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When you bring your vehicle into Central Avenue Automotive in Kent, we don’t just poke around under your hood each vehicle receives a thorough comprehensive inspection by an ASE master technician. Central Avenue Automotive technicians have lists and procedures they follow for different types of vehicles.  We use a state of the Art electronic inspection and documentation process with pictures and video tailored to your make and model of vehicle.  At our Kent service center we will note the mileage on your vehicle. Then we check to see what inspections and services the OE manufacturer recommends for a vehicle of your make, model and mileage but since every vehicle’s lifestyle is different  for example we might have a Honda odyssey that drives the kids to soccer practice at starfire in Tukwila and another Odyssey that is used as a plumbers van and is loaded with tools and materials even though these were identical vehicles when they were built they both have very different needs and that’s the difference that you will find at Central Automotive in Kent  We follow the manufacturer’s service schedule and then our expert technicians perform the vehicle inspection and will tailor the service needs to your vehicle.

For our regular customers we will have documentation of all vehicle needs in the future as well as thorough record of the vehicles past supported with photos and a digital inspection this allows us to drill down the service process to the customer’s needs.

Our typical inspections will, that we do while we are servicing your vehicle the master technicians at Central Ave Auto will check belts, hoses, brakes, filters, fluids we will also inspect your engine computer for fault codes We also inspect your tires steering and suspension all of you lighting we even check your windshield wipers for wear.  Then our highly skilled service advisers will help you develop a vehicle life plan so you know if there’s an urgent problem that needs taken care of, get it taken care of and will know about problems that might be developing in the future, and with our digital inspection our customers will have online access to their digital inspection records whether you live in Kent, Auburn or Maple Valley or Covington whether you drive a BMW or a Mini cooper we will have you covered. We have more than 200 years of combined automotive service experience and have helped thousands of our customers develop  services are in order, you are given options based on driving needs and budget.

An easy way to think about it can think of it like a trip to the dentist for a check-up. The dentist will do a thorough exam and take x-rays. Then the hygienist will clean your teeth and check your gums. At the end, the dentist comes in and inspects your teeth. You’ll be told if you need any work done, about problems that are developing, and if anything is urgent.  You will be presented with different care options and recommendations.
This helps you make sure your teeth are in good working order just like your car.  At Central Avenue Automotive in Kent we do it the same the same way. We want  our clients to have worry free driving  and to be able to make informed decisions about their vehicles because none of us want to be one of those blocking disabled vehicles on I405 or HWY 167 on your way home to Auburn.

Preventative maintenance is a lot like dental check-ups, as well. Small problems can develop into big ones. A cavity becomes a root canal. A dirty filter becomes engine damage. Skipping regular inspections or “check up’s” for either your teeth or your vehicle can lead to costly repairs.
We are always hear to help call us any time 253-854-6762 or visit us at 1514 s central in Kent or on the web at WWW.centralaveauto.com