We Are Your Serene, Green, Auto Repair Team!
Water Star Motors services all import car models, European and Japanese and otherwise. We specialize in servicing Mercedes-Benz vehicles. We have decades of experience and modern day tooling. If your vehicle is new or old, under dealer warranty or not, we work with you to prevent problems before they happen.
At Water Star Motors we practice sustainability. We believe in 'reduce, reuse, and recycle' as a way of life. We promote the use of bio-diesel, hybrids and ethanol in our community and promote the good health and safety of the vehicles we service. We were the first auto repair shop to become Certified Green through the Green Business Program.
Most people know that their car should be serviced for oil and fluids every 3000 miles. At Water Star Motors, we have schedule for more advanced maintenance as well. Listed below are our service recommendations and a timeline for action. Every time you come in for an oil service, we place a cling/sticker on your windshield to remind you when it's time to come back. We perform a multi-point vehicle inspection every time we have not seen your car for a while. Any potential problems we detect will be listed for you in the order of importance with safety first.
Service schedule: 3,000 miles, 15,000 miles, 30,000 miles, 60,000 miles.
Every 3,000 Miles
Every 15,000 Miles:
Every 30,000 Miles
Every 60,000 Miles
All from 30,000 mile list plus the following:
There is no warranty on performance parts or parts supplied by consumer; labor or otherwise
Traveling? Live out of the area? We have a Car Care Center Nationwide Warranty available. This nationwide warranty protects our Water Star Motors customers from unexpected repairs on most services performed by our shop for 12 months or 12,000 miles once they are 25 miles or more away from our shop.
* Does not cover wear items such as brakes and belts.
If your car is under warranty with the dealership or an aftermarket warranty program, we especially encourage you to come in: often, we can save you money by identifying expensive problems that may not be otherwise noticeable before your warranty expires. With a dealership warranty the problems we find will have to go to the dealer for repair, but with one or two less steps for you.
Aftermarket warranty? No problem we can handle the repairs for you. We go to bat for you and are your middleman between your car and the warranty company.
We make a point of identifying and listing all items that need to be repaired each time your vehicle is serviced.
Pre-Purchase Inspections
Are you planning to buy a pre-owned Mercedes, Toyota/Lexus, Honda/Acura, Nissan/Infiniti, VW or any other foreign car? We offer prompt and convenient scheduling of pre-purchase inspections - this simple step can mean the difference between thousands of dollars in unnecessary bills and months of aggravation, and the peace of mind that comes from knowing you got a good deal on a reliable vehicle. When you have a car in mind, call our Service Desk at 831-457-0996 and we'll get you in right away.
Brake Inspections - visually inspect brake fluid (flush if necessary), reservoir, master cylinder, rigid hoses, booster and other related parts in engine compartment; remove all four wheels; inspect brake pads, rotors, calipers, flex hoses, shoes, wheel bearings, rigid lines, compensating value and other related components under car; advise on condition and necessary repairs
Air Conditioning Service - perform Air Conditioner Performance Checklist according to B.A.R. (Bureau of Automotive Repair) Specifications; includes: performance test; I.D. and record system Freon type; check and record high/low operating pressures; inspect belts and hoses; check A/C compressor for operation; test and record center vent output temperature; visual inspection of condenser and compressor; check blower and vent operation
A/C Retrofit - R12 to 134A - I.D. refrigerant in vehicle; check all components for proper operation and leaks; check vents, blower, and flaps for proper operation; recover old Freon; replace receiver drier and related seals; install Conversion Kit - including service valves; evacuate system for one hour; leak test system with vacuum; install required amount of oil, add dye, and recharge system with 134A; leak test again with sniffer; thermometer check at center vents; recheck for leaks
Automatic Transmission Service - inspect transmission for leaks and general condition; drain transmission fluid and remove transmission pan; clean and replace the gasket and the transmission filter; reassemble fill with synthetic blend transmission fluid and transmission conditioner; check and adjust transmission linkage and controls; finished with a road test Coolant System Flush - coolant should be flushed and refilled every two years in most vehicles
Timing Belt Service - replace the timing belt, timing belt tensioner and timing belt idler rollers; inspect pulleys and teeth for wear and damage; replace cam shaft seals; front engine main seal and any other related seals; we also recommend replacing water pump and drive belts at the same time; finished with a road test
Fuel System Service - check fuel system for leaks and condition of seals and hoses; run fuel injection system cleaner through injector feed supply, which cleans the fuel injectors, valves and combustion chamber; clean throttle body and idle air valve (where accessible); perform induction system clean - cleaning the air intake system and v alves with cleaner; adjust idle to factory specs; install fuel system conditioner; finished with a road test
Smog Check inspection, repairs and certificate