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2007 Toyota Matrix
Mileage
166,933
Service Date
11/7/2025
Services Performed
DURING TESTING, RETRIEVED A MISFIRE ON CYLINDER NUMBER 2. REMOVED THE SPARK PLUG FROM THIS CYLINDER AND OBSERVED COOLANT RESIDUE ON THE PLUG, INDICATING A POSSIBLE INTERNAL ENGINE ISSUE. FURTHER INSPECTION OF THE CYLINDER REVEALED POSSIBLE BROKEN PIECES OR DEBRIS INSIDE THE ENGINE, FURTHER CONFIRMING THAT THE MISFIRE IS LIKELY CAUSED BY AN INTERNAL FAILURE. THE COMBINATION OF COOLANT CONTAMINATION ON THE SPARK PLUG AND VISIBLE INTERNAL DAMAGE STRONGLY SUGGESTS THAT THE SOURCE OF THE SHAKING AND MISFIRE IS WITHIN THE ENGINE ITSELF, RATHER THAN AN EXTERNAL COMPONENT SUCH AS IGNITION OR FUEL DELIVERY. ADDITIONAL INTERNAL INSPECTION OR ENGINE REMOVAL MAY BE REQUIRED TO IDENTIFY THE FULL EXTENT OF DAMAGE AND DETERMINE REPAIR OPTIONS.
REMOVE AND REPLACE ENGINE WITH A QUALITY TESTED USED UNIT. REMOVE ALL NECESSARY COMPONENTS INCLUDING ENGINE MOUNTS, HOSES, ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS, AND ACCESSORY COMPONENTS TO GAIN FULL ACCESS FOR ENGINE REMOVAL. TRANSFER ALL REQUIRED SENSORS, BRACKETS, AND COMPONENTS FROM THE ORIGINAL ENGINE TO THE REPLACEMENT UNIT AS NEEDED. DURING THE INSTALLATION PROCESS, REPLACED THE DRIVE BELT AND THE RIGHT SIDE ENGINE MOUNT DUE TO SIGNS OF WEAR AND DETERIORATION OBSERVED DURING INSPECTION. ENSURED THAT ALL MOUNTING SURFACES AND CONNECTION POINTS WERE CLEANED AND PROPERLY ALIGNED PRIOR TO INSTALLATION. TORQUED ALL FASTENERS TO FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS TO ENSURE SECURE FITMENT AND LONG-TERM RELIABILITY. ONCE INSTALLATION WAS COMPLETE, ADDED ALL NECESSARY FLUIDS INCLUDING ENGINE OIL, COOLANT, AND POWER STEERING FLUID. BLED THE COOLING SYSTEM TO REMOVE ANY AIR POCKETS AND VERIFIED THERE WERE NO LEAKS PRESENT. STARTED THE ENGINE AND MONITORED OPERATION TO CONFIRM PROPER IDLE, PERFORMANCE, AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL. AFTER VERIFICATION, TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE TO ENSURE SMOOTH OPERATION, NO ABNORMAL NOISES, AND THAT ALL AFFECTED SYSTEMS WERE FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY. CONFIRMED THAT THE ENGINE OPERATES WITHIN NORMAL PARAMETERS AND THAT THE VEHICLE IS READY FOR RETURN TO THE CUSTOMER.
ADRIAN R. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/10/2025
2020 Toyota Prius
Mileage
29,589
Service Date
9/12/2025
Services Performed
ENGINE OIL AND FILTER CHANGE – Drain old engine oil, replace oil filter, and refill with manufacturer-recommended oil to ensure optimal engine performance and longevity. TIRE INSPECTION AND INFLATION CHECK – Inspect all tires for wear, damage, and proper tread depth. Adjust tire pressure to the manufacturer’s recommended PSI for even wear and safe handling. BRAKE COMPONENT INSPECTION – Examine brake pads, rotors, and calipers for wear or damage. Check brake fluid
SAMUEL W. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/12/2025
2012 Toyota Sienna
Mileage
185,028
Service Date
9/10/2025
Services Performed
VEHICLE SERVICE: – CHANGE ENGINE OIL AND FILTER – TIRE INFLATION CHECK – BRAKE COMPONENT INSPECTION – ALL FLUID LEVEL CHECK – RESET MAINTENANCE COUNTER
REMOVED AND REPLACED THE ENGINE AIR FILTER. THE OLD FILTER WAS DIRTY AND CLOGGED, WHICH CAN RESTRICT AIRFLOW TO THE ENGINE AND AFFECT PERFORMANCE, FUEL EFFICIENCY, AND EMISSIONS. INSTALLED A NEW FILTER TO HELP ENSURE OPTIMAL AIRFLOW, IMPROVE ENGINE EFFICIENCY, AND MAINTAIN PROPER COMBUSTION.
REMOVED ALL NECESSARY COMPONENTS TO ACCESS THE LEFT AXLE ASSEMBLY. CAREFULLY REMOVED THE WORN LEFT AXLE AND INSTALLED A NEW REPLACEMENT AXLE ASSEMBLY. ENSURED ALL RELATED COMPONENTS WERE PROPERLY ALIGNED AND SECURED. REASSEMBLED ALL PARTS AND TORQUED TO MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS. PERFORMED A ROAD TEST TO CONFIRM PROPER OPERATION—NO ABNORMAL NOISES OR VIBRATIONS PRESENT. LEFT AXLE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY.
