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
2004 GMC Yukon
- 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.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado
- self diag stored P0678 #8 glow plug.
- test drove vehicle and did not duplicate on test drive or in service bay. possible rear leaf springs.
- rear pads 5mm front 7mm
- Competed Inspection on Tablet
- self diag stored P0678 cylinder #8 glow plug circuit. tested power to #8 glow plug and was present. tested resistance on #8 glow plug and was 121.1 ohms. faulty glow plug. recommend #8 glow plug or all 4 on bank 2.
- removed left front wheel, removed left front wheel fender liner, removed all 4 glow plug heater wires, removed all 4-glow plugs, replaced #2, #4, #6, #8 glow plugs and torqued to specs.
2012 GMC Acadia
- 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.
- Competed Inspection on Tablet
2005 Chrysler Town & Country
- 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.
- Competed Inspection on Tablet
2014 Ford C-Max
- 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.
- Competed Inspection on Tablet
- Replace license plate lamp bulbs
2010 Ford Fusion
- 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.
- Open the trunk and then removed the light bulb from the land then removed the bolt from the socket installed new bulb and verified fix.
- Test drove vehicle. Raised on lift and performed vehicle inspection. Filled out vehicle condition report and submitted to service advisor.
- 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.
- Accessed air box, removed air filter. Cleaned excess debris from air box. Installed new filter and secured air box.
- 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.
- 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.
2012 Toyota Yaris
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- 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.
2015 Dodge Dart
- 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.
- Removed and replaced oil pan because oil drain plug leaking.
- 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.
2006 Toyota Tundra
- Test drove vehicle. Raised on lift and performed vehicle inspection. Filled out vehicle condition report and submitted to service advisor.
- Downstream oxygen sensor bank 2 voltage code (P0157). Cut exhaust just before the converter, apparent botched theft. An exhaust leak can cause this code. Recommend repair the exhaust then perform the drive cycle.
- Weld the cut exhaust before the passenger side converter. Cleared codes and test drove in check mode. No faults returned at this time. Inspected the tire sensors and found both rear sensors do not respond to the signal test.
- Cable not attached to the door linkage. Nothing appears broken so reconnected and verified proper operation. Door is stiff around the midway point but does change.
- Remove the freon and detach the air conditioning lines inside the engine bay. Remove the glove compartment and upper housing. Remove the vent tube and engine control module. Remove the exterior trim paneling and then evaporator housing. Separate the halves and replace the core. Reassemble, fill system and inspect the repair.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Remove fasteners and hoist. Install the new part and raise the tire to the stowed position. Return tools to the proper location.
- Remove both rear tires and break the beads. Replace the sensors and inflate to the proper air pressure. Program the new sensor, test drive and verify repair.
2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- installed scanner. pulled code p0442. used scanner to close purge and vent solenoids. installed smoke machine and tested evap system for leaks. system is not holding pressure. inspected for leak. found rollover valve cracked and leaking. recommend new fuel tank.
- Competed Inspection on Tablet
- disconnected filler hoses. fuel lines and evap lines. removed gas tank straps and lowered fuel tank. disconnected electrical connectors to fuel pump. removed fuel tank. removed fuel pump and all evap and fuel hoses and filler hose. transferred parts to new tank with new fuel pump oring. transferred fuel to new tank and installed in reverse order.
- 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.
- Replaced battery, clean terminals
2012 Chevrolet Camaro
- Inspected the cooling system, found the mixture to have a high water content. The water pump is also leaking when cold. Test drove the vehicle and it did not overheat. Performed the block test and it passes. Recommend replacement of the water pump and performing coolant flush.
- Test drove vehicle. Raised on lift and performed vehicle inspection. Filled out vehicle condition report and submitted to service advisor.
- 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.
- Remove the air intake booth and intake manifold. Disconnect the electrical harness. Remove the drive belt, then the water pump, power steering, and crankshaft pulleys. Remove ignition coils and valve covers. Remove the fasteners and the timing cover. Remove and discard the chains, tensioners, guides, and oil pump. Clean surfaces and install the new timing components. Reassemble, test drive and inspect the repair.
- 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.
2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
- Scanned engine codes, found misfire as well as other faults present (P303, P316, P0072, P0578, and P0579). Complaint is runs rough so only misfire diagnosed. P0303 indicates cylinder 3 is offending miss, scan tool data confirms this. Removed the engine and coil covers. Swapped cylinders 1 and 3 and then ran motor. The miss has now moved to 1, condemning the coil. The remaining 6 can also be replaced to prevent future issues. Additional diagnostic time required for codes P0072, P0578 and P0579.
- Brake noise was heard in the morning from the rear. Plenty of pad material is left at this time (6mm).
- Remove the engine and coil covers. Remove the oil breather unit. Disconnect the electrical harness and remove fasteners. Replace all eight ignition coils and reassemble. Test drive and verify the repair.
- Removed and replaced wiper blades. Verified proper operation
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