Engine and Exhaust System

• Engine Repair
  When your vehicle shows any sign of trouble, bring it to Rick's Car Care for full-service engine repair in Orcutt, CA. From diagnostic check engine light repair to precision engine part repair, our expert auto mechanics are ready to help you.
• Oil Change
  For best results, have the entire brake system - including brake linings - inspected at every other oil change.
• Exhaust System Repair
• Starter Repair
• Alternator Repair
• Engine Services
  Engine maintenance is vital to keep your car or truck operating at peak performance. It also impacts the longevity of your vehicle's engine. Trust the experts at Rick's Car Care to help you protect your investment. Call us at 805-937-6033 or visit our shop in Orcutt 93455.
• Engine Replacement
  The engine converts energy into useful mechanical motion. This amazing machine is what keeps your vehicle moving. Although generally reliable, a car engine is susceptible to damage and breakdown. When this happens, do not sit and stress over it. Take action. Take the vehicle to a mechanic for an engine replacement. Bring it to Rick's Car Care. Visit us at 147 W Clark for quality engine replacement services.
• Engine Diagnostic
  We perform scheduled services for domestic vehicles, and provide complete repair services including tires, alignments, brakes, front ends, rear ends, transmissions, diagnostic services, engine diagnostics and repairs, electronics service and repair. We have factory level diagnostic equipment and trained technicians.
• Spark Plug Replacement
• Emissions Inspection
• Timing Belt/Chain Replacement
• Fuel Injection Service/Repair
  Fuel injection is a system for admitting fuel into an engine. Since 1990, fuel injectors have completely replaced carburetors as the primary means of getting gasoline into the engine. A fuel injector atomizes the fuel by forcibly pumping it through a small nozzle (under high pressure). Failure of the fuel injection system means poor performance and ultimately destroys the engine. Make sure your vehicle's fuel injection system is maintained properly. For all your fuel injection maintenance and replacement needs, call 805-937-6033 or visit Rick's Car Care today.

Transmission and Drivetrain

• Transmission Service
  A four-wheel (4x4) drive vehicle has differential gears, both front and rear axles, and a transfer case attached to the transmission. Four-wheel drive vehicles demand maintenance on the transfer case, front differentials, rear differentials, and transmission fluids. Visit us on 147 W Clark for service on your four-wheel drive transmission services.
• Transmission Repair
  From manual to automatic transmission repair, Rick's Car Care in Orcutt, CA 93455 knows how to fix the problem. Our knowledgeable auto experts will diagnose the situation and help you make a decision. Leave the dirty work to us!
• Transmission Fluid Service
  Although most manufacturers recommend a transmission flush every 30,000 miles or every two years, some symptoms may indicate that you need a transmission flush sooner. Some of the symptoms that indicate that your car needs a transmission flush sooner are: transmission grinding or strange noises, problems shifting gears, slipping gears, surging of the car, and delay in vehicle movement. Flushing the used fluid from the transmission washes away tiny particles of dirt, clutch material, and metal shavings. For all your transmission flush needs, call 805-937-6033 or visit Rick's Car Care today - we are transmission experts.
• Transmission Replacement
  In motor vehicles, the transmission usually refers to the gear box, which uses gears and gear trains to transmit speed and torque from a rotating power source to another device. You can have your car's transmission replaced with a new, rebuilt, remanufactured, repaired or used transmission. For more information contact Rick's Car Care in Orcutt, CA. Our experienced service technicians can help you make the best decision for your vehicle and your wallet.
• Clutch Service/Repair
  There are clutches in both automatic and manual transmission cars, and different types of clutches. When shifting gears, the clutch engages and disengages from the flywheel and transfers the torque through the transmission. Clutches should help your vehicle start and shift gears smoothly. The clutch in your car receives a lot of wear and can eventually wear out. If your clutch begins slipping irregularly or is making noises that are raising suspicion, contact Rick's Car Care to see if clutch replacement is necessary.
• Differential Service/Repair
• Axle Repair

Steering and Suspension

• Suspension Service/Repair
  Many newer cars are lubed-for-life, some still require this service. Replacement steering and suspension components require periodic lubrication.
• Steering Service/Repair
  Wheel alignment (or simply alignment) is standard car maintenance that involves adjusting the angles of the wheels so that they are set to the manufacturer's specifications. The main purpose is to let the suspension and the steering systems operate at their desired angles - this reduces tire wear. Alignment is a complicated process and not all mechanics get it right. To have experts handle your car's alignment, visit Rick's Car Care.
• Steering Fluid Service
  Power steering fluid is the hydraulic fluid that transmits the power in a steering wheel. Servicing the power steering involves flushing out the old power steering fluid and adding fresh fluid. A power steering flush will definitely help prolong the life of the power steering components. Failure to have periodic power steering flushes results in important parts like the power steering pump, the seals, power steering rack, and the O-rings wearing out. To have a comprehensive power steering flush, call 805-937-6033 or visit Rick's Car Care today.

