The Homestead Mechanic

07/23/2026

Hey vehicle manufacturers!! Chevrolet, Ford…I’m talking to you! Put a freakin’ drain plug in your transmission pans!!

07/03/2026

06/03/2022

Showed some love to our MINI Countryman today. One of the belt tensioners had a catastrophic failure. It’s broken, you can tell because of the way that it is…

09/23/2021

Today is the first day of fall. Don’t forget to service your vehicle before we roll into the colder months. Maintenance is key in prolonging the life of your vehicle.

03/09/2021

Are you having regular maintenance performed on your vehicles? Brake fluid flushes are probably one of the most over looked services. Brake fluid gets hot, it also absorbs water. This can cause corrosion from the inside out and poor brake performance. Check out the difference between old and new fluid. If the fluid in your brake reservoir is dark brown or black in color, you are overdue for service.

10/30/2020

Friends, JnS Autoworks will be closed for a short time while we relocate to a new shop. Please stay tuned for further announcements.

10/02/2020

Also, I think all Honda Odyssey’s should sound like this...

10/02/2020

What did you do with your week? Mine was spent replacing an engine in a Honda Odyssey. First time putting an engine in one, but this one broke a timing belt. It was more cost and time effective to replace rather than rebuild.

04/27/2020

Do you drive a Honda Odyssey, Pilot, or Ridgeline? Are you nearing 100,000 miles? Dreading that service bill for a new timing belt? JnS Autoworks can help! We offer a complete timing belt service. Includes new timing belt, tensioner, tensioner pulley, idler pulley, water pump, coolant, and spark plugs. We use OEM manufacturer parts. Prices start at $850.00. Additional parts and services extra. Contact us today for a free quote!