During the Warranty Period, Jake Johnson's Garage will repair or replace, at no charge, products or parts of a product that proves defective because of improper material or workmanship, under normal use and maintenance. Our warranty covers most repairs.
The following are examples of repairs not covered under our warranty:
Dealer sourced parts (warranty will be 12 months/12,000 miles)
Parts sourced from non-preferred vendors (warranty will be 12 months/12,000 miles)
Used parts (no warranty)
Any tire related repair (patches, balancing, alignments)
Warranty work must be performed in our shop and original (defective) part(s) must be provided. The warranty repair cannot exceed the original cost of the repair. Anything in excess will be the owner's responsibility.
Diagnostic labor is the time a technician spends figuring out a problem on your vehicle. This can include many different forms of testing to locate the source of your concern and analyze how to remedy it. This takes a technician that has undergone a variety of in depth training. In the majority of cases, this diagnostic fee will not be waived when repairs are performed.
Today's vehicles have multiple on-board computers and sophisticated fuel, entertainment, and safety systems. As these expenses cannot be charged directly to a repair order as they occur, these costs are included in the diagnostic labor rate. Below is a practical list of some of these charges imposed on us:
Tire sensor reprogramming software
Vehicle repair and labor information software
ABS diagnostic software
Online/manufacturer technical service bulletins
Safety recall information
Fuel system diagnostic tools
OEM wiring diagrams with connector, ground, power distribution, and splice information
Charging system diagnostic software
Maintenance tables to view manufacturer recommended service interval data
Constant training of technicians on most updated information
Every vehicle that comes in will be charged a minimum of a half hour diagnostic labor for each symptom. There are four different levels that determine how much labor is charged.
Initial testing/inspection of issue. Examples include the following:
Noise complaints (belts squealing, clunking, etc.)
Testing cooling system (radiator, water pump, etc.)
Charging system testing (battery, alternator, and starter)
Brake inspections (pulsation, noise, etc.)
Suspension inspections (most vehicles) Starts at 0.5 hour
Initial testing/inspection of drivability concerns and emissions systems. Examples include the following:
Check engine light / other warning messages
Engine issues (misfires, surging, hesitation, etc.)
Transmission issues (problems shifting, whining, etc.)
A/C diagnostics
Emissions diagnostics (smoke testing, leak detection, etc.) Starts at 1.0 hour
Advanced drivability diagnostics and electrical diagnostics. Includes advanced pin point testing of problem area or tracing wiring issues on electrical systems. Also includes issues that occur intermittently. Starts at 2.0 hours
Includes all previous levels. For in depth testing of issues not covered under initial two hours. Also includes multiple system diagnostics. Starts at 3 or more hours
These are one of the charges on your bill that include many different miscellaneous materials that were needed to repair or maintain your vehicle. They are charged as a percentage of the parts and labor, as this is the equitable way of charging for these materials. They often cannot be charged directly to your invoice because the cost of the unit package is greater than the amount used. The following are some of the materials that may be included under job supplies:
Sandpaper & Sanding Discs
Emery Cloth
Oxygen / Acetylene / Argon Gas
Rubber Gloves
Rust Penetrate / Solvent
Silicone Spray & Lubriants
Welding Wire
Hacksaw Blades
Zip Ties, Drill Bits, & Minor Hardware
Adhesives, Masking/Electrical Tape
Clips & Fasteners
Floor Mats, Key Tags, Toner
Propane
Wiping Cloths & Shop Rags
Dielectric Grease
Glass Cleaner, Brake Cleaner, Electrical Contact Cleaner, Fabric Cleaner, Carb/Throttle Body Cleaner, & Battery Cleaner
There are many costs associated with the hazardous materials associated with the auto repair business. Below is a partial list describing a few of these costs:
Removal of Waste Oil and Antifreeze
Proper Disposal of Used Tires (EPD fee)
Insurance Policy to Cover Hazards / Material Accidents
Removal of Lead-Acid Batteries
Proper Training of Employees and Vendors
Performing regular maintenance on your vehicle can extend the life of your vehicle. Here are some examples of these services and the typical time intervals they are performed in:
Engine oil is the lifeblood of the engine. It cleans, lubricates, and cools the various moving parts inside of the engine. Today's engines are getting more and more advanced and therefore need consistent and on-time maintenance of the engine oil to extend engine life.
The filters on your vehicle help to trap dirt, debris, dust, and other contaminants from the various systems in your vehicle. These filters include: engine air filter, cabin air filter, and fuel filter. Engine air filters should be changed every other oil change to ensure proper engine life. Cabin air filters filter the air coming through your HVAC system. Changing this filter prevents irritants and allergens from getting into the cabin of your vehicle. This filter should be serviced once per year.
Involves removing old dirty fluid, cleaning transmission cooler lines, cleaning varnish and debris from transmission, and replacing with new fluid (and filter, if applicable). Benefits include: eliminating hard shifting, chattering, and slipping; provides cooler operation; and reconditions seals and extends life of transmission.
Cleans debris and varnish from steering system. Also removes old oxidized fluid, replaces with new fluid, and reconditions seals. Benefits include: alleviating steering pump squeal, corrects hard erratic steering, prevents fluid leaks, and reduced wear.
Flushes entire cooling system and removes rust, scale, and sludge. Benefits include extending the life of hoses, water pump, heater core, thermostat, and radiator. Also reduces operating temperature of other systems.
Cleans air intake, plenum, injectors, intake valves, and combustion chambers. Also removes deposits from EGR passages (intake and exhaust). Benefits include lower fuel costs, smoother idle, restored power and performance, and reduces the change of costly EGR failure and/or replacement. Also prevents harmful carbon buildup.
Includes cleaning battery terminals and applying leak detector. Gets rid of any corrosion and helps keep it from developing more. Extends the life of your battery and helps you get the full battery power.
Removes all old gear lube, refills component with fresh synthetic gear lube, and keeps bearings and gears free of varnish and deposits. Benefits include providing a smoother and quieter operation of drive-line components, eliminating "slip-pop" noise in limited slip differentials, and increasing life of drive and gear boxes.
Removes harmful moisture and corrosion that can collect in the lower points of the hydraulic system that causes rust and sludge to form. Benefits include extended use of brake components including calipers, pistons, wheel cylinders, and master cylinders.