Your car’s radio and headlights, plus a slew of other important functions, are powered by an electrical current generated by your vehicle’s engine. A vital part of generating electricity is having a place to store it while it’s not being used, which is where a car battery comes into play. The battery holds electrical energy while a car is off in order to help the engine turn over and create a spark to start internal combustion. Without a working battery, your car will not be able to start. If you perform proper maintenance, however, an average car battery can start your car reliably for roughly four years.

Your modern vehicle's engine is a highly sophisticated piece of equipment. Our factory-trained technicians are here to make sure your engine is in peak operating condition.

The days of your father's gas-guzzler are long gone—instead, Federal Exhaust Emission and Fuel Economy regulations demand that today's vehicles be equipped with electronic engine control systems, to curb carbon emissions and increase fuel efficiency. With technically-advanced control systems taking the place of simple engine components, common maintenance services such as tune-ups are also a thing of the past. Regular services (such as spark plug and filter replacements) are still required, as well as a computerized analysis of your vehicle's control computer. Our factory-trained technicians are here to provide these basic services.

With fall right around the corner, now is the perfect time to have your coolant system serviced. At Mercie J Auto Care in Mesa, we offer the full range of coolant system services, from coolant testing to system flushing. Here’s what you need to know about servicing your cooling system.

Coolant is vital to your engine. Without the right type, amount, and proper circulation of coolant, your engine won’t last long. How do you know when it’s time to check it or replace it? Mercie J Auto Care in Mesa, AZ has the answers.

 

What a beauty. This JASPER Remanufactured Ford 302 engine is very cool, it includes custom paint, intake and valve covers. Plus a 3 Year | 100,000 Mile Nationwide Parts & Labor Warranty. Stop by and talk to us here at Mercie J Auto Care in Mesa about your vehicle restoration project or any car or truck engine that you are having issues with.  If we can't fix it then a JASPER remanufactured engine may be a great fit for you. BUILT IN THE USA - Celebrating 75 Years in 2017!

At Mercie J Auto Care in Mesa, AZ, our goal is to provide you with the best service and automotive information on the market. No matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive, we have the goods you need.

Your drivetrain is where most of the process of moving your vehicle occurs. The drivetrain includes all the parts powered by the engine to turn the wheels, including the transmission, axles, or driveshafts that combine efforts to propel your car forward (or backwards, when you’re in reverse.) At Mercie J Auto Care in Mesa, AZ, our drivetrain specialists are well equipped to keep your car, truck, or SUV reliably on the road and running smoothly along.

We have had many customers who needed a transmissions they could depend on over the years when they had issues and now we have the solution here at Mercie J Auto Care in Mesa thanks to JASPER Engines & Transmissions!  Just announced is the addition of their Chrysler 65RFE-66RFE remanufactured transmission for the 2012 through current model year for:  Dodge Durango - Jeep Grand Cherokee - RAM 1500, 2500, & 3500 trucks!  Backed by a 3 Year | 100,000 Mile Nationwide Parts & Labor Warrantywhich is one of the many reasons we recommend them. 

Obviously, your engine is the heart and soul of your car, truck, or SUV. When your engine requires maintenance or repair, rest assured your vehicle is in good hands at Mercie J Auto Care in Mesa.

We are a JASPER Engine & Transmission Owner-Installer and offer affordable solutions to any engine issues you have from regular maintenance and service appointments and diagnostics to complete engine replacements and with the JASPER Nationwide 3 Year | 100,000 Mile Warranty it's the easy choice.   That car, truck, van or SUV is the vehicle you wanted...

• That gets you to work, the kids to their activities and carries groceries or the supplies for the next home project?
• The one your business depends on to get the work done and the bills paid?
• Or the one that’s just for fun, making your weekend brighter and the work week all worth it?

COMPLETE ENGINE SERVICE REPAIRS

An engine can last anywhere from 50 to 500,000 miles depending mostly on how well you maintain it. While some engines are certainly more reliable than others, all of them depend on maintenance to fulfill their greatest potential. Mercie J Auto Care in Mesa has provided for you some of the determining factors of engine lifespan, to help you make sure your engine lasts as long as it possibly can.

Nobody knows your vehicle better than you; if you suspect it isn’t driving the way it used to, there’s a good chance you’re correct. The truth of the matter is there are countless reasons and remedies for such a broad subject, but Mercie J Auto Care in Mesa, AZ has compiled a list of a few common problems that can cause a vehicle to drive poorly.

Fuel injection is one of the greatest innovations in automotive technology to date. From Mercie J Auto Care in Mesa, AZ, here’s a little more information on the fuel injector.

GAS & DIESEL ENGINE REPLACEMENTS

While diesel engines have become more common in trucks and certain cars, overwhelmingly the most common car, truck, and SUV powerhouse found on the road today is the gasoline combustion engine. At Mercie J Auto Care in Mesa, our technicians are skilled in every aspect of gasoline engine maintenance and repair, to keep yours reliably on the road and running strong.

“Water pump” is a term you’ve most likely heard in conversations about vehicles. But what is it, what does it actually do, and how do you know if you need a new one? At Mercie J Auto Care in Mesa, we know the answers to these questions, and soon you will too.

At Mercie J Auto Care in Mesa, we see a lot of dirty filters. Oil filters typically get replaced with each oil change, but air, fuel, and cabin filters last a long time. As such, they are often neglected until well after they’ve run their course. Here’s why you should care:

At Mercie J Auto Care in Mesa, AZ, one of our primary objectives is to keep you informed on how to best care for your vehicle. With temperatures dropping this time of year, a question often comes to mind; is it ok to idle my car for extended periods of time?

Summer’s coming, and with it, warmer temperatures, vacations, and longer trips. We don’t want to be downers, but if your car’s cooling system isn’t up to par, things could go from fun-in-the-sun to stranded-in-the-sun too quickly for anyone’s liking. Because the truth is: cooling system failure is a leading cause of vehicle breakdowns.
 
Don’t let it come to that.    The easiest way to make sure your summer plans stay on course is to pay attention to your vehicle’s cooling system now, while the weather’s still mild. Trust us, you’ll avoid a lot of aggravation, and possibly an unnecessarily expensive vehicle repair.   Here’s how to maintain your cooling system.