• Timing belts should be replaced between 60,000 miles (5-7 years) and 105,000 miles (7years), depending on the car model. A timing belt drives the engine in the same way a bicycle chain moves a bicycle. If the belt breaks the car stops immediately and in some cases causes major engine damage ($1,000 to $2,000 or more).
  • A fuel filter that is not changed will block and damage the fuel pump, which can cost more than a "Major" service.
  • Battery terminals that are not cleaned can cause the alternator to overcharge and burn out. An alternator can cost as much as a "Major" service.
  • A Battery that appears to start the car well but tests as marginal or is more than 5 years old can also cause the alternator to overcharge and fail.
  • Brake fluid that is not replaced will absorb moisture, corrode the metal brake parts, cause seals to leak and boil at a lower temperature, and fail under hard braking. This will be not only expensive but dangerous.
  • Coolant not changed regularly will cause electrolysis and corrode the cooling system. Electrolysis will cause all aluminum in the engine to be transferred/corroded and deposited in the remainder of the system. The damaged aluminum parts will include the cylinder head, water pump and housing, thermostat housing, and radiator. These repairs will cost more than if the car had had every service performed for years.
  • Valves that are not adjusted regularly can and do burn, and cost five times as much as a "Major" service to repair.
  • Coolant hoses should all be replaced at approximately 150,000 miles or 10 years. Hoses get small interior stress cracks that, like a chip in windshield, can suddenly spread into a large crack or split and fail. Why come in 10 times to replace 10 hoses and overheat the engine each time. Overheated engines can, and do, blow head gaskets, a very major engine repair.

Of course, paying a flat rate shop to whistle through your auto repair services and charge you full price while missing half the checks accomplishes nothing. We are not a "flat rate" shop. For 40+ years we have taken pride in the fact that we do everything on the auto service check list, no matter how long it takes. We will also report to you any items that may need repair outside of the service, in priority order, and will let you know our recommendation about which repairs are important and which can be deferred. This priority will be based on how and where you drive as well as what is financially convenient for you.
Our goal is keeping you informed about the best course of action to maintain your car's peak performance, without intimidation or misinformation.


Limited Warranty

Who is Covered
The only person covered is the original purchaser. This warranty is not transferable.

Coverage

  • Mekatron warranties all parts and labor for 24,000 miles or 24 months, whichever comes first; except when parts are from Factory dealerships, which will only be 12,000 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first.
  • KYB shocks have a lifetime guarantee on parts only.
  • Rebuilt engines have a 36,000 mile or 3-year parts and labor warranty.
  • Batteries are warranted for four (4) or five (5) years, depending on quality, and are pro-rated so the warranty payable amount diminishes each month until expiration.


Exclusions

  • The warranty includes parts and labor only for the necessary repair. Extra expenses such as towing, car rental, lodging and any other incidental fees are not covered.
  • Any warranty repair that has to be performed out of town must first be authorized by Mekatron, before any repairs are made. The authorization process involves evaluating the defective part(s). Any affected parts must be returned to Mekatron before reimbursement can be made.
  • No warranty for damage caused by abuse, accident or negligent operation.
  • No warranty for parts or labor or incidental damage if caused by a part supplied by the customer.
  • No warranty for failure to maintain fluid levels.
  • No warranty for a component that is damaged by loss of fluid or overheating, including engines, transmissions, power steering and differentials, where the owner continues driving after a prudent person would have stopped. This relates to disregard of excessive noise, high reading on temperature gauge, or steam or smoke from under the hood or out of the exhaust pipe.
  • No warranty on alternators damaged by a defective battery or jumping a battery.
  • No warranty for batteries, alternators, starters, ignition components, fuel components, computers or any other electrical devices if damaged from external voltage surges, overcharging, shorts or wiring problems not caused by the covered part.
  • No warranty on fuel components damaged by bad fuel, dirt, water, rust or other contamination.
  • No warranty if failure caused by lack of proper maintenance (i.e., if car fails to receive necessary oil and fluid changes, tune ups and services as outlined in the factory maintenance manual).
  • No warranty if customer fails to return for “first service” required after 500 miles for engines, transmissions and differentials.


Limitations
ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE ARE LIMITED TO THE CONDITIONS AND TIME PERIODS OF THIS WARRANTY. MEKATRON ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR INCONVENIENCES OF ANY KIND OTHER THAN PROVIDED FOR IN THIS WARRANTY.
(Certain states do not allow limitations on implied warranties or exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so these limitations may not apply.)

Other Rights
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights that vary from state to state.