Belts & Hose

Do your Belts & Radiator & Heater Hoses Need Service?

  • Do you hear a loud screech when starting the engine, Noisey Belts?
  • Is their something dripping where you park?
  • Are you having to continually add coolant to the Radiator or Reservoir Tank?

Our Expert Safety Inspection Includes:

  • Complete Inspection & Diagnosis of your Cooling System & Fan Belts.
  • Repair & Replacement of all cooling system parts & fan belts.
  • Coolant Leaks & Coolant System Flushes.
  • Drive Belts, Belt Idler & Tensioner Bearing Replacement

Why Dave’s Lamont St Auto Repair?
  • We Are Experts in Cooling System Service  & Fan Belt Replacement.
  • 3 ASE Certified Technicians with over 100 Years Combined Experience.
  • Same Day Service, All work Guaranteed 12 months/12,000 Miles.

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Battery

Does your battery need service?

When you turn the key to start the engine does it:

  • Just click, but nothing happens.
  • Does nothing at all.
  • Headlights or dash lights dim while driving.
  • Battery light on dash is on.

Our expert battery & charging systems repair service includes:

  • Complete diagnostic inspection.
  • Repair & replacement of battery, charging system, & starting system parts.

Why Dave’s?

  • We have 3 ASE certified technicians on staff with over 60 years combined experience in battery/charging/starting systems.
  • We offer same service in most cases & guarantee our work for 12 months/12,000 miles
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Alignment

Going on a Road Trip!

Americans love their cars & nothing goes with cars better than the road trip.
Freedom from daily schedules, new sights & the open road-it’s great!
But theirs nothing like car trouble to bring the fun to a grinding halt.

Our expert Safety Inspection will help you prepare for your big adventure.

A great place to start is with the tires. Inspect them for tread wear & proper inflation.
Is it time to rotate your tires?
Shocks & Struts may play a major role in both driving comfort & safety.

Is it time for a wheel alignment?
Fighting a car that’s pulling to one side all day can be tiring & dangerous.

Don’t forget to check the brakes!

If there is any doubt, get a brake inspection before you leave.

Don’t forget to have all your fluids checked, if you are close to having the oil changed, do it before you go on your trip.

At Dave’s Lamont St Auto Repair we have the knowledge & expertise to perform your trip inspection.

Our technicians are ASE Certified & our shop is AAA Auto Club Approved.
We follow industry standards & factory maintenance schedules to properly service your Car, Truck or SUV.

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Shocks & Struts

When driving down the road do you feel like the little dog in the back window bouncing up & down:

  • Maybe it’s time to replace your struts & shocks.
  • Without struts & shocks your wheels would be bouncing all over the place.
  • Good shocks equal good ride.
  • The shocks push your tires down to the road to maximize traction.
  • You may notice the front end diving when braking or the rear end squatting when you accelerate.

Our Expert Suspension Repair Service Includes:

  • Complete Inspection of all Struts & Shocks.
  • Repair & Replacement of any worn components.

Why Dave’s Lamont St Auto Repair:

  • We are Experts In Inspecting your Suspension.
  • We have 3 Experienced ASE Certified Technicians with over 100 years combined experience in all phases of maintenance & repair of your vehicles.
  • We offer same day service & guarantee all our week 12 months/12,000 miles.
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Brakes

Brakes really aren’t optional equipment & taking care of the isn’t optional either.

A regular brake inspection is on every car’s maintenance schedule.

Watch out for these problems:

  • Low or spongy brake pedal
  • Hard brake pedal
  • A brake warning light that stays on
  • Constantly squealing or grinding brakes
  • Vibrations or clunking sounds when you apply your brakes

Our Expert Brake Inspections & Repair Service Includes:

  • Complete brake system inspection
  • Repair & replacement of worn or damaged brake parts
  • Brake fluid flushing

Why Dave’s?

  • We have 3 ASE certified technicians with over 60 years experience in Brake System Service & Repairs
  • We offer same day service & guarantee our work 12 months/12,000 miles
  • We will perform a complete brake inspection free of charge
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Engine Repair

Does your Engine need Service?

