Gilbert Auto Repair – Your Car Repair and Auto Repair Shop – H&I Automotive
H&I Automotive recently opened its doors to its Gilbert, AZ location to better deliver the same great auto repair and detailing services as our Mesa location. We genuinely care about our customers and believe in taking care of them from the beginning of the process to the end. Our ASE Certified Technicians will always keep you informed of any repairs before we make them. We also perform preventative maintenance, tire rotations, and oil changes as well as major repairs like brakes, check engine lights and engine repairs.
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About H&I Automotive Gilbert, AZ
Our repair shop employs a team of highly qualified, ASE-certified technicians. They have the skills and expertise to restore your vehicle to working condition and perform ongoing automobile maintenance.
H & I Automotive was established in 2009 by Spencer Doucet. He started the company with the ultimate goal of giving his customers quality auto repair at a great value. Spencer has been a technician for nearly 20 years and is factory-trained for Nissan, Infiniti, Toyota, Lexus, Mazda, and is one of only a handful of General Motors World Class Technicians in Mesa, AZ.
The name H & I stands for Honesty and Integrity, which not only describes how he conducts his business but his lifestyle too.
We use the latest in computer diagnostic technology to ensure your vehicle’s issue is correctly identified for best performance. Knowing what to fix is just as important as performing a proper repair, and we thoroughly inspect your car, truck, or SUV to make sure you get back on the road as soon as possible.
H&I Automotive has provided top-quality auto repair services since 2009. From the beginning, we have been committed to honesty and integrity while providing superior customer service. We want to be your one-stop shop car repair source regardless of the make and model of your vehicle.
Our repair shop employs a team of highly qualified, ASE certified technicians. They have the skills and expertise to restore your vehicle to working condition. A complete estimate will be offered before we begin any work and because we believe in transparency, we will keep you informed every step of the way throughout the repair process. We include a nationwide 36-month/36,000 mile and an in house 60-month/60,000 mile parts and labor warranty on all work completed.
Are you ready to experience the best Gilbert car repair available? Please give us a call or make an appointment here.
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT
The Absolute Best Car Service in Gilbert, AZ
What sets H&I Automotive apart from all of the others in Gilbert, AZ?
Trust: When it comes to auto repair in Gilbert, AZ, it’s all about earning loyalty and trust in Gilbert by doing our very best every day. We are determined to earn and keep your trust. We provide a fair price and expert performance at our auto repair shop.
Talent: At H&I Automotive, you can rest easy knowing that our highly skilled, experienced auto service professionals are handling your car. Our technicians bring years of experience, skill, and education to the Gilbert auto repair table.
Time: We take the time we need to provide you with top-quality car repair in Gilbert, AZ, and we take the time to talk to you about what that means. We listen to you so we understand your needs and goals for your auto repair.
Recently Serviced Vehicles for Gilbert Auto Repair
2015 Chevrolet Tahoe
- Rear brakes are due for service, see digital inspection report.
- Test drove vehicle. Raised on lift and performed vehicle inspection. Filled out vehicle condition report and submitted to service advisor.
- Raised vehicle on lift. Remove rear wheels. Disassemble rear brakes. Resurface rotors. Add brake material conditioner. Lube rear brake hardware and brake pad backing plates. Installed new brake pads and brake pad hardware. Compressed caliper piston and installed caliper. Installed rear wheels and torqued to specification. Road tested vehicle to verify proper brake operation.
2019 Hyundai Santa Fe
- Remove cables and hold down(s). Replace battery. Clean cables and install with terminal pads. Re-install hold down(s).
- Perform inspection and note results on tablet.
2006 Ford Pickup
- Inspect Ac system for leaks. Check compressor pressures. Recover freon from system. Remove and replace schrader valves as needed. Vacuum test system. Charge freon to proper capacity. Inspect AC lines and condition of belt. Verify proper operation of AC system. Recovered lbs. of freon, filled to lbs. Initial high side pressure was psi. and low side was psi.
- Perform inspection and note results on tablet.
- Road test vehicle. Change oil and oil filter. Rotate tires as needed. Lubricate chassis as needed. Perform Vehicle inspection. Adjust tire pressure. Fill windshield washer fluid.
- Inspect brakes and advise…
- Install new ac o-ring on accumulator.
2005 Ford Pickup
- Test drove and verified the concern. Performed diagnosis and found the blower motor is faulty and the fan cage is damaged.
- Perform inspection and note results on tablet.
- Removed and replaced the blower motor and fan cage. test drove and verified normal operation.
- Added 2 quarts of oil to bring back to operating range.
2015 Honda CR-V
- Road test vehicle. Change oil and oil filter. Rotate tires as needed. Lubricate chassis as needed. Perform Vehicle inspection. Adjust tire pressure. Fill windshield washer fluid.
- Perform inspection and note results on tablet.
2017 Ford F-150
- -Confirmed customer concern about brakes grinding, found rear brakes are at metal to metal.
