Engine and Exhaust System

• Engine Repair
  When your vehicle shows any sign of trouble, bring it to Elmer's Brighton Garage for full-service engine repair in Rochester, NY. 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.
• Engine Tune-Up
• 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 Elmer's Brighton Garage to help you protect your investment. Call us at 585-244-1616 or visit our shop in Rochester 14618.
• 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 Elmer's Brighton Garage. Visit us at 1848 Monroe Ave 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
  Did you know that the Motor Vehicle Commission requires you to take your motor vehicle for an emissions inspection every year? This kind of testing is administered through a network of privately owned (but certified) auto repair shops. The auto repair shops carry their official Test Center number. Elmer's Brighton Garage is a NY state certified emissions test facility. At our auto repair shop, we can perform emissions testing on all eligible vehicles regardless of fuel type or model year. Visit our shop or call us at 585-244-1616 to make an appointment.
• Timing Belt/Chain Replacement
• Fuel Injection Service/Repair
  A fuel injector is an electronically controlled valve that supplies the engine with pressurized fuel. When driving, the oxygen sensors tell the engine if it is getting too much air, which signals the fuel injectors to give the engine spurts of pressurized fuel. Since fuel injectors are small pieces of equipment (and the part that squirts the fuel is even smaller), any little piece of dirt can clog it. A clogged fuel injector will hurt your vehicle's performance. To avoid misfires, poor emission rating, poor performance, and rough idle have the car's fuel injectors cleaned regularly. For professional fuel injection cleaning services, call 585-244-1616 or visit Elmer's Brighton Garage 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 1848 Monroe Ave for service on your four-wheel drive transmission services.
• Transmission Repair
  From manual to automatic transmission repair, Elmer's Brighton Garage in Rochester, NY 14618 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 585-244-1616 or visit Elmer's Brighton Garage 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 Elmer's Brighton Garage in Rochester, NY. 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 Elmer's Brighton Garage to see if clutch replacement is necessary.
• Differential Service/Repair
  Q: What is front and rear differential service? A: Differential services performed by one of the professional technicians at Elmer's Brighton Garage usually includes draining the old fluid from the differentials and replacing it with new fluid according to the vehicle manufacturer's recommendations and specifications. Sometimes other components surrounding the differential may need to be serviced as well.
• 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 Elmer's Brighton Garage.
• 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 585-244-1616 or visit Elmer's Brighton Garage today.

Heating and Cooling

• Air Conditioning Service/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 Elmer's Brighton Garage in Rochester and we'll get your AC working again. Call now at 585-244-1616 or stop by the shop at 1848 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY, 14618.
• Radiator Service/Repair
  Q: What does radiator service include? A: Radiator service starts with draining the system. Then we flush the radiator and engine block, inspecting all hoses to make sure they're not cracked. Next we refill the radiator with fresh coolant and finish by pressure testing the radiator cap and cooling system.
• Radiator Flush
  A car's coolant system transfers excess heat from one part of the engine and finally loses it through the radiator fins. With time, the coolant becomes old and dirty. The old coolant will negatively impact the system's performance. To make sure the system is working effectively, consider having a regular coolant system flush. A coolant flush is basic maintenance for your car's cooling system. Call 585-244-1616 or visit Elmer's Brighton Garage in Rochester, NY 14618 for all your coolant system flush and fill needs.
• Air Filter Replacement

Tires

• Tire Rotation
  Tire rotation is the practice of moving the wheels and tires of an automobile from one position to another, to ensure even tire wear, which extends the useful life of a set of tires. Rotation is important because each tire on a car carries a different amount of weight, making them wear at different rates. By rotating them, you basically even out those differences. Your owner's manual will tell you how often to rotate your tires, but as a rule of thumb, it should be done every 5,000 to 8,000 miles.
• Wheel Alignment
  The public transportation that provided adequate access from city to country lost its appeal when the private automobile came along. Cars offered access to any where, not just places along a set route, and the freedom to travel at will. Cars also required servicing with gasoline, tires, batteries, and repairs, so the 1920s and 1930s saw the establishment of service stations on Monroe Avenue. Lee & Elmer's Garage, on Union Street in Rochester in 1932, moved to Brighton, purchasing land that the business has occupied since the 1930s. In those early days Lee Irwin and Elmer De Hollander offered car repair as well as car sales and car inspections (on September 1, 1939 Monroe County began requiring inspection of brakes, headlights, windshield wipers, and wheel alignment). Close to their customers who lived in the neighborhood as well as accessible to the many drivers who traveled to and from Pittsford, Lee & Elmer's offered necessary services for the motoring public.
• Tire Service
  It is recommended that tires, including the spare, be periodically inspected by a tire service professional during routine maintenance intervals such as oil changes and tire rotations. We will inspect the tire tread and sidewalls for irregular tread wear, cracking, scrapes, bulges, cuts, snags, foreign objects or other damage resulting from use. We will remove any stones, glass, foreign objects, etc. embedded in the tread to prevent further damage. Even minor damage can lead to further injury and eventual tire failure. Tires with excessive cracking on the tread or sidewall(s) should be removed from service. This is typically caused by under inflation, over loading, improper storage, and/or improper long-term parking.
• Tire Inspection

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 Elmer's Brighton Garage about when it's time for a brake fluid flush.
• Brake Repair
  If you are looking for excellent auto repair services in the Irondequoit, NY area, make the short drive to Elmer's Brighton Garage to find what you are looking for, along with outstanding customer service and vehicle knowledge. Whether it's brake repair, front end work or scheduled maintenance, we've got the skill and expertise to treat your vehicle right and to give you a great experience.
• Brake Replacement

Exterior/Interior

• Glass Repair/Replacement
• Car Detailing

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 Elmer's Brighton Garage in Rochester, NY. 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 Elmer's Brighton Garage in Rochester, NY 14618. 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 Elmer's Brighton Garage today. At Elmer's Brighton Garage, we have experts who can handle even the most challenging domestic vehicles.

General

• General Repairs
  Thank you to our customers from Fairport! For years, Fairport residents have chosen Elmer's Brighton Garage for auto repairs. We appreciate their loyalty and repay Fairport drivers by offering reliable, affordable auto repairs.
• Auto Maintenance
  Elmer's Brighton Garage 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 Elmer's Brighton Garage can provide...
• Belts and Hoses Service
  Check hoses and belts. A belt that fails can affect the electrical system, air conditioning and power steering, as well as the cooling system. Cooling system hoses may be deteriorating from within, so old hoses and clamps in marginal condition might need to be replaced.