Auto Repair in Flagstaff, AZ
Diagnosis first, then an honest answer about what your car or truck actually needs. Just off I-40 at the Winona exit.
Auto repair
We find the real problem before we fix anything.
It's hard to find a mechanic you trust, especially far from home with a noise you've never heard. One customer's brother, a mechanic in Missouri, said we could easily have taken advantage of that customer and didn't. That's the whole idea of this shop.
Bring it to S & J Auto and we start with diagnosis. We look at what is actually going on, explain it in plain English, and tell you what it needs now and what can wait. You decide what gets done.
If the honest answer is that it isn't worth fixing, we'll say that too. When a family's Camry hit a big piece of debris heading east on the 40, Rick helped them inspect the damage, gave straight advice about the undercarriage, and kept his word on storing the car for them for two weeks.
What we handle
Diagnose. Explain. Then fix.
- DiagnosisWarning lights, noises, leaks, and things that just don't feel right.
- RepairsDone after you approve the work, not before.
- Road-debris damageUndercarriage, suspension and tire damage after hitting something on I-40.
- Second opinionsGot a quote somewhere else that doesn't sound right? Bring it out.
- Travelers passing throughBroke down far from home? We'll help you work out the next step.
Mountain driving
Mountain miles add up.
Vehicles up here work harder than they look. Cold starts below freezing, long climbs on I-17 and I-40, cinder dust, potholes after the thaw and a lot of highway miles between towns. That shows up as suspension wear, cooling trouble and brakes that get used hard on the grades.
We see locals from Doney Park, Timberline-Fernwood and town, plus travelers who pulled off the interstate at Winona because something didn't sound right. Everyone gets the same straight answer.
“It's so hard to find a good, honest mechanic. My brother in Missouri is a mechanic and said he toltaly could have taken advantage of me and didn't!!! Im just thankful I found Rick. Highly recommend S & J auto”
How it works
Four steps. No runaround.
Call Rick
Call (928) 666-0145 and tell us what happened, what you drive and where you are.
Drive in or get towed
Bring it to 13673 Townsend-Winona Rd, or ask about a tow if it shouldn't be driven.
Hear the truth
We find the real problem and tell you what it needs before any work starts.
Back on the road
You decide, we fix it, and you're headed home or back out on the 40.
Auto Repair questions
Good to know.
What kinds of vehicles do you work on?
Cars, trucks and SUVs, plus motorhome tires. If you're not sure, call (928) 666-0145 and describe it.
Will you tell me the cost before you start?
Yes. We diagnose first and tell you what we found and what it will take. Nothing gets fixed until you say so.
I'm passing through Flagstaff. Can you help?
That's a lot of our work. We're a few minutes off I-40 at the Winona exit (Exit 211). Call (928) 666-0145 and tell us what's happening.
Can I get a second opinion on another shop's quote?
Yes. Bring the vehicle and the quote, and we will tell you honestly what we find.
Where we work
Auto Repair near you, east of Flagstaff.
Our shop is at 13673 Townsend-Winona Rd, a few minutes from I-40 Exit 211. Drivers from these towns call us most:
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Call S & J Auto
Something sound off? Bring it out.
Tell Rick what happened and what you drive. You will get a straight answer about what it needs.
(928) 666-0145