Your Warranty Requires It. Your Engine Deserves It.

It depends on what’s been done. If you completed a proper 60k service at or around 60,000 miles, you’re between intervals — a standard oil change, filter check, and brake inspection is appropriate now. If the 60k service was skipped or incomplete, we can perform a catch-up service covering everything due from the 60k list now, then set a proper baseline for the 90k interval. Tell us your service history and we’ll build the right plan.

Under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, manufacturers cannot require you to use a dealership for routine maintenance to maintain your warranty — you can have maintenance performed by any qualified service provider, including a mobile technician. What’s required is that you follow the manufacturer’s recommended service schedule and maintain records of the work performed. We document every service with parts used, fluid specifications, mileage, and date — records that fully satisfy warranty documentation requirements.

Start with a full fluid and component condition assessment — which we do at the start of every service. Dark transmission fluid at 80,000 miles tells us it was never changed. Spark plugs that look original at 70,000 miles tell us the 60k service was missed. We assess what’s actually in the vehicle right now, build a catch-up service around what’s genuinely overdue, and set a proper forward schedule from there. Don’t assume — assess.

The serpentine belt drives external accessories — alternator, power steering pump, AC compressor. If it breaks, the engine keeps running but those systems stop. The timing belt (or chain) synchronizes the engine’s internal valve timing with the crankshaft. If it fails on an interference engine, pistons and valves collide — typically destroying the engine completely. Timing belt replacement intervals vary by manufacturer (60k–105k miles) and are among the most critical maintenance items on any vehicle that uses one. We check it at 90k because that’s when most vehicles reach or pass the replacement interval.

Technically possible, but not recommended. The 30k service exists because air filters, cabin filters, and fluid condition don’t wait for the 60k milestone — they degrade based on actual operating hours and cycles. A clogged air filter at 40,000 miles is hurting fuel economy and engine airflow whether you’ve “officially” serviced it or not. The 30k interval is specifically designed to catch these shorter-service-life items before they impact performance or lead to bigger issues.

We use OEM-specification parts — meaning parts that meet or exceed the manufacturer’s original specifications for your vehicle. This includes manufacturer-approved oil filters, spark plugs meeting OEM heat range and electrode spec, and fluids meeting OEM viscosity and additive package requirements. We source from reputable suppliers and confirm part compatibility for your specific vehicle before every appointment. If you prefer genuine OEM parts from the dealer for a specific item, let us know and we’ll arrange that.

A 30k service typically runs 1.5–2 hours. A 60k service is closer to 2.5–3 hours. A full 90k service with diagnostics, timing belt inspection, and suspension check generally takes 3–4 hours. All services are performed at your location — you don’t need to go anywhere. We’ll give you a more precise estimate when you book based on your specific vehicle and service scope.

We communicate everything we find during the assessment and service — clearly and without pressure. If we spot a brake caliper that’s seizing, a leaking valve cover gasket, or a battery that’s testing at 55% capacity, we tell you what we found, what it means, and what it will cost to address. You decide whether to have it done that visit or schedule it separately. We never perform additional work without your explicit approval.