I have many clients that use my services because I am accurate and honest about my findings. To be accurate when diagnosing any vehicle, you must look at the problem and run tests.
Testing helps find what is working normal.
Just like going to a doctor, I ask questions about what your vehicle is doing. A no start condition is different from a check engine light flashing at you.
Every issue will have it’s own starting point.
Once and awhile I will get a vehicle in that the owner has diagnosed it with Google or one of the Ai sites available on the web. >> My first response, let me take a look at it.
You can get great information from the web.
I use ChatGPT to find parts for old cars and other vehicle related info. The Ai web sites are only as good as the keywords you use.
So far I have only had 2 clients in 2026 that got a close answer to what the real issue was on there car.
Thats not bad, but it’s not a repair.
I have the advantage over Ai. I interact with the vehicle to gather information. From the testing I do, I can go to my service information systems and check specs and run follow up tests for the problem area.
Ai can not do that.
Ai can be a sounding board for the data I have gathered. Ai will look for related issues from the keywords I use to guide it’s search. I have found many TSB bulletins for know issues on vehicles for all makes and models.
Ai has yet to fix a problem I was looking for, but findings from Ai helped to narrow down my diagnosis. Now, I car write an accurate estimate for the correct repairs for the problem the vehicle came in for.
I use Google and Ai services less than 15% of the time to fix a vehicle. I have a work station that has lot’s of repair information, but sometimes it’s ok to use Ai as a cross check for findings.
Why do you want an oil change so cheep? It does not cost much anyway. Our average oil change price is $38.00 with an air filter installed. $30.00 with out an air filter. That is the, out the door price (tax, fees and service) Most cars only need 3 oil changes a year. Why skimp on an important service? 3 oil changes are less than $150.00 a year.
Changing your oil does not have to be pain full. The car care special we are running till the end of 2013 is a great deal. A full service Oil change with Air Filter if needed, all under hood Fluids topped off, Charging system checked, Battery checked, Lighting system checked, A/C system checked, Tire rotation, Brake inspection and more. It’s a huge savings and great value.
Coupon Oil Change, why use a coupon?
Yeah, you get your oil changed, but what type of product is going into your engine? Do you think that a $14.95 oil change is going to get high quality oil?
A major “chain store” retailer that does oil changes, uses recycled oil in the oil change special unless you pay extra for the new oil.
Ask for new oil and your oil change just jumped to $26.00 before tax and fees.
Every place that offers a coupon oil change is doing it at a loss. They figure, if they dangle the coupon oil change in front of you, you will spend money freely on other repairs needed.
Yeah, like that will happen, why do you think you are using a coupon.
Oil Change Loyalty
Our clients have the oil changed at least 3 times a year. During our oil change we look at the entire car. Front to rear, we look at everything we can without removing any major parts.
We do this to find any repairs that may be needed.
Yes, it is a fact-finding mission.
Yes, we want your business, but we will not lie to you to get it.
Once we inspect your car, we ask you if you would like prices for the things we see. If you say No. We note our findings as future needs on the work order and we finish the service.
No high pressure. It’s Yes or No.
Chain stores use high pressure words and sales tricks to get you to say yes today, I do not. As long as the repairs needed are not a safety risk to you, we can plan for the repairs to be done on the next visit.
Why go cheep? Be Loyal and be rewarded.
A regular client does not have to question us about why the car needs repairs, but if they have questions about the repairs needed, we are here to help them. The goal is to keep the car in good shape. Nobody want’s to sit on the side of the road waiting for a tow truck. Cars wear out and need repair. If you drive it, it will break some day.
The idea of inspecting the car during an oil change is to inform the client of upcoming repairs. This gives the client the power to plan for the repair.
I have a budget and I know I have to stick to it. Most repairs do not need to be done that second, but should be done soon. I promote preventive maintenance. Repairing the car before you break down on the side of the road.
Oil Change Challenge!
I hear people say this often, I can’t afford that much for an oil change. You must plan for your cars service and repairs. A repair savings account is a good place to start. You can also try the oil change challenge below. What goes into the jug stays in the jug.
An oil change does not cost that much. Our basic oil change is $30.00 out the door. (tax, fees and service)
A coupon special may be $14.95 before tax and fees. By the time you walk out the door your bill is close to $ 25.00 or more. So did you save any money? Maybe, but how much?
My oil change challenge: save your spare change in a large jar or 2 qt. juice jug till it is time to change your oil. I know you will have more than you need to do an oil change. Plus you will have money remaining to do extra service repairs. Do not cheat the jug, what goes in, stays in till it’s time for service.
Bring us the coupon! “Coupon Oil Change”
If you need auto repairs, bring in any oil change coupon and we will match that coupon price during your repair visit.
In fact, mention HeyAnthonyAz.com and your oil change is on me. How cool is that, get your car repairs done here and you get a free oil change.
Yes, the free oil change has a catch. It has to be during a repair visit and your repair visit needs to be at least $150.00. It’s that easy.
It’s all good under the hood. Anthony Xavier ASE Master Technician
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The normal interval for a/c air filter replacement is once a year or every 15,000 miles. In Phoenix, AZ it is very dusty, so filter changes may be needed more often. Today I found a set of original equipment a/c filters in a 1994 Lexus LS400. The car only has 96,000 miles on it and the owner only drives twice a week at best, the owner is a snow bird and this is the winter car that just sits at the house during the summer.
The car has been serviced several times with us, but the owner visits other locations. The client did not have an issue with the a/c, but it’s March and warm out so I turned it on Max just to check it. I noticed the air flow was weak when the fan was set on MAX air. So I took a peek at the a/c air filters.
I was stunned to find OE original filters in place. Some-how it was not noticed on the other visits to the shop. Overall changing the cabin air filter regularly keeps incoming air cleaner and duct air flow at peak output. If you do not remember ever-changing the a/c filters in your car, stop in at the shop and we can take care of it for you.
It’s all good under the hood. Anthony Xavier ASE Master Technician
copyright: All rights reserved @ HeyAnthonyAZ.com 2013
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