Lakeland Auto and Marine

04/27/2026

This tip here can save you thousands of dollars and prevent costly misdiagnosis along with time missed on the water. I see these Volvo Penta and Crusader fuel pumps misdiagnosed all too frequently. Follow our page for professional and DIY marine training seminars @ EHOVE Career Center held in the offseason.

Do this first BEFORE replacing a noisy marine water cooled fuel pump on Volvo Penta PCM Crusader !!

04/23/2026

Our parts counter is now open for the season on Saturday’s 8-12!

03/27/2026

We were a guest on the Garage Grit podcast recently. Have listen to see what we do internally to provide the best employee and customer experience we can!

Most shops focus on fixing cars—but the real battle is won before the customer ever walks in. This episode dives into how perception, humor, and communicatio...

03/23/2026

Our latest on hold message is now live! Contact BusinessVoice if you'd like to put their genius to work for you!

Learn about the benefits of Humor On Hold and listen to samples here: https://www.businessvoice.com/our-work/humor-samples

03/05/2026

We were a guest on a recent podcast. In this conversation, the speakers discuss the importance of focusing on core competencies to maximize profitability, the role of management software in enhancing efficiency, and the need for businesses to embrace technology to remain competitive. Lookup the Engine Professional Podcast inyour podcast app to download.

Podcast Episode · Engine Professional Podcast · March 3 · 1h 18m

03/03/2026

We will be closed @ 11AM Wednesday, March 4th and remain closed through Friday, March 6th, 2026. We will reopen on Monday, March 9th, 2026 @ 8am. We are always eager to sharpen our skills, stay on the forefront of emerging technologies, and listen to new ideas for our industry to better serve our customers. We are excited once again to attend VISION HiTech Training & Expo!

03/02/2026

Our latest webinar is live on YouTube! See which way you prefer on the subject diagnostic Rumspringa.

In this webinar, Chris Hamann from discusses several case studies to show you just how fast you can diagnose mechanical engine failures w...

02/12/2026

Come check out our next webinar!

Please join us for a free webinar Thursday, February 19 at 12:00 PM Central Time

In this webinar, Chris Hamann from Lakeland Auto & Marine will discuss several case studies to show you just how fast you can diagnose mechanical engine failures with modern-day equipment. Is the old school way of pulling spark plugs for testing still the right way? Tune in on February 19 at noon CST to find out.

Make sure to register even if you can't attend the live event and we'll send you a link to watch the recording at your convenience: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/126215591552305244?source=S

12/24/2025

🎅🎄 Merry Christmas from all of us at Lakeland Auto & Marine!

We’re grateful for our amazing customers and community. Wishing everyone a safe, happy, and joyful holiday!

Business hours during the holidays are as follows:

Christmas Eve: Open till noon
Christmas Day: Closed
December 26th: Closed

New Years Eve: Open till noon
New Years Day: Closed

Looking forward to a great 2026!

12/23/2025

Check out our latest YouTube production which involved straightening a bent crankshaft out of a Mercruiser 502!

This is the unedited complete process of how I straightened a forged 502 crankshaft out of a 1995 27' Formula boat. The engine is a 1995 Mercruiser 502 MAG. ...

12/11/2025

Come check us out @ PRI in Indy tomorrow morning!

Make sure to catch AERA’s technical session at the PRI Show Friday Dec. 12 at 9:00 am in room 239.

Chris Hamann of Lakeland Auto & Marine will discuss Engine Mechanical Concerns Using Electronic Methods. Forget the compression and leak down tester, Chris will show you how to get the job done in minutes using PicoScope technology.

See you there!