Engine and Exhaust System

• Engine Repair
  Automotive Instincts provides a full range of services for your Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Acura, Scion, Lexus, Infiniti, Kia, Hyundai, Mazda, Subaru car, truck, or sport utility from major engine repair to simple oil and filter change.  Some of the services we provide for your vehicle are listed below.
• Oil Change
  Just as with your engines oil change, the transmission oil filter needs to be changed. Not changing the filter or cleaning the screen can reduce your transmission fluid flow and increase temperatures quickly. Also, by performing a visual inspection inside the oil pan, we have the ability to catch major problems before they occur, potentially saving customer’s thousands of dollars.
• Engine Tune-Up
• Exhaust System Repair
• Emissions Inspection
• Timing Belt/Chain Replacement

Transmission and Drivetrain

• Transmission Service
  Transmission Service and Repairs CAN be very expensive, sometimes several $1,000’s. HOWEVER, there are many minor causes of transmission problems that might scare you needlessly. Here are just a few that we have seen that could be at the root of your transmission or shifting problem.
• Transmission Repair
  We offer full transmission repair and service in the San Fernando Valley for Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Acura, Scion, Lexus, Infiniti, Kia, Hyundai, Mazda, Subaru and more
• Transmission Fluid Service
  Usually when you have transmission problems due to neglected fluid, the problem is severe and expensive to repair. That is why it is less expensive to perform periodic Transmission Flushes. Because seals start to harden inside, this causes delays going into gear, shifting issues, and eventually (or sometimes suddenly) complete internal transmission breakdown.
• Transmission Replacement
• Clutch Service/Repair
• Differential Service/Repair
• Axle Repair

Steering and Suspension

• Suspension Service/Repair
  We are a full service repair facility, but here’s a few services we will mentionr: Preventative Maintenance such as: Oil Changes, Air Conditioning and Heating Systems, Fuel System Cleaning, Fluid Replacement, Dealer Scheduled Maintenance & much more. Repair Services such as: Brakes, Diagnostics and  System Evaluations, Steering and Suspension, Cooling & Heating Systems, Shocks & Struts, Radiators, Transmissions to Engine Rebuilds & more…   Check out our services page for more details.
• Steering Service/Repair

Heating and Cooling

• Air Conditioning Service/Repair
  Cooling System-Air Conditioning Repair Service in the San Fernando Valley at Automotive Instincts for Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Acura, Scion, Lexus, Infiniti, Kia, Hyundai, Mazda, Subaru and more.
• Radiator Service/Repair
  Over time, antifreeze loses it’s efficiency. If you don’t drain & replace your old antifreeze it can lead to corrosion. During a cooling system flush and fill, our technicians will drain the your radiators antifreeze, flush the cooling system, and fill the radiator with new antifreeze. The cooling fan circulates air through the radiator and passes excess heat out of the engine. If the cooling fan malfunctions, your engine will overheat. During an inspection of the cooling system, our experts will check the cooling fan for damage and the fan belt cracks, wear and tear, if we find anything that needs repairing or replacing we will let you know, The radiator is responsible for cooling the antifreeze as it circulates throughout the cooling system, if you have a leak or a broken radiator hose this can lead to major engine failure. To avoid any major engine failure, we will run a radiator pressure test, this checks for potential leaks or radiator damage, if we find any damage we can suggest to you any repairs needed. In the end, if you neglect basic cooling system and radiator maintenance you put your vehicle at risk of potential radiator replacement and major engine or radiator repairs down the road.

Tires

• Tire Repair
• Wheel Alignment
• Tire Replacement
• Tire Service
• Tire Balancing

Brakes

• Brake Service
  We also don’t shave costs by hiring just anyone to do your brake work. Our technicians are qualified ASE Certified or Master technicians. This gives you an eagle eye looking over your car and making the right decisions when it comes to your braking system.
• Brake Repair
  We provide full brake service and repair in the San Fernando Valley for Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Acura, Scion, Lexus, Infiniti, Kia, Hyundai, Mazda, Subaru and more.

Electrical and Electronic

• Lighting Services
• Battery Service
• Electrical Service/Repair

General

• General Repairs
  Not only are we among the less than 5% of auto repair shops in Southern California that are AAA approved, but both of our shops have been recognized as being in AAA’s top 50 shops by being awarded the prestigious “Creme de la Creme” award. Members and non-members of AAA can rest assure that AAA Approved auto repair facilities are dependable and efficient.
• Auto Maintenance