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*MECHANIC SERVICES: MINOR & MAJOR REPAIRS*
Mobile Services-Home/Roadside Assistance; Lockout Service
Engine and Transmission Diagnostics, Brakes, Suspension, Starting & Charging systems, Cooling, Fuel system, tune-up AND MUCH MORE. Engine and Transmission service
Bearing and Hub service
Battery and Alternator testing
Brake Service ( Disc & Drum)
Suspension and Steering
CV Axle service
Water pump,

Fuel pump, Power Steering pump service
Tune-up, Oil change
Starter test and/or service
Window motos and window service
U-joints, Ball joints, Bushing service
Motor & Transmission mount service
Radiator flush and/or service
AND MORE..

09/02/2026

2009 Chevy Avalanche 5.3L
Alternator replacement, on this vehicle there was a surging on the vehicle also the a/c was blowing cold air sometimes, I feel like when the clutch was engaged the surging was in sinc with it. We did preform an alternator output test with the OBDII scanner and it was putting out 12.89 volts idling, under load it would go up to 13.2v.
We have a new alternator we are going to install to bump up the output to 13.4 and higher.

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09/01/2026

2013 Chevy Equinox
Lower ball joint replacement on front driver side, we were also going to do the inner and outer tie rod but we found the issue client mentioned to be the strut.

08/31/2026

I warranted a tool but they wouldn't let me take it apart to keep the old handle.
I prefer the old one better than the new one... 😭😭😢

08/29/2026

2021 Toyota Rav4 2.5L
Alternator Installation.
This is a follow-up to the video before, the alternator has been installed and verified working well. Charging at 13.8 volts with everything on, always check the alternator output after replacing an alternator to make sure its getting sufficient voltage and not over charging.

08/29/2026

Here we have an alternator that had failed due to a drive pulley stripping the rotor shaft. The shaft and pulley should be spinning together by press fit, usually its a splined piece or it has a key to hold them together. In this case the pulley had sheared off the splines/keyway causing the drive pulley to freespin on the rotor shaft causing it not to charge and disperse metal shavings.

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08/29/2026

2021 Toyota Rav4 2.5L
Client mentioned issues with starting and charging. Upon inspection we did notice metal shavings in the engine bay that were left by the alternator pulley to rotor shaft on alternator.
The rotor shaft on the alternator should be attached to the pulley usually its a spliced connection or it has a key to hold the pulley. In this case, not sure how, but the rotor shaft that the drive pulley attaches to got stripped due to force or friction, either way it was eating away at the shaft causing the metal shavings.

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08/26/2026

Heater hose connector upgrade for Chevy, GMC, Cadillac with 4.3l, 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L. Dorman part # 800-917HP & #800-409HP

08/26/2026

2011 Chevy Silverado 4.3L
Coolant leak diagnosed at the heater hose connector, we did mention the upgraded heater hose connector which are metal.
The client ended up going with those to reduce any chance of leaking due to plastic connectors.
Dorman part # 800-917HP is for the one on the left, black connector, Dorman part # 800-409HP for the one on the right yellowish connector. This is for most vehicles Chevy, GMC, Cadillac with the 4.3L, 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L.

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08/24/2026

2000 GMC Sierra 5.3L
Tentioner pulley replacement and Serpentine Belt installation.
On this one it is straight forward, nothing complicated, Serpentine belt was already off and theirs 3 bolts holding the tentioner pulley assembly. After replacement of the part Serpentine belt installing is cake, just make sure you have the correct routing.

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Address

Laredo, TX
78041

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 10pm
Tuesday 9am - 10pm
Wednesday 9am - 10pm
Thursday 9am - 10pm
Friday 9am - 10pm
Saturday 9am - 10pm

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+19562314222

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