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If you’re looking for auto repair in Findlay, OH, you’ve found us. Here at Brown Auto we work hard to earn your trust and loyalty. We know how important it is to find a Findlay car service you can rely on, so your satisfaction is our top priority each and every day.
Here at Brown Auto we understand what makes customer service truly outstanding. You will feel the difference exceptional customer care makes when you work with us. We know auto repair in Findlay offers you lots of choices, and we aim to provide the kind of caring customer service that will bring you back.
Our professional automotive service offers you years of combined expertise from our well-trained technicians. We treat our auto repair professionals well because we value their skill and can-do attitude. We know our team sets us apart, saving you time and money, not to mention worry. When it comes to auto repair in Findlay, we are totally confident that Brown Auto is the best option in town!
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About Brown Auto Findlay, OH
For years Brown Auto has been there for the people of Findlay. We love what we do, and that basic fact fuels our business. We are dedicated to our customers, and that’s why they stick with us—the best auto repair Findlay has to offer.
Our family of technicians and service staff sees their work here at Brown Auto as more than a job. It’s their vocation and livelihood. Each member of our team is invested in your satisfaction.
Brown Auto was founded on the basic idea that everyone deserves respect. It is our mission to treat each person that comes through our door with dignity and sensitivity. We believe this attention to detail has paid off by providing us with our loyal, friendly family of customers. That’s what makes Brown Auto the best car service in Findlay!
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The Absolute Best Car Service in Findlay, OH
What sets Brown Auto apart from all of the others in Findlay, OH?
Trust: When it comes to auto repair in Findlay, OH, it’s all about earning loyalty and trust by doing our very best every day. We are determined to earn and keep your trust.
Talent: At Brown Auto, you can rest easy knowing that our highly-skilled, experienced auto service professionals are handling your car. Our technicians bring years of experience, skill, and education to the Findlay auto repair table.
Time: We take the time we need to provide you with top quality car service in Findlay, OH, and we take the time to talk to you about what that means. We listen to you so we understand your needs and goals for your auto repair.
Recently Serviced Vehicles
2014 Volkswagen Jetta
- 1. Lubricate and checked chassis. Changed oil and oil filter. Checked all fluid levels and topped off fluids that needed topped. Checked the tire pressure to 32 PSi. 2. Tire tread depth – LF _8_/32, RF _8_/32, RR _7_/32, RL 8__/32. 3. TIRE ROTATION – Yes / No, If "No" – Then when? 4. Preformed basic safety inspection. Job Completed.
- P130A00: cylinder disabling – electrical fault in circuit P233800: cylinder 3 above knock threshold P233900: cylinder 4 " P233700: cylinder 2 " P102F00: torque limitation due to fuel pressure P305300: starter activation, return message terminal 50 short circuit to ground, open circuit P240700: emission system leak detection pump sense circuit intermittent/erratic P03B900: cylinder 4 pressure too high B1788F0: control module immobilizer deactivated These codes all in history and not coming current while testing. Would need further evaluation and research of case studies to determine cause. software update and engine decarbon for p2338, 2339,2337, p03b9. emission leak detection pump for p2407.
2005 Ford Freestyle
- Removed old retainer. Installed new bulb and replaced retainer with a new one.
- 1. Lubricate and checked chassis. Changed oil and oil filter. Checked all fluid levels and topped off fluids that needed topped. Checked the tire pressure to 32 PSi. 2. Tire tread depth – LF _8_/32, RF _8_/32, RR _12_/32, RL _12_/32. 3. TIRE ROTATION – Yes 4. Preformed basic safety inspection. Job Completed.
- Rotated tires front to back. Currently Front tires are _12_/32 and Rear Tires are _8_/32. Inspected the brake pads for wear. The front has _6__MM pad life left and the rear has _6,3__MM Pad/Shoe life left. Brake Inspection and Tire Rotation completed.
