Scottsdale Automotive

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As part of the Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care's service philosophy, each transmission service begins with a road test, a TransCheck 21 Plus exam, and a close inspection of the transmission plan—all performed with the hope that the transmission can be repaired without a costly reconditioning. This attention to detail and commitment to integrity flows through all of Cottman's services like oil through an engine. Technicians reject repairs that would make automobiles "superficially drivable", committing to the safety of its customers in each and every service.

Big O Tires Phoenix outfits wheels with tires from Michelin, Goodyear and other trusted brands, all backed by a three-year warranty and a lifetime of rotations. The retailer has been in the road-ready rubber trade since 1962, when it began as a single co-op; over the past five decades, it has blossomed into a network of more than 500 locations, spanning 21 states. The shops’ ASE-certified technicians not only specialize in tires, but also tend autos with a comprehensive array of repair and maintenance services. They deftly change oil, replace brakes, and meticulously administer free 22-point safety inspections, which ensure that headlights work and that wiper blades aren’t actually sleeping rattlesnakes.

Ron Ruddick, owner of Apex Tint, protects car interiors, keeps houses cool, and reducse energy costs by darkening panes with precisely fitted window tints. Inside the pristine shop, Ron walks customers through the tinting process, providing samples and demonstrations that match each client’s glass type with a compatible tint in a light, medium, or dark shade. Technicians cut vehicle films, residential and commercial window films, and paint-protecting films with computer-generated plotters to achieve a fit more snug than that of a sumo wrestler’s wetsuit. The experienced staffers also uncloud hazy headlights with restorative techniques that help to boost drivers’ visibility and cars’ aesthetic appeal.

At Blue Wave Car Wash, gentle cleaning fabrics from Neoglide and Microcleaner graze the sides of a car's metal exterior. These fabrics hold no water, dirt, or grit, and are used with biodegradable and nontoxic cleaning products. Cars can roll in for five-minute, ride-through express washes or stick around for the longer full-service sessions. Blue Wave offers full detailing and paint restoration, and reuses all water through a capture, filtration, and purification system. While waiting, guests put their feet up inside, nibbling on complimentary popcorn, watching TV, or using the Internet to research the great Sponge Wars of the 1920s.

Each Francis and Sons Car Wash facility features skilled staffers who cleanse vehicles with biodegradable solutions and perform vehicle maintenance like caruba waxes and vinyl conditioning. Washes, which range from basic rinses to complete interior and exterior makeovers, enlist spacious wash tunnels and soft cloths to scour paint, and hands wrapped in towels and feet gripping blow-dryers to dispel moisture. The multifarious auto stop provides detailing, repair, and oil-change services at the hands of certified auto technicians who also tint windows and butterfly-kiss rearview mirrors for good luck.