We strive to be the best in Mesa, AZ. Part of that is providing our customers with the most concise and up-to-date knowledge available. Here are a few quick tips we'd like to share with you to keep your car running in the best condition possible. Don't hesitate to come by and see us with any and all questions you may have. Mercie J Auto Care is here to help!

You've probably noticed a bunch of warning lights on your dash when you start your engine. They flash on to test the circuits and then go off if everything's OK. One of the warning lights looks like a car battery. Its job is to tell you if your battery's not charging properly.

At Mercie J Auto Care in Mesa, quality auto care is our prime objective. No matter what make or model car, truck, or SUV you drive, our professional technicians have you covered.

Are your ball joints going bad? Here’s how to tell, and why you should care, from the experts at Mercie J Auto Care in Mesa, AZ.

At Mercie J Auto Care in Mesa, AZ, we know how annoying a dead battery can be. Here’s some information on the subject, that will hopefully help you understand your battery issues a little better.

Looking for the best auto service in town? Why stop there? At Mercie J Auto Care, we're not only home to the best service you'll find here in Mesa, AZ, but the best you'll find - anywhere

A good technician will give your car a quick inspection whenever you have maintenance performed. Fluid levels, tire condition, dashboard lights, and a variety of other items typically are briefly explored whenever you bring your vehicle in for maintenance. At Mercie J Auto Care in Mesa, AZ, we're good at noticing things that need repair, but the fact of the matter is that only you know your car. You know when your car feels off, when its been serviced last (or that it hasn't been serviced at all,) and have at least some vague idea of what’s going on with your vehicle day to day. Here are some questions you can ask us next time you come by the shop:

At Mercie J Auto Care in Mesa, AZ, we understand that every repair doesn’t mean the difference between a car that runs and a car that doesn’t. Our technicians are here for the big jobs, but we’re also around for the stuff that might be classified as plain inconvenient.

Your bumper covers are always in danger. Between other drivers, obstacles in the road, flash floods, or any other hazard you may encounter, at some point it’s likely your bumper covers will accrue some damage. At Mercie J Auto Care in Mesa, AZ, we can fix that.

 

Our service centers offer full-service preventative maintenance and auto repair, providing comprehensive car care services for your domestic or import vehicle to keep it running at full power. For questions, contact your local service center, and our experts will help determine what needs to be done.

Checking the fluid level on your transmission is fairly easy, but a bit more complicated than checking your oil. Firstly, this only applies to automatic transmissions, and secondly, some modern cars don’t have dipsticks or dipstick tubes to check and add transmission fluid. With that in mind, here are some tips from Mercie J Auto Care in Mesa, AZ in regard to checking your transmission fluid.

At Mercie J Auto Care in Mesa, we are fully dedicated to providing excellent customer service. Our technicians work hard to ensure timely, friendly, and efficient maintenance and repairs that you can rely on.

 

Most auto owners come to the shop with specific services in mind and an idea of how much they’ll be spending.  Sometimes, a courtesy car inspection and a review of your service history will uncover additional items that require attention. How should you react to that?

Here’s some advice: It’s not as if your service advisor is saying “Do you want fries with that?” or “Supersize for 59 cents more.” We are not recommending something extra or something you don’t need. Recommendations are either based on the manufacturer’s maintenance schedule or on a problem uncovered during an automotive analysis.

Transmissions rarely go out without a warning. Typically it takes a while, during which time there will be observable symptoms. Sometimes it’s an easy fix and sometimes it isn’t, but it’s always better to catch an issue and get it repaired as soon as possible. Mercie J Auto Care in Mesa, AZ has provided you with a few things to watch out for.

Modern cars are becoming increasingly complex, and as a result, computer diagnostic systems are becoming a necessity rather than a convenience. At Mercie J Auto Care in Mesa, our state of the art technology and trained technicians are ready to diagnose any issue you may be experiencing with your car, truck, or SUV.

If you own a rear wheel drive car, truck, or SUV, your vehicle is equipped with a differential. Like any other component on your car, maintaining your differential is an important aspect of keeping your vehicle reliably on the road. From Mercie J Auto Care in Mesa, AZ, here’s what you need to know.

Cold weather is difficult. It’s hard on us, and it’s hard on your car - and it’s never colder than when you’re sitting in a broken-down vehicle waiting on a tow truck. Luckily, Mercie J Auto Care in Mesa, AZ has some advice on the matter, to make sure you avoid a breakdown this winter.

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.

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.

At Mercie J Auto Care in Mesa, we know that few problems are simultaneously as simple and confusing as a bad ground connection on your car, truck or SUV. Here’s a look at some symptoms of a bad ground, and what you can do to correct it.