At Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair in St Augustine, FL, it’s important to us that you see the value in the work we do. Over the course of the past decade, depending on what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive, it may seem like oil changes have gotten more expensive, and there’s a lot of differentiation in pricing at different locations. What’s going on?

If you own or operate a fleet or commercial truck, there’s a lot that factors into having a major repair done on one of your vehicles. At Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair in St Augustine, FL, we’re here to help you make the right choice.

At Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair in St Augustine, FL, we’re in the business of quality. Quality work, quality parts, and quality service keep a business going. Here is a quick rundown on why it’s important to install components that will perform reliably, and keep you taken care of in the event that they don’t.

There’s a huge percentage of vehicle on the road, right now, with the check engine light illuminated. Many of them have had it on for years, even. Frequently, a check engine light will illuminate, but pose no immediate problems, so people just get used to it and learn to live with it being on. However, Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair in St Augustine, FL would like you to know that it’s worth having it looked into. Typically, the problem can be diagnosed by simply plugging your car into our computer; the vehicle gives us a code, and we know what the problem is immediately.

Coolant leaks can be a pain - they’re elusive and have a lot of damage potential. Fortunately, at Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair in St Augustine, FL, our technicians know exactly how to diagnose and repair a coolant leak, no matter where it is. Knowing more about where these coolant leaks appear and why they're a problem will help you to recognize a problem and get it repaired before it does further damage.

At Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair in St Augustine, FL, our technicians have a wide variety of top of the line tools and equipment available to diagnose and repair your vehicle. We utilize equipment at the forefront of technological innovation to best provide for the specific needs of your car.

Regular maintenance checks of your vehicle will help you avoid a catalytic converter that looks like this resulting in large repair costs which is what our team here at Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair in St Augustine want to avoid at all costs! We feel that every customer has a need to know what repairs are in their future and exactly how to budget for them if need be so we check your vehicle thoroughly and keep you informed.

There are several indicators that your catalytic converter isn't functioning at maximum capacity such as:

The engine in your Chevrolet, Dodge, or Ford diesel pickup is the heart and soul of your truck. At Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair in St Augustine, FL, we repair, rebuild, and replace engines with quality parts and builds, keeping your truck on the road for years to come.

There are many factors that go into making Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair in St Augustine, FL a repair shop that’s above the rest.

No matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive, maintenance is the key to giving your engine a long life. At Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair in St Augustine, FL, we focus on keeping your engine running strong.

At Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair in St Augustine, FL, we know it isn’t always easy deciding what to do next when it comes to major engine repairs. Fortunately, that’s what we’re here for - to help you make the best decision for your situation.

At Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair in St Augustine, FL, we know replacing an entire engine can be a tough call to make - that’s why we’re here to help you make an expert decision on the matter.

It’s not always easy to recognize when your vehicle is suffering from a simple problem that requires a little maintenance and TLC or there is real engine damage as symptoms can be overlooked and seen as “normal.” While not all sounds and smells may threaten the life of your vehicle or truck engine, there are some obvious warning signs that require a vehicle inspection here at the shop right away.

With all fleets and commercial vehicles, there comes a time you have to decide - do we fix this vehicle, or replace it? At Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair in St Augustine, FL, we’re here to help you figure that out.

At Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair in St Augustine, FL, we see our fair share of damage that could’ve been prevented. Leaking injectors are one of the main ways a diesel engine can meet its demise - but the good news is, engine failure can be avoided, as long as the problem is taken care of.

Vehicle maintenance can be expensive. However, when it comes to owning a car, truck, or SUV, the only thing more expensive than maintaining one is doing no maintenance at all. Here’s why, from Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair in St Augustine, FL.

The heads on your commercial or fleet diesel are one of the most integral parts of your engine. The heads are comprised of the valvetrain, exhaust ports, intake ports, and injector ports. In essence, a head’s purpose is to regulate and time the intake of fresh air, the release of exhaust, the compression of fuel and air that provides combustion, and the entry point for fuel into the cylinder. The head is where all the complex aspects of engine operation occur...without it, you just have a chunk of metal with pistons in it, and no way to make them move. Here’s what you need to know about your heads, from Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair in St Augustine, FL.

Obviously, your engine is the heart and soul of your car, truck, or SUV. When your engine requires maintenance or repair, rest assured your vehicle is in good hands at Melvin's Auto & Truck Repair in St Augustine.