Mesa Auto Repair – Expert Car Repair and Auto Repair – H&I Automotive
H&I Automotive recently opened its doors to its Mesa, AZ location to better deliver the same great auto repair and detailing services as our Mesa location. We genuinely care about our customers and believe in taking care of them from the beginning of the process to the end. Our ASE Certified Technicians will always keep you informed of any repairs before we make them. We also perform preventative maintenance, tire rotations, and oil changes as well as major repairs like brakes, check engine lights and engine repairs.
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About H&I Automotive Mesa, AZ
H&I Automotive was established in 2009 by Spencer Doucet in Mesa, AZ. He started the company with the ultimate goal of giving his customers quality automotive services at a great value. Spencer has been a technician for nearly 20 years and is factory-trained for Nissan, Infiniti, Toyota, Lexus, Mazda, and is one of only a handful of General Motors World Class Technicians in Mesa, AZ.
The name H & I stands for Honesty and Integrity, which not only describes how he conducts his business but his lifestyle too.
We use the latest in computer diagnostic technology to ensure your vehicle’s issue is correctly identified. Knowing what to fix is just as important as performing a proper repair, and we thoroughly inspect your car, truck, or SUV to make sure you get back on the road as soon as possible.
H&I Automotive in Mesa, AZ has provided top-quality auto repair services since 2009. We provide the finest repair Mesa, AZ has to offer. From the beginning in our Mesa repair, we have been committed to honesty and integrity while providing superior auto repair. We want to be your one-stop Mesa repair source regardless of the make and model of your vehicle.
Our repair shop employs a team of highly qualified, ASE certified technicians. They have the skills and expertise to restore your vehicle to working condition. A complete estimate will be offered before we begin any work and because we believe in transparency, we will keep you informed every step of the way throughout the repair process. We include a nationwide 36-month/36,000 mile and an in house 60-month/60,000 mile parts and labor warranty on all work completed.
Are you ready to experience the best Mesa car service available? Please give us a call or make an appointment here.
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT
The Absolute Best Car Service in Mesa, AZ
What sets H&I Automotive apart from all of the others in Mesa, AZ?
Trust: When it comes to auto repair in Mesa, AZ, it’s all about earning loyalty and trust by doing our very best every day. We are determined to earn and keep your trust. We provide a fair price and expert performance from our mechanics in Mesa, AZ auto repair shop.
Talent: At H&I Automotive, you can rest easy knowing that our highly-skilled, experienced auto service professionals are handling your car. Our technicians bring years of experience, skill, and education to the Mesa auto repair table.
Time: We take the time we need to provide you with top-quality car repair in Mesa, AZ, and we take the time to talk to you about what that means. We listen to you so we understand your needs and goals for your auto repair.
Recently Serviced Vehicles for Mesa Auto Repair
2013 Jeep Wrangler
- Road test vehicle. Change oil and oil filter. Rotate tires as needed. Lubricate chassis as needed. Perform Vehicle inspection. Adjust tire pressure. Fill windshield washer fluid.
- Found code P0456 evap small system leak.
- Removed shifter illumination bulb socket and repaired broken wiring, re-install and checked operation.
- Test drove vehicle. Raised on lift and performed vehicle inspection. Filled out vehicle condition report and submitted to service advisor.
- Removed leak detection pump applied vacuum found pump not holding vacuum wouldn't close when vacuum was applied, replaced pump new pump holding vacuum closing on command with vacuum, smoked both lines running from purge valve to charcoal canister found no leaks in both lines.
2014 Nissan NV200
- Verify the complaint. Removed the glove box to gain access to the blower motor check the power to the blower motor the power was present but the motor does not work. Recommend starting with the blower motor.
- Test drove vehicle. Raised on lift and performed vehicle inspection. Filled out vehicle condition report and submitted to service advisor.
- Removed the glove box to gain access to the blower motor. Unplug the blower motor and removed the retaining screw from the blower motor then removed the blower motor. Installed the new blower motor and check for proper operation. The blower motor is working properly at this time.
2013 Toyota Venza
- noise coming from timing chain area. TSB from Toyota for VVT sprocket update. recommend new VVT sprockets with timing chain and, guides, tensioner.
- Test drove vehicle. Raised on lift and performed vehicle inspection. Filled out vehicle condition report and submitted to service advisor.
