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2010 Mazda 3 with intermittent check engine light. Cause: Exhaust oxygen sensor failed and not sending the correct data. Oxygen sensors do wear out. Mazda oxygen sensor replacement is a periodic exhaust system maintenance due to normal engine operation. Repair: Check engine light diagnosis. Oxygen sensor replacement. Tips...

Asian Import Auto Service near Ann Arbor, MI

Looking for Asian auto repair shop in the Ann Arbor area?

Our fourth shop, Abbott Street Auto Service, specializes in Asian auto repair in Ann Arbor MI. Owned and managed by the same people you know for dependable, honest service backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Announcing the opening of our fourth auto repair shop, Abbott Street Auto Service in Ann Arbor, MI.

Abbott Street Auto Service is located across the street from Westgate Shopping Center, and minutes away from the University of Michigan Campus. Their ASE certified technicians provide both Asian import auto service in Ann Arbor, MI, and domestic auto service.

Why Do Our Customers Return?

Everything starts by providing excellent customer service and quality work on your vehicle. But this is only the beginning.

Most likely, you can find good work from other automotive service and repair providers in Ann Arbor. So, how does Hoover Street Auto Repair stand apart from the other auto service shops in Ann Arbor, MI?

With over 30 years of experience in automotive service and repair customers, Brian Hogue and his team constantly work to give you the most comprehensive customer service in Ann Arbor, MI.

This week at Hoover Street Auto a customer brought his 2012 Acura MDX in for a routine oil change service performed by our ASE certified Acura technician.

An inspection revealed at the current vehicle mileage a cooling system service and sparkplug replacement was needed. maintenance services were due based on the current vehicle mileage.

Replacing engine coolant flushes out contaminants that build up in the coolant fluid over time. The new coolant renews anti-corrosion and water-pump seal lubricant additives.

Today's repair is a 2012 Subaru Legacy lower control arm replacement due to excessive wear of the ball joints and control arm bushings.

Subaru's are well known to develop front end knocking noises. There are many reasons for the noises and the following should be inspected before doing Subaru suspension repair: Subaru lower control arms, Subaru ball joints, Subaru stabilizer link, Subaru sway bar bushings, and Subaru motor mounts. Please contact us if you need help with Subaru suspension loud knocking noise or Subaru front end noises over bumps.

This week we had a 2007 Mazda 3 needing an oil leak diagnosed and repaired.

We found the engine's rear crankshaft seal was leaking. Replacement of the seal would require the removal of the transmission for access to the leaking seal. After removing the transmission it was determined the clutch was worn and near the end of its life.