RM Automotive Inc.

Products And Services

• SMOG CHECK FOR YEAR 2000 OR NEWER

  Smog Check for year 2000 or newer | RM Automotive Inc. We are now a California Certified Smog Inspection station for vehicles that were manufactured in the year 2000 or newer. This new program recently rolled out by the State of California enables our shop to perform a quicker and more affordable smog inspection. 2000 model year and newer vehicles have a streamlined smog inspection. Cars built in 2000 or after do not need the tailpipe inspection anymore as long as your vehicle has the On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) Inspection System (OIS) which most late model cars are equipped with. The vehicle’s smog inspection still requires the existing visual and functional smog inspection. This new inspection allows us to hook up our computer to your car by plugging into your car’s OBD socket. Finally our customers with later model cars don’t have to find a smog shop, we’re here for you now.

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• AUTO REPAIR SERVICES

  Auto Repair Services | RM Automotive Inc. We have the qualifications, the equipment and the personnel to service your car right, the first time! We are Northridge‘s first choice inHonda, Acura, Lexus, Toyota, Scion, Nissan, Infiniti, Hyundai, Kia, Subaru and Mazda repair services. We only service these vehicles making us the San Fernando Valley Honda, Acura, Lexus, Toyota, Scion, Nissan, Infiniti, Hyundai, Kia, Subaru and Mazda Auto Repair specialists! San Fernando Valley Auto Repair Shop radiator and cooling repairs system ABS Brake Service & Repair Air Conditioning Service & Repairs Alignment – 4 Wheel Computerized Alternators and starters Chassis and suspension repairs Computer Diagnostic Service and Repairs Electrical Diagnosis & Repair Engine Overhauls: major and minor Exhaust and muffler repairs Heater Cores, Hoses, Belts, Water Pumps Automatic and Manual Transmission Overhaul, Rebuilding and Repairs Used Car Inspection (when buying a car) Whatever your car, truck or SUV needs, we can handle it. We are a more personal shop with better service than you usually find at the dealerships. Give us a try and you’ll certainly see the difference.

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• AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SERVICE

  Automatic Transmission Service | RM Automotive Inc. If your vehicle is having transmissions problems, this article is for you. Many transmission problems are not due to a bad transmission, there are many other causes that are mistaken for a bad transmission. A transmission is a very, very expensive part of your car. It often can cost as much as $5,000, and even more! Check in at RM Automotive BEFORE you go anywhere else, here’s why… Some companies in the San Fernando Valley area are not experts when it comes to transmissions. We are. How does this impact you? Well, there is a long list of NON-MAJOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS that seem like a bad transmission. This means some companies may wrongly diagnose the problems you are experiencing as a transmission. This could cost you $1,000’s needlessly. For example, here are some items that could be giving you transmission problems that don’t mean a new transmission: Low fluid, or a fluid leak; loose vacuum lines; loose or out of adjustment linkages or cables; a bad solenoid; vehicle computer problem; defective sensors; or bad fluids. Most of these problems can seem like a bad transmission. But they are relative inexpensive to repair. Asian Import Transmission Repair Experts We have Honda, Acura, Lexus, Toyota, Scion, Nissan, Infiniti, Hyundai, Kia, Subaru and Mazda specialists that are ASE Certified Technicians in our shop. We have armed them with loads of extra technical training and quality equipment and technical resources. All of this allows them to expertly diagnose your transmission problems. Additionally, if you are one of the unfortunate ones that truly need a new or rebuilt transmission, we are your best choice for installation. This low-cost transmission fluid service may save you several thousand dollars! Automatic Transmission Service | RM Automotive Inc. image #2 Your automatic transmission’s friend is the transmission fluid. The fluid lubricates all of the myriad moving parts found throughout the transmission. However, with use and age, your transmission fluid breaks down and become ineffective. This can happen sooner than many people know. The result of bad fluid is friction. Friction inside moving metal parts shaves that metal. Those shavings cause more friction as they are floated around the transmission in the fluid. If this process is not stopped in time, it can break components inside the transmission and cause you to need a new transmission. Fortunately, there is a very affordable service that can help prevent this. The service, when done right, can be much less than $200 and only needs to be done every couple years or so. The transmission fluid flush is a process that forces out the old fluids, cleans out any metal shavings, and replenishes the fluid with fresh effective fluids. However, it is important to note, NOT ALL TRANSMISSION FLUID FLUSHES ARE THE SAME! Why Our Transmission Service Works Better Many companies simply drain out the old fluid from your transmission and fill it back up with new fluid. We believe this is better than nothing, but it is not the best practice for such an important and expensive component in your vehicle. We understand that just a drain and fill may leave as much as 40% of the fluids inside the transmission. This is not acceptable to us. So, we use specialized equipment and chemicals to power-flush out the old fluids COMPLETELY. We then run a detergent/conditioner through your transmission before we refill your transmission with fresh fluid. We also will drop the pan and clean the screen if that is needed or an option on your vehicle. The fluids and parts we use to provide this service are the best for your particular car. Some companies think there are only a couple different types of transmission fluids still. This is old information. Today, there are many different types of transmission fluids. We use the type that is recommended by the manufacturer of your car and by industry experts. If you’re having transmission problems, call us today. You’ll be glad you did.

