European Auto Repair Simi Valle Simi Valley
Foreign Auto Repairs in Simi Valley
C & M Automotive & Transmissions is an AAA Auto Club certified full-service independent auto repair facility. We have a full staff of quality technicians to provide maintenance and repair services for Mercedes, Porsche, Volvo, and Audi. We pride ourselves in providing complete automotive and truck repair with an emphasis on customer service, communication and affordable prices. At C & M the customer is our number one priority. Whether you are visiting us for routine maintenance or repair, our service professionals are ready to assist you.
C & M Automotive &Transmissions does a full inspection of your vehicle. We inspect your belts and hoses, which we suggest you also check them on a monthly basis. If you see a worn, glazed, or frayed belt, please bring your vehicle in and we will replace this item for you. Another tip for a reliable vehicle is to check transmission fluid monthly with a warm, running engine with the parking brake on. When you check the transmission levels also make a quick inspection to see that the antifreeze/coolant level is at its proper level. C & M Automotive &Transmissions will also check to see if your air filter needs to be replaced. We are also going to check your brake fluid to make sure it is full and not contaminated. We will also check to make sure that all your lights are clean and working, including brake lights, turn signals, and emergency flashers.
C & M Automotive &Transmissions recommends that you change the oil every 3,000 miles or 3 months, whichever comes first. Keep your tires inflated to the recommended pressure to eliminate premature wear and most importantly to promote tire safety during quick or panic stops when avoiding obstructions in the road way. Always keep your windshield washer fluid reservoir full.
C & M Automotive & Transmissions gives your European vehicle the care and maintenance that it deserves and you desire. With the arrival of electronic ignition and electric fuel injection computer systems, the day of working on your car in the back yard is a difficult task for most European vehicle owners. To work on these cars properly usually requires advanced equipment and hands-on training.
C & M Automotive &Transmissions will use many under performing vehicle indicators and hand held computers to diagnose you car and keep it in top running condition. One indicator is Spark Plugs: Spark plugs are good indicators of engine condition along with engine wear and tear. Removing and inspecting spark plugs tells us a lot about how well the engine is running and what may be causing problems or potential future engine problems. We know that spark plugs should be removed and inspected every 30,000 miles. Many experts claim that their European automobiles are low maintenance and most are told to change spark plugs at 100,000 miles. 30,000 mile change outs prevent the plugs from seizing in the block, which is an expensive repair down the road.
C & M Automotive &Transmissions European specialists only use the appropriate OE replacement plug when changing out your spark plugs. That is also our policy when replacing the distributor cap and rotor: Both the distributor cap and the rotor are usually plastic and so they will deteriorate with age and use. Cracks, even though not apparent to the human eye, may develop in these items which will allowing moisture in causing problems. The metal contacts on both the distributor cap and rotor can then corrode, causing misfires. These parts should be replaced at recommended intervals or if showing any excessive wear.
Spark Plug Wire Sets should also be replaced at recommended intervals or if showing any excessive wear: Spark plug wires have become less of a problem than in previous years. New materials and sizing have reduced failures. Electronic ignitions have increased operating ranges, which mandates that proper spark plug wires be used to handle the increased voltage loads.
C & M Automotive Transmissions works on the following European makes and models.
Audi
100, 200, 5000, S4, 4000CS, Quattro, A2, A3, S3, A4, S4, RS4, A5, S5, A6, S6, RS6, A8, S8, Q5, Q7, Quattro/Coupé GT, R8, TT, TTS,
BMW
1 Series, 3 Series, M3, 5 Series, M5, 6 Series, M6, 7 Series, 8 Series, 303, 315, 319, 326, 321, 326, 327, 328, 329, 335, 340, 501, 502, 503, 507, 600, 700, 1500, 1600, 1800, 2000, 2002, 2500, 2800, 3.0S, 3.0Si, 3.3Li, 3200 CS, Isetta, M1, X3, X5, X6, Z1, Z3, Z4, Z8
Mercedes-Benz
A-Class, B-Class, C-Class, CL-Class, CLC-Class, CLK-Class, CLK-GTR, CLS-Class, E-Class, G-Class, GL-Class, GLK-Class, M-Class, ML-Class, R-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, SLK-Class, SLR-McLaren, V-Class
Porsche
356, 911, 912, 930, 914, 924, 928, 944, 959, 968, Boxster, Carrera GT, Cayenne , Cayman, Panamera
Volkswagen
181, Thing, Beetle, Caddy, Corrado, Dasher, Eos, Fox,Golf, Rabbit, Caribe, Golf, Plus, Jetta, Bora, Vento, Karmann Ghia, Lupo, New Beetle, Passat, Quantum, Phaeton, Polo, Scirocco, Sharan, Tiguan, Touareg, Touran,, Transporter, Caravelle, Microbus, Vanagon, Eurovan, Type 3, Type 4, Routan
Jaguar
E-Type, Mark 1, Mark 2, Mark IV, Mark V, Mark VII, Mark VIII, Mark IX, Mark X, S-Type, X-Type, XF, XJ Series, XJ220, XJR-15, XJS, XK Series, XK120, XK140, XK150
Triumph
Herald, Spitfire, Stag, TR3, TR4, TR6, TR7, TR8