  • Does you engine make funny noise?
  • Are you having to continually add Oil to the Engine?
  • Does your Engine run rough, stall at stops, or suffer from poor acceleration.

Our Expert Tuneup & Engine Service Includes:

  • Diagnosing any type of unusual engine noise.
  • Diagnosis for Oil Leaks.
  • Diagnosis for Rough Running, Stalling & Poor Performance,

Why Dave’s Lamont St Auto Repair?

  • We are Experts at Diagnosing Engine Drivability & Poor Performance
  • Problems.
  • We offer Same Day Service in most cases.
  • We Provide Up front Estimates for All Repairs.
  • We have over 100 Years combined Experience, 3 ASE Certified
  • Technicians.
  • 12 Month/12,000 Mile Written Warranty
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Headlamps

Are you having trouble seeing at night while driving?

  • There are a number of factors that contribute to the high nighttime accident rate in San Diego.
  • Things like drowsy driving & a higher rate of impaired driving.
  • Visibility is a major contributing factor.

Our Expert Technicians will concentrate on Visibility:

  • Visit us for a complete diagnostic check of your lighting systems.
  • To make sure your lighting systems are giving you the greatest visibility.
  • To make sure your headlamps are as bright as they can be.
  • Headlamps dim over time.
  • Headlamp lenses yellow or become hazy over time.

Why Dave’s Lamont St Auto Repair?

  • Our Expert Technicians can check all lighting systems on your car.
  • Make sure windshield washers work properly.
  • We recommend replacing wiper bales at least twice a year.
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Drive Axles, CV Boots, Driveshafts

Do your Drive Axles, CV Boots or Driveshafts Need Service?

  • Do you hear a loud clicking noise when turning left or right?
  • Do you feel a vibration at higher speeds?
  • Do you have torn CV Boots leaking grease?

Our Expert Drivetrain Service Includes:

  • Complete Inspection of your Drive Axles, CV Boots & Driveshafts.
  • Repair & Replacement of Drive Axles, CV Boots, U-Joints &
  • Driveshafts.

Why Dave’s Lamont St Auto Repair?

  • We are Experts in Driveshafts, CV Boots & Drive Axle Repairs.
  • We will provide an up front estimate for any & all repairs needed.
  • 3 ASE Certified Technicians with over 100 years combined Experience.
  • Written Guarantee 12 Months/12,000 Miles.
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Cabin Air Filters

Do you smell something bad when you turn on your Air Conditioner or Heater?

What is a cabin air filter?

  • A filter for a house in the middle of the woods?
  • A fresh, piney scent?
  • A filter for the passenger compartment of your car?   The answer is 3.
  • A cabin air filter cleans the outside air before it enters into the passenger compartment.
  • It filters out dust, pollen, spores, bacteria, pollutants, sparrows, exhaust gases & odors.

Our Expert Service Includes:

  • Replacing dirty, old, nasty smelling cabin air filters.
  • Sanitizing your AC & Heater vent ducts.
  • Making sure drivers & all passengers have a Pleasant Smelling Environment while inside your vehicle.

Why Dave’s Lamont St Auto Repair?

  • We are Experts in Maintaining your AC systems.
  • We are ASE Certified in all phases of Auto Repair.
  • Same Day Service, Work Guaranteed 12 months/12,000 miles.
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Cooling System

Is Your Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge Reading Hot, past ½ on gauge for most cars:

Does Your Cooling System Need Service:

  • Is your temperature gauge reading hot?
  • Does your Water Pump Leak?
  • Is your Radiator Leaking?
  • Coolant Reservoir Bottle always empty, constantly have to fill up?
  • Radiator Hoses swollen or Bloated?

Our Expert Cooling System Repair Service Includes:

  • Complete Diagnostic Inspection of all cooling system components
  • Pressure testing system for leaks
  • Recommended Factory Service Intervals for Coolant Replacement

Why Dave’s Lamont St Auto Repair?

  • We have the Knowledge & Expertise to Diagnose All Cooling System Malfunctions
  • Over 90 Years Combined Mechanical Experience
  • 3 Highly Trained ASE Certified technicians
  • Upfront Estimates Before Any Repairs are Performed
  • We offer same day service & guarantee our work with a 12 month/12,000 mile written warranty
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