DIY guides

Fix it yourself. We have the lift.

Pick the job. Each guide shows the tools, the parts, the steps, the mistakes to avoid and what the bay costs. Then book the lift and do it.

Plan your job Book a bay

Parts are close

There is an AutoZone nearby, and during business hours parts usually reach the shop in about 10 to 20 minutes. Forgot a filter or need a different size? Order it, keep working, and do not lose your slot.

Easy · Start here

Oil and filter change

The first job most people do. Drain, swap the filter, refill.

0.75 to 1.5 hours
$50 bay

Tire rotation and wheel swap

Rotate tires or swap seasonal wheels in under an hour.

0.5 to 1 hours
$50 bay

Engine and cabin air filters

Two filters, ten minutes each, no lift needed.

0.25 to 0.75 hours
$40 bay

Full service in one visit

Oil, filters, rotation and a brake look, in one booking.

2 to 3 hours
$50 to $75 bay

Moderate · A good Saturday

Brake pads and rotors

Swap worn pads and rotors with the wheels hanging free.

1.5 to 4 hours
$50 to $100 bay

Spark plugs

Swap plugs for a smoother idle and better mileage.

1.5 to 3 hours
$40 to $60 bay

Serpentine belt and tensioner

Replace a cracked belt before it leaves you stranded.

1 to 2.5 hours
$40 to $50 bay

Coolant drain and refill

Change old coolant and burp the air out.

1.5 to 3 hours
$50 to $75 bay

Brake fluid flush

Replace old fluid and get a firmer pedal.

1 to 2 hours
$50 bay

Transmission fluid

Drain and refill, the safe way to freshen it.

1.5 to 3 hours
$50 to $75 bay

Exhaust and muffler

Replace a rusted muffler or a leaking pipe.

1.5 to 4 hours
$50 to $100 bay

Alternator and starter

Replace a dead charging or starting part.

1.5 to 4 hours
$60 to $120 bay

Advanced · Bring patience and a plan

Struts and shocks

Replace worn struts for a better ride.

3 to 5 hours
$90 to $150 bay

Control arms, ball joints and tie rods

Fix clunks, wander and loose steering.

3 to 6 hours
$90 to $180 bay

Wheel bearing and hub

Quiet a humming wheel with a new hub assembly.

2 to 4 hours
$60 to $120 bay

CV axle

Replace a clicking axle or torn boot.

2 to 4 hours
$60 to $120 bay

Bay costs are estimates from our hourly rate, before sales tax, rounded up to the minimum booking. Not sure which bay or how long? Ask us before you book.