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• COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE

  One of the most important and valuable maintenance services you can do for your car is the Cooling System Service. The cooling system in your car helps keep your most valuable components in top shape. This can save you thousands of dollars in repairs. How the cooling system helps your car Your car’s cooling system helps keep your engine, sometimes transmission and other components, cool and operating efficiently. When a major part of your car such as the engine overheats, it can freeze up. A damaged engine is usually the most costly repair on a vehicle. A new or rebuilt engine can cost, $5,000-$7,000 and sometimes more! Preserving your engine with preventative measures is a tiny sliver of that price. Your car’s cooling system consists of coolant (anti-freeze) that flows through many parts of your vehicle. It flows from your car’s radiator through your car’s engine and back again through the radiator. During its travel, it goes through hoses and past the thermostat. The coolant has properties that aid in the cooling and lubricating functions. As coolant gets older it loses those useful properties. Your car’s coolant changes in its pH and viscosity. Those changes then stops to protect the vehicle’s parts AND begins to damage the very parts they sought to protect. Important: The coolant in your car that starts out fresh and useful eventually becomes stale and destructive to your car. Your coolant’s pH levels can begin to erode metal parts. Your car’s coolant can allow rust to grow. In the end, very important and expensive parts of your vehicle are at risk of failing because of the breakdown of your coolant. What you can do to avoid VERY costly repairs To protect your car from its coolant’s deterioration, it is important to flush it out periodically. This replaces the stale and destructive coolant with fresh and effective coolant. HOWEVER, there are certainly differences in how a flush is conducted. Some companies simply drain and fill your cooling system. All that is done here is the cooling system fluid is drained out of the car and when it stops draining, it is filled with fresh fluids. Although, this is better than leaving all old fluid in your cooling system, it is not the best for your vehicle. This is because some of the old fluid remains and can quickly contaminate the good fluids. Additionally, the bad fluids are still coating many of the components that need protection. This is sort of like just draining and filling a dirty bathtub. The ring is still there and the fresh water cannot get to the tub and the water becomes dirty. The best way is to perform a power flush using equipment and chemicals specifically designed for this purposes. This method forces ALL the old fluid out, cleans the insides of the cooling system, and a conditioner is added to the new coolant that strengthens the coolants ability to protect. This process is an extremely important service that can costs a tiny fraction of the cost of the repair bills that come from its neglect. All cars must have their cooling systems serviced to protect from the most costly repairs — namely your engine. Cooling system service intervals Now that you see clearly why and how a cooling system must be serviced, you are probably asking how often it should be done. Well, it depends on many criteria. First we look at the manufacturer’s recommendations. We also go further and look up history on your type of vehicle to see what other professionals have found. We then ask about your driving habits. Once we have all of that information we can tell you how frequently you should have a cooling system service. Generally, though, for most cars, it is important to have a power flush performed about every 2 years. We can perform a quick test of your cars cooling fluid to see its current condition and that can tell us quite a bit. If you haven’t had your car’s cooling system flushed in a while, don’t delay. It could be destroying components inside your engine that you can’t even see. Call today for a cooling system flush!