2007 Dodge Caliber
- Dag led to a faulty Totally integrated power module. All odd electrical issues were traced back to items controlled by the TIPM. Advising to change the TIPM and reevaluate.
- completed. repllaced the module. verified no trouble codes setting after installing. power locks worked properly. wiper no longer swiping at times as starting. remotes were working as well and not wokring prior to changing the tipm.
- SAVE CORE IN BOX
2008 Chevrolet HHR
- install wiper blades. parts inside vehicle
- 1. Lubricate and checked chassis. Changed oil and oil filter. Checked all fluid levels and topped off fluids that needed topped. Checked the tire pressure to 32 PSi. 2. Tire tread depth – LF _8_/32, RF _8_/32, RR _4_/32, RL _5_/32. 3. TIRE ROTATION – No, If "No" – Then when? Check next LOF 4. Preformed basic safety inspection. Job Completed.
- check the headlight operation.
- completed. left side dirviers side bulb.
2007 Ford Escape
- c1233 and found the LF tone ring broken. it is part of the CCV shaft.
- Tech Note (Test Drive): LIGHTS & WIPERS – Good BATTERY – _______891 / _650_______ CCA Good BELT & HOSES – Good FLUIDS: Transmission – dark and Dirty Needs flush Brake – Dark and dirty needs flush Power Steering – dirty and low Coolant – -34 good SUSPENSION: Shocks & Stabilizers – Front Links are clunking Ball Joints – good Control Arm Bushings – Both Front control arm bushings are blown out needs front control arms Wheel Bearings – LF tone ring is broken causing ABS Light to be on STEERING: Inner & Outer Tie Rods – Good and tight but outer tire rod end boots are torn Intermediate I Shaft – Good BRAKES & TIRES – Front Tires 4/32 Rear Tires 5/32 Front Pads 8mm REar Shoes are 3mm LR backing plate was rubbing on the drum TECHNICIAN NOTE (Other things noted): C1233 LF Wheel speed senor input missing TPMS is flashing LF + LR + RR are not reading but all TPMS are the same age Sleeve for Flex pipe is off Exhaust clamp after the CAt is broken off just needs Exhaust clamp Notice that the A/C Hose has green A/C Dye all over it A/C line is coming off the Compressor Front Stabilizer links are clunking Both front lower control arm bushings are blown out rear bushings LR backing plate was rubbing on the drum rear shoes are 3mm and the hardware was all there
- bsckinh plate contacting the drum. repaired withthe brake inspection.
- job completed replaced LF Axle
2011 Ford Escape
- Cleared codes and none came back on during test drive.
- 1. Lubricate and checked chassis. Changed oil and oil filter. Checked all fluid levels and topped off fluids that needed topped. Checked the tire pressure to 32 PSi. 2. Tire tread depth – LF _6_/32, RF _6_/32, RR _6_/32, RL _6_/32. 3. TIRE ROTATION – Yes 4. Preformed basic safety inspection. Job Completed. -Both outer tie rod boots are torn.
- Rotated tires front to back. Currently Front tires are _6_/32 and Rear Tires are _6_/32. Inspected the brake pads for wear. The front has _8__MM pad life left and the rear has __3_MM Shoe life left. Brake Inspection and Tire Rotation completed.
2017 Ford F-250 Super Duty
- reduced power mode and several codes will not clear, u0074, p20c2, p0102, u29d, u029e, u02a3, u02a2. Eventually found that fuse 4 in underhood fuse box was blown. replaced fuse and went open soon after key turned on. Installed a circuit breaker and started evaluating the circuit. Once the nox sensor 11 disconnected the circuit breaker would no longer trip. Left this module disconnected and reset everything else. Was able to clear out all the codes and test drive with only code for sensor 11 setting while testing. Made an estimate for the NoX sensor 11.
- Checked the steering system. track bar tested ok. ball joints and all tie rods tested good except for the pitman arm tie rod. When moving steering side to side the pitman arm ball joint could be seen lifting and lowering as directions changed and this should be the play to cause the intermittent wobble in steering. advising to replace the pitman arm and steering stabilizer.
