Car battery installation service near Pasadena, TX

great job. very professional. quick installation

After exhausting our local options we put the discovery 1 on a trailer and took it here. Most reviews were good so we thought we were lucky to find one only 5 hours away. We were mistaken. Maybe for maintenance work they would be ok, but to actually diagnose and fix the problem, I would never recommend them. The first time they had it for 2 weeks and $1100 later we had a tuneup, an ignition coil, new ground wire and spark plugs.... and a vehicle that still couldn't make it out of the parking lot. So keys in overnight slot again and it stayed for another 2 weeks. Both times my husband was told it was running well and they had been driving it around. Amazingly after one month and all the "driving" they did, we had 2 miles put on the truck and it still wouldn't get out of the parking lot. All of the things we had already replaced they replaced again... (ignition coil, oxygen sensor...) and wanted to keep it longer since they thought it was the mass air flow (had 2 sitting in the truck since we already went that route) and kept telling my husband the catalytic converters were blocked (3 months old... and would blow leaves across a parking lot). 2 days after trailering it home (another 5 hour trip there and 5 hours back) my husband talked online to a landrover owner who had similar issues. After checking the crankshaft sensor (as suggested) he discovered the 2 wires to/from the sensor were melted together. After fixing that problem it still "missed". So he went to look at the crank position ring and discovered a tine bent over. Because of this the sensor couldn't see it and was missing. After gently bumping the tine back up into place the sensor saw it and the missing stopped. It is running smoothly and perfectly. Now he just has to figure out why, after they rewired it, the front windows wont roll up or down, and the front sunroof won't either. I am not saying these people didnt want to fix it, I am saying that they should admit when they don't know and quit being parts replacers instead of mechanics. Also their master mechanic never seemed to be around, which makes me wonder if he was would it actually have gotten fixed. If you need a tune up, then this really doesn't apply to you but if you need a problem diagnosed you might want to think before sending it here. $2000 later and still not running any different when you pick it up, you have to ask if it is really worth it.

At Key Auto Werks, we have taken all the steps to ensure the highest quality service for your import vehicle. Our shop is an Official Bosch Authorized Service Center, which means our quality must meet their highest standards (something not every shop can do)! We are also a recognized by the state as a Texas Emission Repair Service Center, meeting the strict regulations they require. As members of the ASA, ASE and TIAA, we are actively staying on top of every new automotive and industry trend. Also, all of our auto repairs come backed by a 12-month / unlimited mile warranty so you can be completely confident bring your vehicle to us. From brake checks to check engine light problems, to more advance problems, we’ve got you covered! We love what we do and our ASE Certified technicians take pride in each and every automotive repair we perform. We never want our customers to pay for unnecessary work; so we take great efforts to diagnose and repair only what is needed. We also stress the importance of regular vehicle maintenance to all of our customers. We know that keeping your car in tip-top shape will help reduce the need for more costly auto repairs down the road. Our philosophy is to treat our customers as we would want to be treated – with great service and fair pricing. Our team is here to help you every step of the way, so stop by or call us today.

Payne's has been serving the Houston area since 1973. We are a full service automotive maintenance and repair facility. We service passenger vehicles, light duty and medium duty vehicles whether gas or diesel. We welcome retail customers as well as commercial and fleet accounts.

It’s our mission is to provide the people of Houston with quality auto repair and excellent customer service for domestic and European vehicles alike. We also specialize in Mercedes, Jaguar, Audi, BMW and Land Rover. Call us today to book an appointment for all your auto repair needs, we look forward to serving you!