Performance Automotive

05/03/2026

2013 Kia Rio.
Customer concern: driver's side door doesn't open from the outside, Airbag light, ABS/TCS lights, check engine light and tpms light all on upon arrival.
Diagnosis:
Driver's door lock & latch assembly has excessive wear on the mechanical mechanism causing an overrun on the door release pin.
Dash lights on for two separate issues. A faulty clock spring resulting in the air bag light, and two CAN BUS issues causing the other lights. Corrosion and loose connection on three harness connections.
Solution:
Replacement of the door lock/latch assembly.
Replacement of steering wheel clock spring.
1 HR time to clean connections, and restore correct CAN BUS communication.
Cleared codes and tested..
All dash warning lights are off, the vehicle is operating as intended,
and the driver's side door opens and closes properly..

05/03/2026

2009 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Front calipers, pads, rotors, and hoses.
Front right CV axle.
We also serviced the transmission,
but we're not showing old burnt fluid in photos.

04/23/2026

Facebook told us we don't post enough. 🤷‍♂️
So here's something from today.
2016 BMW 330I.
Customer installed their own brake rotors and pads purchased from Amazon. After 3000 miles of driving it developed a pulsating sensation in the brake pedal when applying the brakes. He went to a shop they advised him it was a defective and warped rotor. They replaced the rotors on the front.
Less than 2,500 miles later the vibration was back.
Customer brought it to us for a solution...
Pictures tell stories..
Nobody ever cleaned the hubs when replacing the rotors. With straight and good rotors there was more than 0.0076 run out.
That is what was causing the vibration.
Cleaned the hubs properly and installed the brakes.
Now run out was only 0.0014.
Road tested, No vibrations.
This is why you want the professionals at Performance Automotive working on your vehicle...

04/22/2026

In a much needed attempt, we are looking to expand our shop to better serve our community by being more efficient and more capable.
Click on our GoFundMe for a complete story of our company and our mission to serve our community..
Please consider a donation as a way of helping us to help you..
When the new addition is finished, we will be offering a free oil change to all new clients as well as an automatic discount to all of our existing clients.

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03/19/2026

Turbocharged Thursdays..
Removal & Replacement of a 2014 Buick Encore Turbo.
Brand new Rotomaster Turbo with supporting accessories.

03/11/2026

Hyundai Elantra repair work.
Replacement of the radiator, three coolant hoses, valve cover gasket, spark plugs and ignition coils..

01/11/2026

2014 Dodge Grand Caravan 40th Anniversary Edition.
Complete engine replacement was required due to mistake made by a [mobile mechanic].👀🙄
Vehicle was towed to Performance Automotive after a mobile mechanic misdiagnosed an engine issue, and then caused further problems.
After improperly replacing 2 camshafts, he caused an engine timing alignment issue that upon start up caused PTV Piston To Valve interference causing internal engine damage.
This person's attempt to cut corners resulted in having to replace the entire engine. 👀🙄
Pictures have descriptions.🧐
So next time you're gonna contact that mobile mechanic, don't make an 8,000.00 mistake trying to save a few dollars...

12/11/2025

Today we serviced this 2015 Chevy Cruze..🚘
Came in smoking under the hood. 🧐
Found the engine coolant and oil lines to the turbo leaking all over...🤔
Replacement of the following;
Turbocharger oil feed and return lines, coolant feed and return lines.
Exhaust manifold gasket, and valve cover gasket.
Performed a coolant flush and synthetic oil xhange..
No more leaks...👈
🏁

12/10/2025

2016 Honda Civic Coupe.
Complete Engine Replacement. 🚙
Brand New engine with 100k warranty. 🛠🔩⚙

11/14/2025

Out with the old, In with the new..✔
Ford F150 rear calipers, pads, and rotor replacement. 🏁