- completed.
- completed.
- check that the front toe is good and set the steering wheel position. completed.
2009 Toyota Camry
- 1. Lubricate and checked chassis. Changed oil and oil filter. Checked all fluid levels and topped off fluids that needed topped. Checked the tire pressure to 32 PSi. 2. Tire tread depth – LF _7_/32, RF _7_/32, RR _7_/32, RL _7_/32. 3. TIRE ROTATION – No, If "No" – Then when? Check next LOF 4. Preformed basic safety inspection. Job Completed.
- Oil was a little low, but still within the limits. No other safety or maintenance recommendations at this time.
- No rotation
- Reset Maintenance light
- AC is working correctly. Compressor cycling normally. Vent temps in range.
2005 Chevrolet Silverado
- 1. Lubricate and checked chassis. Changed oil and oil filter. Checked all fluid levels and topped off fluids that needed topped. Checked the tire pressure to 32 PSi. 2. Tire tread depth – LF _15_/32, RF _15_/32, RR _14_/32, LR _14_/32. 3. TIRE ROTATION – No, If "No" – Then when? Check next LOF 4. Preformed basic safety inspection. Job Completed.
- P0670 glow plug module control circuit P2S63 turbo boost control position sensor performance Both codes in history, not current Codes cleared to reevaluate for return.
2006 Honda Element
- Test drove for pulsation. Excessive pulsating after brakes get hot. Thoroughly inspected brake calipers and hoses for cause of rotors warping. No problems found. Front brake pads measure 6mm. Rears 4mm. Front rotors 22.6mm with discard at 21mm. Rotors should be able to be machined.
- Thoroughly burnished pads to rotors after refinishing/reassembly. Job complete.
- Complete
- 1. Lubricate and checked chassis. Changed oil and oil filter. Checked all fluid levels and topped off fluids that needed topped. Checked the tire pressure to 32 PSi. 2. Tire tread depth – LF _6_/32, RF _5_/32, RR _6_/32, RL _6_/32. 3. TIRE ROTATION – No, If "No" – Then when? Check next LOF 4. Preformed basic safety inspection. Job Completed.
2018 Audi Q5
- p0299 for underboost. u1008 , p151b , u0199. u0141, u0155, u0146, u1045, p0461 fueel gage range/perf. trans code – u0146, u0155, u108e, u0141, u0103 brake codes- c100d-13, c100e-13, u1121, c1254, c1054 othere tpms codes. After clearing codes, test drove and found the vehicle had no power on accel and sounded like engine really struggling like an exhasut restriction. p0299 set after two accelerations. Upon inspection fond that the intake hose at the throttle body had separated from the tb and the boot was stuck in mouth of TB. At this time cleaned parts and reassembled. the boot is worn but did reassemble. if there is a repeat recommend getting a new hose. test drove and confirmed engine sounds like it should and has more power.
2013 Subaru Outback
- Removed and replaced the front brake pads, rotors and hardware. Cleaned and greased all friction points on the caliper chassis, the guide pins and serviced the calipers pistons. Cleaned the brake rotor mating surface on the hub assembly and applied never seize to prevent rust build up. Secured all bolts and torqued them to spec. Test drove and verified no brake pulsations, grinding, squealing, pulling one way or the other while applying brakes. Job completed.
- Removed and replaced the rear brake pads, rotors and hardware. Cleaned and greased all friction points on the caliper chassis, the guide pins and serviced the calipers pistons. Cleaned the brake rotor mating surface on the hub assembly and applied never seize to prevent rust build up. Secured all bolts and torqued them to spec. Test drove and verified no brake pulsations, grinding, squealing, pulling one way or the other while applying brakes. Job completed.
- RR is metal on metal. Front brakes very low. All original brakes. Removed and compressed calipers. All ok. Needs front and rear pads and rotors.