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 Carmine's Import Service can take care of all your service and repair needs from oil changes to major repairs, and you have the confidence of taking your car to a Bosch Authorized Service Center.
All services include a free visual inspection of your vehicle with a free written estimate to complete any needed repairs. All parts used to repair or service your vehicle are of the highest quality available and backed by a 12 month, 12k mile warranty. |
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BMW Inspection I and II services and the new Correction Based Services (CBS). |
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Mercedes-Benz Services A-H |
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SMART Car Services |
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Porsche Services |
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VW and Audi Services |
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MINI Cooper Service |
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Volvo Services |
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Jaguar Services 97+ |
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Land Rover Services Saab Services |
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| We can also serve your other vehicles as well: |
Lexus, Infiniti, Acura and other import and domestic vehicles. We have certified technicians for both Import and Domestic applications.
12 Month / 12k Mile Warranty on all Service and Repairs.
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Question: Can I purchase my parts online at a discount and have your shop install it? We strongly suggest having our shop or the shop you take your vehicle too supply the parts. Usually, the
shop you take your car to knows what brand works best and you will receive a warranty for the repairs. When you order your parts online you are only saving in the short run. More than likely
you will end up with the incorrect parts and/or the brand you were sent is not what you ordered. Returns and exchanges can get expensive and paying to replace the part again is even more of
an expense. Most shops today are very competitively priced but keep in mind that the price you are quoted is backed by a 12 month/12k mile parts and labor warranty at our shop and only OEM
parts are used to complete the repairs. To make a very long story short - We don't recommend bringing your own parts. Let us fix it for you and do it right the first time.
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| Check Engine Lights / Service Engine Soon Lights |
| We are equipped with the latest diagnostic equipment and technical information to diagnose and repair your vehicle as quickly and efficiently as possible. We have diagnostic software directly from the Manufacturer for BMW (GT-1), Mercedes-Benz (Star Diagnosis), Volkswagen, and Audi and have very advanced OEM-Level diagnostic capabilities for the other makes we service. Diagnosing your check engine light with a generic scan tool does not cut it these days. In most cases, Carmine will scan your car free-of-charge when repairs are performed at our facility. Remember, when you see a Service Engine Soon Light, this means the same thing as your Check Engine Light. It does not mean that your vehicle is just due for service, it means there is a malfunction in the vechicle's engine management system. Not only can we use these tools to diagnose a problem, we can also change vehicle settings for you. For example: If you you want to turn off a factory setting on your BMW or change it, let us know. You may want your interior temperature for the climate control to be saved in your key so when you enter the vehicle again it stays. You can also do this with seat settings, mirror settings, and more. Most vehicles have this option. You just need the appropriate tools and knowledge to make it work. |
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| When should I change my oil? |
| The latest news from the car manufacturers is that it is ok to change your oil at very long intervals. The reason they are recommending this is that the manufacturer probably offers free scheduled maintenance during the warranty or lease period. That is great for them and for you short-term but not good for your car or your wallet long-term. Leaving oil in an engine longer than 7500 miles can cause severe damage to engine parts in today's advanced engines. Depending on your model, we recommend changing your oil with synthetic oil every 6,000 miles or conventional oil every 3,000 miles. |
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| How often do I need a tune up? |
| The car manufacturers today make it very confusing to the consumer on when to service their vehicle. Here is a great and safe way to service your vehicle. Change your engine oil with synthetic oil every 6,000 miles, Perform a minor service (tune-up) every 15,000 miles and Perform a major service (tune-up) every 30,000 miles. This will keep your car in good running order. In between these services, Carmine's Import Service will recommend any other items needed or that will be needed in the future to prepare you for the service or repair. It is very important to make sure that all filters, including air, cabin, fuel, oil, etc are replaced within the scope of these services. And last but not least, make sure that only Original Equipment Quality parts are being used in your vehicle that meet or exceed the manufacturer specifications. |
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