Four Star Import

🚨 CHEAP PARTS CAN COST YOU MORE IN THE LONG RUN 🚨

These spark plugs are a perfect example of why the cheapest option isn’t always the best option.

When it comes to your vehicle, the correct part matters. Quality, materials, design, heat range, fitment, and application all play a role in how a part performs.
⚠️ Buying the cheapest part may save you a few dollars today… but if it fails prematurely or isn’t the correct part for your vehicle, you could end up paying for:

🔧 The part again
🔧 Additional labor
🔧 Diagnostics
🔧 Damage caused by the failure
🔧 And potentially another tow or repair

🔧 Why does diagnostic work cost money if we don’t replace a part?

Because you’re paying for the time, knowledge, equipment, and testing required to FIND the problem — not just for a replacement part. When you bring your vehicle in with a check-engine light, electrical problem, strange noise, or intermittent issue, the technician may have to:

🔍 Scan the vehicle’s computer
📋 Research diagnostic information
⚡ Perform electrical testing
🧪 Test sensors and circuits
🔧 Inspect components
📈 Compare readings to manufacturer specifications
🧠 Follow a diagnostic process to eliminate possible causes.

No part replacement doesn’t mean no work was performed.

Proper diagnostics can actually save you money by preventing unnecessary parts from being replaced. 🚗🔧

So a customer came up with a cool mascot for the shop. We need some input as to what to name him. Give us some ideas!!

Head gaskets are becoming a more common problem. Especially with the kind of heat that we have been experiencing lately. Engines are not able to sustain high temps. 🔧 WATCH FOR THESE SIGNS:

❌ Engine overheating
❌ Coolant disappearing with no visible leak
❌ White smoke/steam from the exhaust
❌ Milky-looking engine oil
❌ Bubbles or excessive pressure in the coolant reservoir
❌ Rough starts or misfires
❌ Sweet-smelling exhaust
❌ Repeatedly needing to add coolant. 🛑 Stop ✋Don’t drive it, bring it in and let us perform proper testing.

⛽️ Did you know you shouldn’t overfill your gas tank?
When the gas pump clicks off, that’s your cue to stop pumping. 🚗 Your gas tank needs a little room for fuel to expand, especially on hot days. ☀️ Trying to squeeze in “just a little more” can:
• Push gasoline into your vehicle’s EVAP system and potentially damage it
• Cause fuel to spill or overflow
• Create a strong gasoline smell
• Trigger a check engine light
• Waste fuel without giving you much extra driving range maintenance

What is the wildest thing you’ve ever seen found in a tire? 👀🛞 This is a full bit set found in one of our employee’s tire! Drop your comments below 👇🏻

Did you know that we also service Honda & Toyota Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) vehicles? Here we have a JDM Celica GT-Four getting an engine out service for oil leaks, timing belt, clutch and other various repairs/upgrades. The Celica GT-Four is unique in the fact that a lot of it's drivetrain and suspension design came from Toyota's European Rally Racing days. It's equipped with a 255 HP 2.0 liter turbocharged 3S-GTE 4 cylinder backed up with a 5 speed manual transmission and ALL-WHEEL DRIVE. We can't wait to get this thing back on the road, carving up corners and bringing a smile to it's owners face!

Lately, we have been experiencing an influx of phone calls. We greatly appreciate the business you all give us. However, we have limited staff and cannot answer every call, especially during peak hours. Please be patient as we try to answer as much as we can. Or try calling at non-peak hours. Thank you for choosing us!

Old school vs Modern and what you need to know before buying.
*Older vehicles comes with their fair share of quirks but for the most part seem to be built to last. Downside is that with older vehicles, be prepared to spend money for normal wearable repairs.
*Newer vehicle are nice because they come with factory warranties and more fancy technology. However like most things, they are not built to last and we have been seeing more newer vehicles needing big expensive repairs with lesser miles.