have been a collision. These codes lock out the occupant classification module from detecting passenger presence or collision detection. Confirmed with live data the weight scales in each seat are not responding. Performed zero point calibration using scan tool, cleared codes. Performed occupant classification sensitivity check test. Test passed. Verified codes no longer return and occupant detection functioning normally. Airbag light did not return at this time.
Removed front skid plates. Removed fill plug and drain plug to drain differential fluid. Cleaned drain plug magnet and reinstalled. Filled fluid using fluid pump. Reinstalled fill plug, cleaned residual fluid, reinstalled skid plates.
Removed differential fill and drain plug to drain fluid. Cleaned drain plug magnet and reinstalled. Filled differential fluid and cleaned residual fluid.
Drained transmission fluid. Measured drained amount, filled transmission with drained amount of new fluid ~3.5 qts. Connected scan tool to monitor transmission fluid temperature for fluid level adjustment. Started vehicle and ran until transmission reached specified temperature. Removed overflow drain plug to drain excess fluid. Reinstalled components and cleaned residual fluid.
Erik M. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/19/2025
2006 Toyota Tacoma
Mileage
106,601
Service Date
7/18/2025
Services Performed
Hooked up AC machine to vehicle AC system. No pressure in system. Recovered system, no refrigerant in system. Replaced service port valves. Pulled system under vacuum with pump for 40 minutes, held system under vacuum for 30 minutes. Found that system did not hold vacuum verifying that their is still a leak present. Turned on blower motor in vehicle and could smell the odor of refrigerant. Confirmed the evaporator core is leaking and will need to be replaced.
Perform a 28 point inspection
Removed intake tube, hoses, wiring harness away from valve cover. Removed ignition coils, removed valve cover. Cleaned sealing surface of residue and old sealant. Added FIPG sealant to specified area of cylinder head, installed valve cover with new gaskets, torqued to specifications. Reinstalled components with new spark plugs.
Removed fan clutch hardware, cooling fan shroud, serpentine belt and cooling fan. Removed fan blades from old fan clutch and installed to new fan clutch. Reinstalled components with new belt.
Removed both old rear brake lines, bent new brake lines to match factory bends, installed fittings to line ends and double flared ends. Installed lines to vehicle with factory mounting brackets. Bled brake system and verified no leaks present at lines. Found brake bleeder screws are leaking on both sides. Replaced brake bleeder screws and rechecked for leaks. Wheel cylinders won't stop leaking from bleeder screws. Removed and replaced wheel cylinders and adjusted brake shoes. Road tested and brakes are functioning better than when originally dropped off.
Removed brackets for power steering hoses. Removed power steering hose from pump and steering rack, installed new hose. Added fluid to power steering reservoir. Bled air from power steering system. Topped off fluid and verified no leaks present.
Drained coolant. Removed intake manifold assembly. Removed old coolant bypass pipe, cleaned sealing surface. Installed new metal coolant bypass pipe with gasket. Reinstalled components with new intake manifold gaskets. Added coolant, performed coolant bleed procedure. Verified no leaks present.
BYON N. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/18/2025
2015 Toyota Tacoma
Mileage
107,130
Service Date
6/16/2025
Services Performed
SERVICE SPECIAL – 5 QUARTS OF OIL, FILTER AND 28 POINT VEHICLE INSPECTION. SERVICE ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER RESET TIRE PRESSURES IN ALL TIRES REPLACED CABIN AIR FILTER AND ENGINE AIR FILTER REPLACED FRONT WIPER BLADES LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE TEST DRIVE
28 POINT VEHICLE INSPECTION DONE
STATE VEHICLE SAFETY INSPECTION DONE PASS
Sheila W. gave our service a 5 star review on 6/16/2025
2017 Toyota Tacoma
Mileage
32,473
Service Date
6/12/2025
Services Performed
Performed 28 point inspection
Cleaned area of all oil. Test drove vehicle to find oil leak. Front power steering Pump seal has a slow leak.
SAFETY CHECK
Extracted old power steering fluid. Removed and replaced power steering pump and washers. Bled power steering system. Test drove vehicle to confirm power steering functions properly.
Flushed power steering fluid system before installing new power steering pump.
BRIAN M. gave our service a 5 star review on 6/13/2025
2021 Toyota Tacoma
Mileage
50,518
Service Date
4/18/2025
Services Performed
Raise on hoist to inspect. Found steering gear damaged, knuckle bent, left sway bar link bent, control arms damaged, caliper brake line smashed, alignment tab bent, upper control arm bolt and mount tube bent. Also needs wheel and tire.
STORAGE FEE
Lana S. gave our service a 5 star review on 4/22/2025
2005 Toyota Corolla
Mileage
182,959
Service Date
4/15/2025
Services Performed
SERVICE SPECIAL – 5 QUARTS OF OIL, FILTER AND 28 POINT VEHICLE INSPECTION.
Performed 28 point inspection
Performed safety inspection
Performed power steering flush. Test drove vehicle to confirm power steering functions properly.
BYRON K. gave our service a 5 star review on 4/16/2025
2006 Toyota Corolla
Mileage
154,396
Service Date
3/21/2025
Services Performed
Removed airbox assembly, engine cover, battery, battery tray, wiring harness from transmission, slave cylinder, starter, shift cables. Removed engine under covers, supported engine and transmission, drained transaxle fluid. Removed lower balljoint hardware and sway bar end links. Removed cv axles. Removed transmission mounts. Removed bellhousing bolts and Removed transmission from vehicle. Removed old clutch and flywheel, removed and replaced rear main seal. Removed and replaced old throwout bearing, cleaned and greased clutch fork. Installed new flywheel and clutch. Reinstalled components. Added fluid to transaxle. Cleaned throttle body. Verified proper operation of the clutch.
SERVICE SPECIAL – 5 QUARTS OF OIL, FILTER AND 28 POINT VEHICLE INSPECTION.
Drained engine coolant, removed fan and shroud. Removed serpentine belt. Removed alternator. Removed thermostat housing. Replaced thermostat and o ring. Water pump appears to have been leaking, removed and replaced water pump with new o ring. Reinstalled components. Added coolant and performed coolant bleed procedure. Verified engine no longer overheats.
NALU A. gave our service a 5 star review on 3/22/2025
2010 Toyota Tacoma
Mileage
230,771
Service Date
2/7/2025
Services Performed
SERVICE SPECIAL – 5 QUARTS OF OIL, FILTER AND 28 POINT VEHICLE INSPECTION.
Performed 28 point inspection
Lifted vehicle to remove front tires. Removed and replaced both brake pads and rotors. Cleaned sliding pins and applied ceramic lubricant on all contact points before installation. Test drove vehicle to confirm brakes function properly.
Removed driveshaft, removed old u joints and center support bearing. Installed new center support bearing. Installed new u joints. Greased u joints. Reinstalled driveshaft to vehicle.
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Mimi D. gave our service a 5 star review on 2/8/2025
2020 Toyota Highlander
Mileage
49,099
Service Date
2/7/2025
Services Performed
SERVICE SPECIAL – 5 QUARTS OF OIL, FILTER AND 28 POINT VEHICLE INSPECTION. SERVICE ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER RESET TIRE PRESSURES IN ALL TIRES REPLACED CABIN AIR FILTER CLEANED HYBRID AIR FILTERS TEST DRIVE
28 POINT VEHICLE INSPECTION DONE
EDUARDO V. gave our service a 5 star review on 2/7/2025

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