- -Confirmed customer concern found LR door latch has failed, accessed circuit for switch and it is okay, failed lower door latch.
- Road test vehicle. Change oil and oil filter. Rotate tires as needed. Lubricate chassis as needed. Perform Vehicle inspection. Adjust tire pressure. Fill windshield washer fluid.
- Test drove vehicle. Raised on lift and performed vehicle inspection. Filled out vehicle condition report and submitted to service advisor.
- Raised vehicle on lift. Remove rear wheels. Disassemble rear brakes. Resurface rotors. Add brake material conditioner. Lube rear brake hardware and brake pad backing plates. Installed new brake pads and brake pad hardware. Compressed caliper piston and installed caliper. Installed rear wheels and torqued to specification. Road tested vehicle to verify proper brake operation.
- Replace drive belt
- Replace left rear door lower latch
- Replace lug nuts
2015 Toyota Sienna
- Road test vehicle. Change oil and oil filter. Rotate tires as needed. Lubricate chassis as needed. Perform Vehicle inspection. Adjust tire pressure. Fill windshield washer fluid.
- Gain access to cabin filter housing. Remove cover and filter. Clean out debris. Apply BG frigi-fresh to new filter and install new filter back in housing.
- Found power door function switch was in the off position. Switch is located below steering wheel by drivers left knee on the kick panel.
- Perform inspection and note results on tablet.
2008 Jeep Wrangler
- Verified code B1B02 and verified the clockspring is faulty.
- Part is on nation back order. Will contact vehicle owner when part arrives. Removed and replaced the clockspring and all steering wheel and column covers.
- Road test vehicle. Check all suspension and steering parts for wear. Check tire pressure and tire condition. Check ride height. Check alignment of all four wheels. Adjust caster, camber, toe-in, and thrust angle as needed on all four wheels. Center steering wheel and adjust steering angle as needed. Road test when complete. Includes 1 re-check with toe adjust if needed within 12 months
- Perform inspection and note results on tablet.
2010 Lexus RX 450h
- Verified the concern. Diagnosed and found the right front lower control arm and ball joint are bent.
- Test drove vehicle. Raised on lift and performed vehicle inspection. Filled out vehicle condition report and submitted to service advisor.
- Removed and replaced the right front lower control arm and ball joint.
- Road test vehicle. Check all suspension and steering parts for wear. Check tire pressure and tire condition. Check ride height. Check alignment of all four wheels. Adjust caster, camber, toe-in, and thrust angle as needed on all four wheels. Center steering wheel and adjust steering angle as needed. Road test when complete.
2017 Toyota Highlander
- Add cleaner to transmission. Test drive to verify operation and circulate cleaner. Use fluid exhange machine to remove old fluid and add new. Add fluid conditioner and verify proper level. Test drive to verify proper operation.
- Inspect hoses and clamps. Add cleaner to coolant and run through engine, radiator, and heater core. Installed coolant flush machine in-line to coolant system. Pulled vacuum on system to remove old coolant. Pushed 3 gallons of new coolant through cooling system. Add conditioner to system. Check thermostat and electric cooling fan operation. Test drive and verify proper operation of cooling system.
- Removed air intake boot to access throttle body. Attached intake cleaning tool to clean throttle body and decarbon intake system. Perform throttle relearn as needed. Disconnected fuel lines and installed injector cleaning tool. Started vehicle and ran off injector cleaner. Removed tool and reconnected fuel lines. Added treatment to fuel tank. Cleared engine codes set during service. Test drove to verify proper operation.
- Road test vehicle. Change oil and oil filter. Rotate tires as needed. Lubricate chassis as needed. Perform Vehicle inspection. Adjust tire pressure. Fill windshield washer fluid.
- Test drove vehicle. Raised on lift and performed vehicle inspection. Filled out vehicle condition report and submitted to service advisor.
2015 Audi Q7
- Was able to verify customer concern, found pcv system component faulty causing excessive vacuum in engine. Recommend replacing crankcase vent valve / oil separator including any needed seals/ gaskets/ breather hoses.
- Verified oil leak from engine, due to severity of leak(s) we recommend pressure washing engine and then re-checking to find source of leak.
- Test drove vehicle. Raised on lift and performed vehicle inspection. Filled out vehicle condition report and submitted to service advisor.
- Customer declined additional maintenance / repair recommendations this visit.
2013 Toyota Corolla
- Test drove and verified the noise concern from the rear. Cleaned and adjusted the rear brake shoes and lubed the backing plates. Test drove and verified the brake noise is gone. Front pads are new last visit.
- Found fault code P0456. Performed EVAP leak test diagnosis using the smoke machine and found the leak detection pump is faulty. Also the gas cap doesn't make the "1 click" noise when tight.
- Perform inspection and note results on tablet.
- Removed and replaced the EVAP leak detection pump and gas cap. Cleared the fault code and verified no EVAP system leaks.
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