Service and RepairSERVICE: At Import Auto, we provide a complete array of preventive maintenance services for almost all vehicles, both while they are under factory warranty and outside of that warranty. As described in our Warranty Service Myths section, your warranty will remain in force if your vehicle is serviced by a reputable entity other then your dealer.
While performing service, we do an inspection of your vehicle's operating systems, and provide you with a list of safety-related (e.g., worn-out brakes, broken suspension or steering parts, or worn-out tires), reliability-related (e.g., weak battery, leaking water pump or radiator, slipping transmission, etc.), and upcoming problems that require attention. You then decide and authorize which problems, if any, to repair. We use factory/OEM-level parts, lubricants, and fluids. Our objective is to perform services, and have the car back to you the same day. On occasion or for a rare or vintage vehicle, availability of proper parts may cause us to hold the vehicle a bit longer. We test-drive every serviced vehicle to ascertain completeness and correctness of the services carried out, and the technician responsible for the service signs-off on it. Services for Out-of-Warranty Vehicles Import Auto provides a complete range of services for all types of vehicles, consistent with a vehicle's manufacturer-recommended intervals and service contents. Examples include M-B Schedules A and B. BMW Service and Service 3, and other 15,000-mile-interval services. Chargeable Services While Vehicle is Under Factory Warranty Import Auto provides a complete schedule of maintenance services for vehicles under factory warranty, consistent with the manufacturer's recommended service contents, intervals or mileage, fluids specifications, and products (e.g., brake pads, rotors, anti-freeze/coolant, etc.) Our fees for such services are generally lower than those by dealers. Our services continue to validate your warranty, and we can stamp your service record book to signify completion of recommended services. REPAIR: We provide a complete range of automotive repair services for new, aging, vintage, and custom vehicles, both of foreign origin and domestic. These services range from a basic tail-light replacement to a complete drive-train replacement (i.e., engine, transmission, differential, axles, etc.) Our objective is to complete most repairs in one day; however, a vehicle's age, availability of quality parts, or complexity of repairs may necessitate keeping a vehicle for more than one day. We always provide estimates of costs and time to complete work, and routinely meet these commitments. For our existing customers, we maintain a complete data base of a vehicle's complete service history at Import Auto, which we consult as part of our diagnostic and estimate-development phase going forward. For our first-time customers, we begin setting up the history, and capture all relevant vehicle-specific information to facilitate future service or repair calls. We test-drive every repaired vehicle to ascertain completeness and correctness of the repairs, and the technician responsible for the repairs signs-off on it. |
Why Customers Choose us...Longevity
In business since 1983 serving the automotive needs of growing Colorado Springs. We will be here tomorrow. Integrity We go the extra mile to deliver more than you expect. You receive quality personal service, accurate estimates, on time completion and much more, including free diagnostics, free wash/vacuum, free shuttle and free loaner car. Customer Loyalty and Respect Our customers are well cared for and our better than 98% AAA Customer Satisfaction Index Rating supports it. More than 70% of our business comes from existing customers and referrals. Superior Technicians Over 100 years combined experience makes our Technician crew top of the line. Two Master Technicians, two Mini Cooper trained Technicians and, all ASE Certified Technicians insure your vehicle is in good hands. State of the Art Equipment Our annual inventory and equipment inspections assure our diagnostic and repair equipment is in the best possible working condition and up to date with repair and service change requirements. Unique Customer Focus When you visit our front office you are greeted with a friendly smile and asked how you are doing. We offer freshly brewed coffee to get your personal engine started and in our customer lounge, we offer snacks and cold drinks. Our WIFI will allow you to use your computer should there be a need for you to wait. Our General Manager will often surprise you with a personal Contact just to say “Thanks for being our customer". Eco-Friendly Facility All waste oil from customer cars is recycled by being used to heat and cool the shop, as well as run other machinery within the facility. We are an environmentally aware business and do all we can to be GREEN. Safety A Priority Loss control/Safety programs are continually updated and revised so we provide the safest, cleanest, most organized, efficient workplace possible. We offer Health/Wellness tips for our employees at our regularly scheduled meetings and assist our employees if they request help with losing weight, quitting smoking or other health issues. WE HAVE WORKED HARD TO EARN THE CERTIFICATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS SHOWN BELOW and CONTINUALLY STRIVE T0 BETTER OURSELVES |