Service for Late Model Japanese and European Cars
Mekatron services and repairs Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Mazda, Subaru, Acura, Lexus, Infiniti, Mitsubishi, Isuzu, Hyundai, Kia, Scion, Suzuki, Audi, and Volkswagen
Need help with your Honda? MORE FROM YOUR MAZDA? MEKATRON DIAGNOSTICS ARE KEY.
Some car dealerships make the statement that a car must be serviced by the dealer to keep the factory warranty in effect and that independent repair garages don’t have the equipment or knowledge to repair late model cars. Exactly the opposite is true. By having an independent car shop, such as Mekatron, perform your factory services your warranty will still be honored. We take pride in our expertise. We often catch items about to fail, before your warranty expires, so you won’t have the expense of paying for overlooked items.
Our equipment and technical ability are exceptional. Please refer to our Diagnostic Services page for an explanation of the equipment, vast technical database and continuing training our staff receives to keep up with the late model cars.
Our equipment and technical ability are exceptional. Please refer to our Diagnostic Services page for an explanation of the equipment, vast technical database and continuing training our staff receives to keep up with the late model cars.
Trouble with your Toyota? An issue with your Infiniti? Mekatron diagnostics are key.
There is an inherent difference between the way a dealership diagnoses a car and the way a highly qualified independent repair shop performs diagnostics. Dealerships are on a flat rate labor system, meaning the technicians are paid for part replacement, not for diagnostic time or ability. They diagnose cars by changing parts until the problem goes away. If/when the problem is resolved they may not know which part fixed the car. Unfortunately, they end up knowing no more about the true operation of the circuits involved. This leads to the real possibility that several components were changed when only one was defective.
Also, if the problem is not a component but bad connections in the wiring, dealers may change the whole $1,000+ wiring harness instead of just cleaning, soldering or tightening a connector. Independents, such as Mekatron, don't have the luxury of an endless supply of parts. Out of necessity we have to go to school and really understand the circuits and components we diagnose. For this reason the final cure is much more often what your car needed, and no more. Consumers often perceive a dealer as a more effective way to service their new car. This has much more to do with marketing than competence. Dealerships have large marketing campaigns used to influence consumers. For integrity, reliability and the most up-to-date technical knowledge, look to Mekatron.
Also, if the problem is not a component but bad connections in the wiring, dealers may change the whole $1,000+ wiring harness instead of just cleaning, soldering or tightening a connector. Independents, such as Mekatron, don't have the luxury of an endless supply of parts. Out of necessity we have to go to school and really understand the circuits and components we diagnose. For this reason the final cure is much more often what your car needed, and no more. Consumers often perceive a dealer as a more effective way to service their new car. This has much more to do with marketing than competence. Dealerships have large marketing campaigns used to influence consumers. For integrity, reliability and the most up-to-date technical knowledge, look to Mekatron.