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• NEEDED FLUID EXCHANGES

  Over the last several years we have seen an increased need for more comprehensive fluid exchanges of your car’s vital fluids. While before we would simply drain and fill most fluids, today our conviction is to provide a better way. The following fluids need to have periodic comprehensive fluid exchanges, not just drain and fill.

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• BRAKE JOBS & BRAKE REPAIRS

  Brakes are one of the most important safety systems in your vehicle. Brake jobs done right can allow your car to stop up to 20 feet sooner. That’s important when it comes to an emergency stop. This article highlights: How a proper brake job maximizes your car’s stopping ability. How your different options for brake jobs can affect your car’s stopping ability. How RM Automotive is your best choice for Brake Repairs and Service in the San Fernando Valley. How a proper Honda, Acura, Lexus, Toyota, Scion, Nissan, Infiniti, Hyundai, Kia, Subaru or Mazda brake job maximizes your car’s stopping ability. Did you know the right brake pads can help your car stop a full 20 feet sooner? That’s right. There are certainly differences in the brake material. Those differences can substantially increase your car’s ability to stop faster. The mechanic and shop personnel make decisions when performing brake service and repairs for your vehicle. Some choose the least expensive route and that can come at a cost in the long run. How different options affect your car’s stopping distance Brake Jobs & Brake Repairs | RM Automotive Inc. image #2 Use only high quality brake pads, it makes a difference! Brake pads can vary significantly in costs. It is important to use the very best brake pads and shoes for YOUR particular vehicle. Each car manufacturer recommends (and sometimes requires) specific types of brake material and parts. Sometimes this means that we use the genuine manufacturer’s parts. But whatever is used, it must meet the minimum requirements. Also, how the rotors are turned (resurfaced) is also of critical importance. Some auto repair companies cut corners on their equipment and their staff qualifications to deliver a low price. This may not optimize your cars stopping power, though. To maximize your car’s stopping ability, it is important for the company and technician to make the right choices and to deliver their service in the best manner possible. How RM Automotive is your best choice for Honda, Acura, Lexus, Toyota, Scion, Nissan, Infiniti, Hyundai, Kia, Subaru and Mazda brake repairs and service The Right Parts. We use the very best, most fitting brake pads, shoes and other components for your brake services. We strictly follow the manufacturer’s recommendations. When it is called for, we use original equipment parts. We don’t sacrifice on a lesser priced part, because we have found with brakes, lesser price equals lesser quality. Our choices give you the optimal stopping distance, longer life and intervals between brake jobs, and quieter braking. Excellent Technicians. Our technicians are very well trained and experienced to perform your brake job. This is important because you NEED a careful and expert person looking over such an important area of your car. Your safety, and that of others, depend on our technical abilities. Don’t cut corners with the brake shops that hire inexperienced people to work on your car. It’s not the right thing to do. Specialists in Honda, Acura, Lexus, Toyota, Scion, Nissan, Infiniti, Hyundai, Kia, Subaru and Mazda. We only work on these brands, so we know them as good (or better) than the dealerships. We know which parts work the best for your car. We know the particulars of your car. And we know how to do it right the first time. The Right Equipment. Some equipment simply gives you a much better brake job than others. This specialized pieces of equipment allow us to turn the rotors on your car instead of removing them. This delivers a more true and perfect surface for braking. Some shops even send your rotors to other companies which creates a question of quality. The bottom line is you can trust RM Automotive for your brake service and repairs on your Honda, Acura, Lexus, Toyota, Scion, Nissan, Infiniti, Hyundai, Kia, Subaru and Mazda.

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