Madison Automotive

06/17/2026

Hate paying full price for stuff? You've come to the right place. Visit our "Specials" page to see all the great discounts we offer to get you and your vehicle back on the road.

https://www.madisonautoandtowing.com/specials

Specials

06/11/2024

Technicians Wanted!

Looking for two qualified technicians/Mechanics

1st tech with loads of experience, wanting a change in life. Requirements would be ability to diagnose most everything, manage and help other techs, and fix/repair vehicles as needed. Essentially help run the shop and day to day management of customer vehicles. Many opportunities long term, without the current worry of being an owner.

2nd tech is someone who is ready for a change and has been working in other shops repairing vehicles for at minimum 3-5 years, and enjoys working on all types of cars. This tech would work closely with the foreman to ensure all cars are properly prepared for customer satisfaction when finished.

Pay is depending on experience. Job location is in Rexburg behind the Walmart. Hours are Monday-Friday with paid time off based on experience and time as employee.

Flat rate or hourly available.

If your interested in a job, email me at [email protected]. Tell me why you want the job and what you enjoy about the industry or stop by the shop anytime to chat with us about opportunities.

Madison Automotive
1334 N Yellowstone Hwy
Rexburg Idaho

Finders fee if you refer someone to our shop and they work a minimum of 6 months.

Thanks for the help everyone!!

06/04/2024

Motivational Monday

"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts."
- Winston Churchill

05/17/2024

FRI-YEAH!!!!!
Have a great day everyone!!!!

05/16/2024

Tough Talk Thursday
EV Cars (All Electric)
Love or hate them? I guess they are here to stay. So let's start a responsible conversation about them.
Are they saving the planet? Absolutely.........NOT! But they are a critical technological development that moves us to bigger and better things. And let's be honest, they are pretty dang fun to drive from 0 to 60mph in 3 seconds. We want to hear from you. Please comment below with your thoughts and questions about EV's.

05/14/2024

Tech Tip Tuesday
Checking Your Fluids Regularly
All the fluids found in your car are the literal life blood that allow it to run. Checking the fluid level regularly can alert you to potential problems and can mean the difference between a $100 repair and a $6000 repair.
Here is a list of common fluids found under the hood:
1. Engine oil
2. Transmission fluid
3. Brake fluid
4. Power steering fluid
5. Coolant
6. Windshield washer fluid
Understanding where, how and when to check these fluids is critical to keeping your vehicle lasting as long as possible. Gone are the days when it's as easy as pulling a dipstick to check most of your fluids. Many transmissions do not even have a dipstick. If you are unsure how to check all the fluids on your car please give us a call or stop on by and we will show you for FREE.

05/09/2024

Tough Talk Thursday
Diagnostic Fee
For some reason "diagnostic fee" has become a buzz word/phrase, making people cringe or cry. We get it! We definetly live in a word of hidden fees and upcharges all around us. However, a diagnostic fee is not in the same family as those "other" fees we see out there. In fact, the most important dollars you give to a shop should be for diagnostic because if that is done correctly then it can save the customer money, time and frustration. But, done wrong and cuss words prevail.
In order to properly diagnose a vehicle's issues it requires experience, specialized tools and expensive information, not to mention all the training and study the technician has payed for and gone through. It can require time to research and understand ever changing systems on cars. With that in mind, in a typical shop the diagnosing of vehicles is placed on the shoulders of the most seasoned and knowledgeable technician. In fact in many shops there is a technician that is dedicated to just diagnosing.
So why has the diagnostic fee become so dreaded? One idea is that part stores like Oriellys and Autozone and Advanced claim they can diagnose your car for free just by plugging in their scanner. If this was Mythbusters that ideology would be "Busted". The code that has triggered the light to come on is vague at best and only indicates a system or sensor that "could" be causing the issue. Example: A 2010 Dodge 2500 comes into the shop with the check-engine light on for a fault with the CKP ( crankshaft position sensor). The customer has taken it to the above named part stores and thus has replaced the CKP, CMP, connectors and some cables because the part stores "diagnosed" it for free. A trained, experienced technician then spends the appropriate time and attention to properly diagnose the issue. He finds that the alternator is bad, sending AC current back through the electrical system causing the computer to think there is an issue with the CKP. The shop replaces the alternator and verifies the issue is resolved.
It would be really convenient to just simply plug in a tool and the diagnostics is all taken care of by a computer. However, with all the modules, sensors, wires and systems on cars today proper diagnosing is even more complex then before.

We would love to hear your thoughts and feelings on this topic. Please comment below or give us a call.

05/07/2024

Tech Tip Tuesday
Let's talk engine oil viscosity
Ever wonder what those numbers on your engine oil bottle mean? Like 10W-30, 5W-30, 5W-20, or even 0W-20.They indicate the oil's viscosity, or it's thickness and flow properties. For example: 10W-30. The "10W" is the oils viscocity (or how easily it flows) in cold temperatures. The "30" is the oils viscocity at operating temperature (usually around 200 degrees).
Choosing the right viscocity is crucial for your engines health and longevity. Too thick of oil it won't flow to critical parts of the engine. Too thin and it won't provide adequate lubrication when hot.
It's critical that the correct viscocity of oil is used with your engine. If you are unsure about the right oil and type please give us a call and we'll gladly answer all your questions.

05/06/2024

Motivational Monday
A few days late but still true.

05/03/2024

FRI-YEAH!!!
Dad joke of the day:
How do you scare a snowman? ......................... You talk about global warming. 🤣🤣

Give us a call for more Dad jokes or Great Car Repair. Enjoy the weekend!!!!