DANIEL S. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/11/2025
2005 Toyota Corolla
Mileage
223,328
Service Date
8/28/2025
Services Performed
Confirmed the customer's complaint and found the engine ran rough intermittently. Connected a scan tool and found code P0304 – Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected. Connected a spark tester to ignition coil #4, cranked the engine and found the coil did not produce a spark. Attached a lab scope to the ignition coil #4 control circuit at the ignition control module, cranked the engine and found the ignition coil #4 control signal was present on the lab scope. Swapped ignition coil #4 to a different cylinder, ran the engine and monitored misfire data on the scan tool. The misfire followed ignition coil #4, which indicated the coil was defective. Removed spark plug #4 for inspection and found the plug was fuel fouled. These test results verified ignition coil #4 and spark plug #4 were faulty. The spark plugs should be replaced as a set. – Customer acknowledged notice and gave oral approval of estimated repairs. REMOVE AND REPLACE ALL FOUR SPARK PLUGS AS PART OF THE RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE TO ENSURE PROPER IGNITION AND SMOOTH ENGINE PERFORMANCE. REPLACE THE IGNITION COIL FOR CYLINDER NUMBER 4 DUE TO FAILURE, WHICH CAN LEAD TO MISFIRING AND ROUGH RUNNING CONDITIONS IF NOT ADDRESSED. INSTALL A NEW ENGINE AIR FILTER TO ALLOW FOR BETTER AIRFLOW INTO THE ENGINE, IMPROVING FUEL EFFICIENCY, PERFORMANCE, AND LONGEVITY OF ENGINE COMPONENTS.
ENGINE OIL AND FILTER CHANGE – Drain old engine oil, replace oil filter, and refill with manufacturer-recommended oil to ensure optimal engine performance and longevity. TIRE INSPECTION AND INFLATION CHECK – Inspect all tires for wear, damage, and proper tread depth. Adjust tire pressure to the manufacturer’s recommended PSI for even wear and safe handling. BRAKE COMPONENT INSPECTION – Examine brake pads, rotors, and calipers for wear or damage. Check brake fluid
BRE G. gave our service a 5 star review on 8/28/2025
2010 Toyota Camry
Mileage
80,042
Service Date
8/26/2025
Services Performed
ENGINE OIL AND FILTER CHANGE – Drain old engine oil, replace oil filter, and refill with manufacturer-recommended oil to ensure optimal engine performance and longevity. TIRE INSPECTION AND INFLATION CHECK – Inspect all tires for wear, damage, and proper tread depth. Adjust tire pressure to the manufacturer’s recommended PSI for even wear and safe handling. BRAKE COMPONENT INSPECTION – Examine brake pads, rotors, and calipers for wear or damage. Check brake fluid
SMOG INSPECTION
SMOG CERTIFICATE
TRACEY L. gave our service a 5 star review on 8/27/2025
2014 Toyota Camry
Mileage
170,807
Service Date
8/8/2025
Services Performed
REMOVE ALL NECESSARY COMPONENTS AS REQUIRED, THEN REMOVE AND REPLACE ALL SPARK PLUGS WITH NEW ONES. ENSURE PROPER GAP SETTINGS, TORQUE TO MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS, AND REINSTALL ALL REMOVED COMPONENTS. START ENGINE TO VERIFY SMOOTH OPERATION AND PROPER PERFORMANCE.
JOHN D. gave our service a 5 star review on 8/8/2025
2013 Toyota Camry
Mileage
161,261
Service Date
8/6/2025
Services Performed
ENGINE OIL AND FILTER CHANGE – Drain old engine oil, replace oil filter, and refill with manufacturer-recommended oil to ensure optimal engine performance and longevity. TIRE INSPECTION AND INFLATION CHECK – Inspect all tires for wear, damage, and proper tread depth. Adjust tire pressure to the manufacturer’s recommended PSI for even wear and safe handling. BRAKE COMPONENT INSPECTION – Examine brake pads, rotors, and calipers for wear or damage. Check brake fluid
Yael M. gave our service a 5 star review on 8/6/2025
2010 Toyota Corolla
Mileage
188,527
Service Date
8/5/2025
Services Performed
ENGINE OIL AND FILTER CHANGE – Drain old engine oil, replace oil filter, and refill with manufacturer-recommended oil to ensure optimal engine performance and longevity. TIRE INSPECTION AND INFLATION CHECK – Inspect all tires for wear, damage, and proper tread depth. Adjust tire pressure to the manufacturer’s recommended PSI for even wear and safe handling. BRAKE COMPONENT INSPECTION – Examine brake pads, rotors, and calipers for wear or damage. Check brake fluid
BARBARA KAY E. gave our service a 5 star review on 8/5/2025
2017 Toyota Highlander
Mileage
98,205
Service Date
7/7/2025
Services Performed
SMOG INSPECTION
SMOG CERTIFICATE
TRACY J. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/11/2025
2014 Toyota Sienna
Mileage
105,955
Service Date
6/27/2025
Services Performed
REMOVE ALL NECESSARY COMPONENTS TO GAIN PROPER ACCESS TO THE TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY LOCATED ON THE TAILGATE. CAREFULLY REMOVE THE ASSEMBLY TO AVOID DAMAGING ANY WIRING OR CLIPS. REMOVE AND REPLACE BOTH FAULTY LIGHT BULBS WITH NEW UNITS. REINSTALL THE TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY, ENSURING ALL CONNECTIONS ARE SECURE. REASSEMBLE ALL PREVIOUSLY REMOVED COMPONENTS AND MAKE ALL NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS TO ENSURE PROPER OPERATION AND ALIGNMENT OF THE LIGHTING SYSTEM. TEST FUNCTION TO VERIFY ALL LIGHTS ARE WORKING AS INTENDED.
Tomas H. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/2/2025

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