Why Does My Mechanic Always Recommend Additional Services?

Posted on in Automotive Repair

All vehicle owners know how to drive, and most vehicle owners understand the importance of regular oil changes and tire rotations.  However, a large proportion of car owners are completely unaware of all of the services that will be needed to maintain their vehicle throughout its lifespan, and that's okay! We can't be experts at everything, which is why we have teachers to educate our children, CPA's to help with our taxes, and mechanics to service and maintain our vehicles.

At Wilton Auto and Tire Center, our technicians are trained professionals in the field of automotive repair.  They have studied and practiced to become experts in the field of automotive maintenance so you don't have to be.  When you drop your car off at our shop for an oil change and tire rotation, our technicians perform a comprehensive inspection of your entire vehicle to check for wear, tear, leaks, and other damages that impede your vehicles performance or pose a safety risk.  Based on this inspection, our technicians then advise clients of their findings, providing the full inspection for you to view for yourself, and make recommendations for services that are imperative to the functionality and comfortability of your vehicle.

In July 2021, our auto repair technicians offered over 500 recommendations to over 200 clients in over 70 categories which are listed below.  As you peruse the list you will notice items that you are familiar with and others that you may have never heard of before.  We are experts in our field so you don't have to be, which is why we make recommendations for services as needed so you don't have to memorize your vehicle's owner manual and maintenance schedule!

  • Install Clamp on Heat Shield
  • Perform Battery Terminal Service
  • Perform Brake System Flush
  • Perform Complete 3-D Wheel Alignment
  • Perform Coolant System Flush
  • Perform Driveline Fluid Service
  • Perform Headlamp Restoration
  • Perform Oil Change w/ Additives
  • Perform Power Steering Fluid Flush
  • Perform Tire Rotation
  • Repair Airbag/SRS System
  • Repair Fog Light
  • Replace A/C Compressor
  • Replace A/C Condenser
  • Replace Air Filter
  • Replace CV Axle
  • Replace CV Axle Boot
  • Replace CV Axle Seal
  • Replace B1S2 Sensor
  • Replace Brake Backing Plate
  • Replace Ball Joints
  • Replace Battery
  • Replace Brake Calipers
  • Replace Brake Lines
  • Replace Brake Pads
  • Replace Cabin Air Filter
  • Replace Cam Seal
  • Replace Catalytic Converter
  • Replace Center Muffler
  • Replace Coil Springs
  • Replace Control Arm Bushings
  • Replace Coolant Hose
  • Replace Drive Belt
  • Replace Drive Belt Tensioner
  • Replace Driveshaft
  • Replace Exhaust Clamp
  • Replace Exhaust Flange
  • Replace Exhaust System
  • Replace Flex Pipe
  • Replace Fog Light Bulb
  • Replace Heated O2 Sensor
  • Replace License Plate Bulb
  • Replace Light Housing Assembly
  • Replace Lower Control Arms
  • Replace Muffler
  • Replace Oil Pan
  • Replace Oil Pan Gasket 
  • Replace Power Steering Pump
  • Replace Radiator
  • Replace Radiator Hose
  • Replace Brake Light
  • Replace Trailing Arm Bushings
  • Replace Wishbone Bushing
  • Replace Rotors
  • Replace Shock Absorbers
  • Replace Spark Plugs
  • Replace Struts
  • Replace Sway Bar Links
  • Replace Tie Rod Assemblies
  • Replace Tie Rod Boots
  • Replace Tie Rod Ends
  • Replace Timing Belt
  • Replace Tires
  • Replace Transfer Case Output Shaft Seals
  • Replace Transmission Cooler Lines
  • Replace Transmission Pan Gasket
  • Replace Upper and Lower Ball Joints
  • Replace Vacuum Pump
  • Replace Valve Cover Gasket
  • Replace Washer Nozzles
  • Replace Washer Reservoir
  • Replace Wheel Bearing
  • Replace Wiper Blades

Written by Wilton Auto and Tire Center