- removed wiring harness from valve cover, removed ignition coils, replaced spark plugs, removed drive belt, drained oil, drained coolant, removed drive belt tensioner removed upper engine mount, removed upper mount bracket, removed crankshaft pulley, removed timing sensor, removed timing cover, removed intake and exhaust sprockets, removed timing chain, removed chain guides, removed chain tensioner, removed crankshaft sprocket, replaced timing chain, replaced intake and exhaust VVT sprockets, replaced chain tensioner, replaced all 3- chain guides, torqued all parts replaced to specs, started vehicle and test drove with no further noises.
- removed alternator, removed drive belt, removed tensioner, removed water pump bolts, cleaned surface and replaced water pump with gasket and torqued. no charge on labor due to easy access with timing cover off.
- replaced spark plugs while doing timing cover.
- replaced drive belt and tensioner while doing timing cover due to mileage.
- Add cleaner to transmission. Test drive to verify operation and circulate cleaner. Use fluid exhnage machine to remove old fluid and add new. Add fluid conditioner and verify proper level. Test drive to verify proper operation.
- Road test vehicle. Change oil and oil filter. Rotate tires as needed. Lubricate chassis as needed. Perform Vehicle inspection. Adjust tire pressure. Fill windshield washer fluid.
2015 Nissan Versa Note
- Recommend replacing all four hub caps multiple tabs broken on all four.
- Test drove vehicle. Raised on lift and performed vehicle inspection. Filled out vehicle condition report and submitted to service advisor.
- Road test vehicle. Check all suspension and steering parts for wear. Check tire pressure and condition. Check riding height. Check alignment of all four wheels. Adjust caster, camber, toe-in, and thrust angle as needed on all four wheels. Center steering wheel and adjust steering angle as needed.
- Left vehicle on hoist to gain access to the lower control arms, removed and replaced both front lower control arms.
- Removed both front wheels to gain access to the strut assemblies, removed and replaced both front strut assemblies torqued all bolts to specification.
- Removed both rear wheels to gain access to the rear shocks, removed and replaced both rear shocks.
- Removed right side finder well shield to gain access to the drive belt tensioner, removed and replaced drive belt.
- Inspect hoses and clamps. Add cleaner to coolant and run through engine, radiator, and heater core. Installed coolant flush machine in-line to coolant system. Pulled vacuum on system to remove old coolant. Pushed 3 gallons of new coolant through cooling system. Add conditioner and sealant to system. Check thermostat and electric cooling fan operation. Test drive and verify proper operation of cooling system.
- Inspect all hydraulic line and hoses. Inspect calipers and wheel cylinders if applicable. Inspect master cylinder and cap. Flush entire brake system including master cylinder, calipers, wheel cylinders until clean. Test drove to verify proper brake operation.
- Add Wynn's CVT cleaner to transmission. Test drive vehicle. Pull vehicle in shop and raise on lift. Drain CVT fluid. Fill CVT and add Wynn's CVT conditioner to transmission. Test drive and reinspect.
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2008 Infiniti M35
- Road test vehicle. Change oil and oil filter. Rotate tires as needed. Lubricate chassis as needed. Perform Vehicle inspection. Adjust tire pressure. Fill windshield washer fluid.
- Test drove vehicle. Raised on lift and performed vehicle inspection. Filled out vehicle condition report and submitted to service advisor.
- Raised and supported the hood. Removed the old hood struts and installed a new hood struts and verify proper operation.
2010 Infiniti G37
- The engine code is a p0106 absolute pressure signal range. There is a reflash for that code recommended with going to the dealer and having the reflash perform. There are also transmission codes p0725 and p0720. Recommended start with clearing the codes and see if they come back just in case they are erroneous codes cars by the bad battery along with the body control module codes that are also present.
- Install oil system cleaner. Road test vehicle. Change oil and filter. Add Wynn's conditioner to oil system. Rotate tires as needed. Lubricate chassis as needed. Perform Vehicle inspection. Adjust tire pressure. Fill windshield washer fluid. Lubricate latches and hinges.
- Test drove vehicle. Raised on lift and performed vehicle inspection. Filled out vehicle condition report and submitted to service advisor.
2018 Toyota Tacoma
- Install oil system cleaner. Road test vehicle. Change oil and filter. Add Wynn's conditioner to oil system. Rotate tires as needed. Lubricate chassis as needed. Perform Vehicle inspection. Adjust tire pressure. Fill windshield washer fluid. Lubricate latches and hinges.
- Recovered freon from system. Removed and replaced high and low side schrader valves. Vacuumed system. Charged freon to proper capacity. Inspected AC lines and drive belt. Verified proper operation of AC system.