Heating and Cooling

• Air Conditioning Service/Repair
  RICK'S CAR CARE > REPAIR SERVICES > AC REPAIR If your car's air conditioning system is not keeping you cool don't let the hot weather make you miserable. Get back to cruising in comfort. Bring your car or truck by Rick's Car Care in Orcutt and we'll get your AC working again. Call now at 805-937-6033 or stop by the shop at 147 W Clark, Orcutt, CA, 93455
• Radiator Service/Repair
• Radiator Flush
  A radiator is the part of your vehicle that keeps the engine cool and protects it from excessive heating. To be cool, the radiator needs to remain clean - always. With time, sludge, rust and other solid deposits build up inside your car's radiator. These make the cooling system become clogged and less effective. This in effect hurts your vehicle's performance. A regular radiator flush is enough to keep the system in shape. For this reason, make radiator flushing a part of your routine car maintenance schedule. For all your radiator flush needs, call 805-937-6033 or visit Rick's Car Care today.
• Air Filter Replacement
• Air Conditioning Recharge
  Freon gas becomes a liquid when pressurized inside your car's A/C system but returns to its gaseous state as it leaks out. Many drivers in Orcutt are completely unaware that they are losing freon until the day when they turn on the car's AC and find only warm air blows out. Call 805-937-6033 and ask any of our auto repair specialists about recharging your car's AC. Stop by our store at 147 W Clark and we will show you the best AC recharging options for your car.

Tires

• Tire Rotation
  At Rick's Car Care, our highly trained Chevrolet service staff take care of a wide array of problems. We have professional mechanics who understand the American engineering and can perform the general maintenance like oil changes and tire rotations that keep your Chevy vehicle from needing more advanced repairs down the road. Our team has a wealth of experience working on a broad range of Chevrolet makes and models. They can diagnose what is wrong with your Chevy because they understand this iconic American brand inside and out.
• Wheel Alignment
  Avoid uneven tire wear and extend the life of your tires with a fast and affordable tire alignment at Rick's Car Care in Orcutt. Call us today at 805-937-6033 and schedule an appointment.
• Tire Service

Brakes

• Brake Service
• Brake Fluid Service
  Brake fluid will absorb water from the air over time, causing the brake system to become less effective and the fluid to become corrosive, possibly damaging the system. It is important to perform a brake fluid flush regularly to ensure that your vehicle is using fresh fluid. Talk to our technicians at Rick's Car Care about when it's time for a brake fluid flush.
• Brake Repair
• Brake Replacement

Exterior/Interior

• Glass Repair/Replacement

Electrical and Electronic

• Lighting Services
• Battery Service
  The battery supplies electric energy which powers the ignition system, the starter motor, and the lights of an automotive. If you need to jump-start your vehicle in the morning, your battery could be failing. When a battery starts deteriorating, it can either be replaced or repaired - this will depend on the severity of the damage. If you are having issues with your car battery, contact Rick's Car Care in Orcutt, CA. We provide a convenient battery testing and replacement service to get you back on the road. Battery replacement, charging, installation, testing, and recycling - we handle it all.
• Electrical Service/Repair
  Have a dead battery? Misfiring starter or alternator? For all of your auto electrical repair and maintenance needs, come to Rick's Car Care in Orcutt, CA 93455. We service your vehicle with care, providing a high level of workmanship you can trust.
• Electronic Service/Repair
  No matter how carefully you drive, your domestic car will need occasional general repairs. These general repairs may include engine diagnostics and repairs, alignments, brakes, front end and rear end diagnostic services and electronics service and repair. To have your domestic vehicle repaired and maintained, contact Rick's Car Care today. At Rick's Car Care, we have experts who can handle even the most challenging domestic vehicles.

General

• General Repairs
  Sometimes auto repair needs arise long after most auto repair shops have closed. With after-hours drop off services, you leave your car at the mechanics shop for repair even if the shop has closed. You simply fill out an envelope, put in your keys, and drop it in a drop box. The auto shop will only contact you when your car is ready or when they need additional information. At Rick's Car Care, we value your convenience and that is why we offer after-hours drop off services. A completed Drop-Off Form will help the mechanic diagnose any problems. Even if we have closed, you just drop-off your vehicle at our shop and our mechanics will work on it and contact you when it is ready.
• Auto Maintenance
  Rick's Car Care is dedicated to providing customers with quality services. From the moment you enter our Quick Lube service center, we strive to deliver exceptional auto maintenance services. Our goal is to make sure our customers are completely satisfied with their Quick Lube experience. Here is a brief list of services Rick's Car Care can provide...