Preventive Maintenance

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE & TUNE UPS IN LAKE ST. LOUIS, MO

The Cheapest Repair Is The One You Never Need

Preventive maintenance is the least glamorous service we offer and easily the most valuable. Staying on schedule keeps your vehicle running at its peak, protects your factory warranty, holds its resale value, and—most importantly—lets our technicians catch small problems while they’re still small and cheap. Here at Advance Transmissions & Complete Auto Care, we have over 45 years of experience to serve you with, and we serve drivers in Lake St. Louis, O’Fallon, Wentzville, St. Peters, St. Charles, and the surrounding communities.

Our Maintenance & Tune Up Services Include:

Oil and filter changes
Tune ups
Fluid checks, changes, and flushes
Battery testing and replacement
Shocks and struts
Suspension and steering service
Brake service
Belt and hose inspection and replacement
Engine and cabin air filters
Tire pressure and rotation
Diagnostics

Frequent check-ups are worth the investment, because they prevent expensive and serious problems. And every maintenance visit includes a complimentary multi-point inspection, so you always leave knowing where your vehicle stands.

Automotive Maintenance Essentials Flat Lay

Does Servicing At An Independent Shop Void My Warranty?

No—and it’s worth knowing why, because a lot of drivers are told otherwise. Under the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, you don’t have to use a dealer for routine maintenance or repairs to keep your factory warranty in effect. According to the Federal Trade Commission, it’s illegal for a dealer to deny your warranty coverage simply because you had routine maintenance or repairs performed somewhere else.

There is one sensible exception: if the warranty states that specific work will be performed free of charge, the manufacturer can require you to use facilities it chooses. And a repair can still be denied if faulty work or a defective part actually caused the damage—but the manufacturer has to demonstrate that, not just assume it.

Our advice: keep your receipts. We provide documentation for every service, so you have a clean maintenance record if a warranty question ever comes up. You get dealership-level service without dealership prices, and your coverage stays exactly where it should be.

How Often Should You Service Your Vehicle?

Maintenance intervals vary by make, model, year, and how you actually drive—and your owner’s manual is always the final authority. As a general rhythm, most drivers do well with an oil change and inspection every 5,000 to 7,500 miles, fluid and filter checks at each visit, brake and tire inspections at least twice a year, and a closer look at belts, hoses, and the battery once a vehicle passes the three-year mark.

Hard use shortens every one of those intervals. Frequent short trips, stop-and-go traffic, towing, and Missouri’s temperature swings all ask more of your vehicle. Tell us how you drive and we’ll build a schedule that fits your reality rather than a generic chart.

Questions about what your vehicle needs next? Get in touch with us at 636-978-7730, or book below.

45 YEARS OF

EXPERIENCE

SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE HERE WILL NOT VOID YOUR FACTORY WARRANTY.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Preventive Maintenance

Will servicing my car here void my factory warranty?

No. Under the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, it’s illegal for a dealer to deny your warranty coverage just because routine maintenance or repairs were performed somewhere else. The exception is work the warranty covers free of charge, which the manufacturer can require you to have done at facilities it chooses. We document every service so your maintenance record stays clean.

How often should I have my vehicle serviced?

Your owner’s manual is the final word, since intervals vary by make, model, and year. As a general rhythm, most drivers do well with an oil change and inspection every 5,000 to 7,500 miles, with brake and tire checks at least twice a year. Short trips, towing, and heat all shorten those intervals.

What does a tune up actually include these days?

Modern engines don’t need the old-fashioned tune ups they once did, but they still need attention: spark plugs, filters, fluids, belts, hoses, and a scan for any stored trouble codes. We check what your specific vehicle calls for rather than selling a one-size-fits-all package.

Is preventive maintenance really worth the money?

Consistently, yes. Scheduled service costs a fraction of the repairs it prevents, and it protects your warranty and resale value along the way. The math is rarely close—a fluid change is cheaper than the component the fluid was protecting.

Do you follow my manufacturer’s recommended schedule?

We do, and we’ll adjust it for how you actually drive. Bring your owner’s manual or just tell us your vehicle and mileage and we’ll map out what’s due now and what’s coming. Book your maintenance service here.

Preventive maintenance and tune up service at Advance Transmissions and Complete Auto Care in Lake St. Louis

Trusted By Drivers Across St. Charles County

Don’t just take our word for it—here’s what our neighbors say about the shop that’s kept St. Charles County on the road for over 45 years.

    
 
 
         
   Gregory Underwood 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I came from NY to pick up a truck I purchased from a private seller. The transmission blew 30 miles into our trip home. I googled some transmission shops around the area and found advanced transmissions. It was almost closing time for them, but one of the guys said he would stick around until the tow truck could delivery the truck. When I arrived he went over all of the options and advised me on the best way to proceed. I then went back to NY and waited for the truck to get fixed. They kept me updated with the progress and when it was finished we worked out a plan to pick it up on a Saturday. The truck drove home perfectly 750 miles. They also check all my fluids and looked it over for my trip. I'm very grateful I came across this shop in such a time of debacle. Thanks so much!
  
 
        
   Brian Lewis 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I recently took my SUV to Advance Transmissions based on a diagnostics from Firestone that lead me to believe a catastrophic issue with my transmission. The transmission was a rebuild and was only a few years old, so still under warranty. After calling around to a few shops, some would honor the warranty while some would not, I ended up taking it to Advance Transmissions based on the fact that they would service it under warranty and were the most responsive. I'm really glad I did. I can't say things would have been worse at other shops, but I could totally see being taken advantage of elsewhere. The issue stemmed from a single missing o-ring. They had it assessed, replaced, tested, and ready in a day or two. And since it was such a simple fix, they made it free of charge. It was originally looking like it would be a lot of labor expense even if the part was under warranty. But instead, they were honest, courteous, and respected me as a customer. I'll definitely be taking any future business here.
  
 
        
   1000bfoehl 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. One of the most honest auto repair shops I’ve ever seen. I worked with John. I told him my problem and over the phone. He helped me get my transmission working again saving me thousands of dollars I would highly recommend this transmission shop and the staff.
  
 
        
   James Wigger 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent job on rebuilding my transmission along with great service. I fully recommend this place! Five ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ out 5!!!!!
  
 
        
   Mitch # 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. These guys are very nice and knowledgeable. Location can be a bit hard to find, but it's worth it.