- Competed Inspection on Tablet
2020 GMC Sierra 2500 HD
- Road test vehicle. Change oil and filter. Rotate tires as needed(non dual wheel). Lubricate chassis as needed. Perform vehicle inspection. Adjust tire pressures. Fill windshield washer fluid.
- Remove and replace fuel filter
- Lower headlamps – getting flashed from other drivers at night
- Competed Inspection on Tablet
2007 Ford Escape
- Test drove the vehicle on the freeway and felt a lack of power. Noticed engine load is only at 65% with full throttle. Fuel trims are good ruling out a fuel supply issue. Tested the mass air flow with lab scope and found oscillations at higher RPMs, indicating pressure going back through the intake. Removed the oxygen sensors and test backpressure. Found front bank to be at 5psi at 2500 RPMs and the rear bank is at 3psi. Specification is no more than 1psi. Catalytic convertors are restricted and require replacement. After repair, engine power is restored and load is now 83%
- Competed Inspection on Tablet
- Remove the intake boot and throttle cables. Disconnect coolant hoses, vacuum lines and electrical harness. Remove fasteners and intake. Remove the six ignition coils. Remove the valve covers and replace gaskets. Reassemble, test drive and inspect for leaks.
- Remove sparks plugs and install new parts. Torque to manufacture's specifications.
- Remove the front bumper for access. Remove the lower y-pipe and bracket. Disconnect all oxygen sensors. Remove the drive belt and alternator. Remove the fasteners and both converters. Remove the 2 broken bolts in the rear head. Clean surfaces and install the new converters. Reassemble, test drive and inspect the repair.
- Remove the drive belt. Disconnect the electrical plug and air conditioning lines. Remove fasteners and replace the compressor. Reassemble and verify proper operation.
- Install the new belt while off replacing the compressor.
- Disconnect the tie rod from the knuckle and loosen locknut. Unscrew the end and replace. Remove the bellow boot and replace the inner tie rod. Repeat for the opposite side and reassemble.
- Remove fasteners and separate the ball joints from the spindles. Replace the control arms and reassemble. Test drive and inspect the repair.
- Road test vehicle. Check all suspension and steering parts for wear. Check tire pressure and condition. Check riding height. Check alignment of all four wheels. Adjust caster, camber, toe-in, and thrust angle as needed on all four wheels. Center steering wheel and adjust steering angle as needed.
- Disconnect vacuum line and remove fasteners. Replace the rail pressure sensor and reassemble. Test drive and inspect the repair.
- While compressor is removed, replace the oil pressure switch due to leak.
- Replace the crankshaft position sensor that broke during removal.
- Road test vehicle. Change oil and oil filter. Rotate tires as needed. Lubricate chassis as needed. Perform Vehicle inspection. Adjust tire pressure. Fill windshield washer fluid.
2013 Hyundai Elantra GT
- removed center console trim panels to gain access to shifter assembly and found handle binding causing to not park release.
- Competed Inspection on Tablet
- removed top shifter cover, removed left side finisher, removed right side finisher, separated shifter handle assembly from shifter and replaced top portion of shifter assembly to resolve issue.
2005 Kia Sportage
- Install oil system cleaner. Road test vehicle. Change oil and filter. Add Wynn's conditioner to oil system. Rotate tires as needed. Lubricate chassis as needed. Perform Vehicle inspection. Adjust tire pressure. Fill windshield washer fluid. Lubricate latches and hinges.
- Add cleaner to transmission. Test drive to verify operation and circulate cleaner. Use fluid exhnage machine to remove old fluid and add new. Add fluid conditioner and verify proper level. Test drive to verify proper operation.
- Added cleaner to power steering system. Road test for power steering operation. Inspect system for leaks. Performed fluid exchange in power steering lines, pump, rack and pinion, and or gear box. Install power steering additive to revitalize seals and Road test vehicle.
- Introduce throttle body cleaner and decarb spray through throttle body assembly. Add fuel injector cleaner and gas treatment to fuel tank
- Test drove vehicle. Raised on lift and performed vehicle inspection. Filled out vehicle condition report and submitted to service advisor.
2008 Nissan Altima
- test drove vehicle and did not duplicate with customer. did feel bad motor mounts and strut noise from front end on test drive.
- Test drove vehicle. Raised on lift and performed vehicle inspection. Filled out vehicle condition report and submitted to service advisor.
- removed top engine cover, removed top engine mount bracket, removed top torque mount and replaced, removed upper motor mount and replaced, removed air box and air tube, replaced trans mission top mount, lower exhaust front pipe and replaced lower torque mount. vibration from engine now gone. test drove and still here strut noise and lower arms shifting.
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