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Best Auto Repair, Murrieta

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European and Domestic vehicles welcome.

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Today's cars, light trucks, and sport-utility vehicles are high-tech marvels with digital dashboards, oxygen sensors, electronic computers, unibody construction, and more. They run better, longer, and more efficiently than models of years past.

But when it comes to repairs, some things stay the same. The following tips should help you along the way:

Do your homework before taking your vehicle in for repairs or service.

  • Read the owner's manual to learn about the vehicle's systems and components.
  • Follow the recommended service schedules.
  • Keep a log of all repairs and service.

When you think about it, you know your car better than anyone else. You drive it every day and know how it feels and sounds when everything is right. So don't ignore its warning signals.

Use all of your senses to inspect your car frequently. Check for:

  • Unusual sounds, odors, drips, leaks, smoke, warning lights, gauge readings.
  • Changes in acceleration, engine performance, gas mileage, fluid levels.
  • Worn tires, belts, hoses.
  • Problems in handling, braking, steering, vibrations.
  • Note when the problem occurs.
  • Is it constant or periodic?
  • When the vehicle is cold or after the engine has warmed up?
  • At all speeds? Only under acceleration? During braking? When shifting?
  • When did the problem first start?

Once you are at our location, communicate your findings.

  • Be prepared to describe the symptoms.
  • Carry a written list of the symptoms that you can give us.
  • Resist the temptation to suggest a specific course of repair. Just as you would with your physician, tell us where it hurts and how long it's been that way, but let the technician diagnose and recommend a remedy.

Stay involved. . . Ask questions.

  • Ask as many questions as needed to fully understand your repair. Ask for laymen terms if needed.
  • Don't rush the technician to make an on-the-spot diagnosis. You may ask to be called and apprised of the problem, course of action, and costs before work begins.
  • Before you leave, be sure you understand all shop policies regarding labor rates, guarantees, and acceptable methods of payment.
  • Leave a telephone number where you can be called.

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what our customers say

Jeff and his staff are honest and dependable. They are the best in town. A+
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, 04/26/2023

Went in for an oil change and an AC filter change, it was a great price and they even let me know about a problem with my catalytic converter. My car smells amazing and the price was amazing and they fit me in the next day. Thank you so much!
Y
, 03/01/2023

Seemed very very reasonable and didn't do any anything that didn't need to be done and then Jeff even them made a list of all the stuff upcoming that will need to be done on my van and he just took care of the transmission pan gasket and I thought it might have been the oil pan gasket and and he said it was a transmission so very fair and I even saved money.
E
, 02/09/2023

The customer service was excellent, fair prices, booked my appointment same day, quick service with helpful feedback. Would recommend this place to anyone looking for automotive maintenance needs.
C
, 01/31/2023

Jeff is awesome and honest! Definitely going back again. Prices better than dealership rates. I totally trust him with the diagnostics of my car :-) Works on hybrids as well and very knowledgeable
T
, 01/14/2023

Steve and Jeff are awesome. They are honest and do quality work.
T
, 12/05/2022

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