Quick question?
Are you seeing this icon lit up on your dashboard?
A dashboard today is actually called the DIC or "Digital Information Center" and that light is your "Service Engine Soon" warning light.
It's illuminating because something has gone wrong on your vehicle.
When something does go wrong, the on-board computers set and store something referred to as DTC's.
Diagnostic Trouble Codes.
These codes can help pinpoint what is going wrong and what failing part is most likely causing it.
JAB Automotive Repair
My name is John Albert Burnham
My life consists of many cool things...
I play the drums in multiple bands
I animate and render computer generated cars...
and I "fix" real cars!
But the next question is
"Can I help you?"
The answer?
Only if you let me
My reputation is word of mouth...
"I have been working on cars since I was 16 years old
Why are automotive repairs so damn expensive!
Automotive repair fees at any repair shop come down to these three simple :
● Diagnosis
A small fee that is charged to figure out what is actually wrong with your car. Typically, between $50 and $100, this fee is waived or applied to the repair once you agree to let them do the repair.
● Parts
Probably purchased through a discount wholesaler where the cost to the customer is then doubled (typically more). If a shop actually agrees to using customer supplied replacement parts (which is rare) it typically comes with a firm disclaimer that they will not be held responsible if the parts should fail, and they will charge you again to fix it. All work guarantees are off the table.
● Labor
The process of taking your car apart and putting it all back together, fixed. Shops quote jobs based on an hourly rate at how long a job “should” take to perform. Auto repair shops know all this, and their hourly fee to fix your car properly can be steep. Repair demands don’t go away, and they know you just and must get your car fixed.
That all being said, you are ultimately paying a high fee for their service because of:
- Overhead
- Bloated replacement part fees
- Mechanic hourly costs
- Insurance
- SAE Certifications/ Licenses
- Expensive scanners
- Tools
- Upkeep
All of these are valid as the price of doing business, making them money, plus giving the customer a level of peace of mind. That piece of mind comes at a higher cost, but sometimes you just don't have the extra $500 or $1000 bucks to get the work done.
This is where I may be able to help you...
I have no overhead
Automotive repairs are expensive
My Personal Disclaimer (Please Read)
Please be aware, and I now disclose; I am NOT a state certified/licensed SAE mechanic, and because I am also not an LLC/corporate entity I will (in some cases) require the customer to sign a legal disclosure document acknowledging and agreeing to this fact before I will begin repairing their vehicle. I understand representing myself as a certified licensed SAE mechanic is illegal in the start of Michigan.
I will always research and confirm with “myself” that I am confident about any repair before I ever agree to do the work.
I'm offering my experience at a much more reasonable rate to you.
Be Advised
This website list only states the name of the service, many of these services have additional caveats (addressed as *, ** or ***) that the customer needs to be aware of. These caveats are clearly listed in the downloadable PDF version of this website and will explain any additional steps, requirements or concerns a service might entail.
Every service I've listed below I have successfully completed at least once
- Coil packs
- Spark plug (and wires if required)
- Valve cover gaskets
- Oil pan gasket
- IAC valve
- MAF sensor
- MAP sensor
- Cam Phasers
- Alternator
- Starter motor
- Water pump
- Thermostat
- Coolant hoses
- Serpentine belt
- Belt tensioners
- Pads and rotors front and/or rear
- Calipers
- Brake lines
- Master Cylinder
- Emergency brake adjustment (for some models)
- Full bleeding procedure (only when required)
- Tie Rods (inner and outer)
- Shocks / Struts (front and/or rear)
- Springs (usually comes with shocks)
- Links and bushings
- Sway bar bushings
- Watts Link
- Mufflers
- Resonators
- Piping
- Flanges
- Hanger rubbers
- Refrigerant (install)
- Blower motor
- A/C Compressor
- A/C leak detection
- Cabin filter
- Battery ***
- Headlight bulbs
- Taillight bulbs
- Blinker bulbs
- Running light bulbs
- Fog light bulbs
- Car stereo / Amp Speaker's installation
- Diagnose electrical issues
I've replaced wheel bearings
I've replaced brake pads and rotors
Oil Changes:
I cannot offer oil changes as a single service and make it cost worthy for me or the customer. But I will offer it as an additional service if I am already working on their vehicle, and/or include it in my original quote. I would charge $25.00 to do an oil change + cost of oil and filter.
Is there an unmentioned service you need?
In the event I have not listed the repair service you may need for your vehicle, feel free to contact me and I’ll evaluate the situation and see if I can be of any help to resolve your issue.
Remember, “Everything” I’ve listed as a service:
I’ve done at least once
I know that I can help some of you and I will gladly do that.
If you’re in a financial bind with a broken car
Contact me anytime!
John Burnham
john.b@jabmediaservices.coms
Let me see what I can do for you!
What am I doing now?
2016 Jeep Compass Oil Leak
My current project is replacing the rubber seal on the oil pan of a 2016 Jeep Compass. It's leaking oil and has caused a nice mess. I will also be doing a complete oil change and filter on this car because to do the job I have to drain the oil pan.
