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Auto Truck Repair & Service
Our Auto Repair Services Will Have You on The Road in No Time in Moab, UT
Auto Repair and Service Located in Moab, UT & Serving Grand County
In the industry of auto repair services, where you choose to get your car fixed can make a big difference in the service, quality and price you receive; and choosing the wrong company can lead to a costly drawn-out project that only fixes the problem in the short term. At Arches Repair Center, Inc. in Moab, UT, we offer comprehensive services that are designed to keep your vehicle running like new. Reliable and affordable auto repair services have set us apart as a trusted name in the community, and we pride ourselves on the high standard of quality and honest assessment we provide in every job we take.
From oil changes to transmission overhauls, no job is too big or small, and our highly experienced and skilled mechanics are qualified to work on any car models and makes. So whatever your auto repair and service needs are, trust Arches Repair Center, Inc. for prompt, honest and affordable service. Call today for a free estimate, and we'll walk you through every step of the process.
Arches Repair Center - Car, Jeep, Truck & RV Service Tips
Check Engine Light Tip
Your car or truck’s engine is a big thing. In the desert, you want to feel safe knowing your car or vehicle is in good running shape. Your check engine light tells you the health of your car or truck engine.
Keep an eye on your engine check light. If this comes on, you want to get your vehicle into a service station for analysis. If it the check engine light flickers or comes on periodically, this may be an early warning sign. Take advantage of it by finding a reputable service station or repair shop to analyze your engine systems.
Transmission Tip
Desert terrain is really hard on automobile transmissions too. When travelling the Utah desert or Canyonlands, flushing your transmission fluid regularly maintains your vehicle’s performance. Transmissions should be flushed about every 30,000 miles. Just like your oil, transmission fluid breaks down. You want to keep the viscosity to assure it gives you the performance you need.
Oil Maintenance Tip - Cars, Jeeps, Trucks RVs
Fuel System and Engine Performance Tip
Here in Moab, Utah there is lots of dirt roads for off road travel, jeeping, camping and hiking. However, the fine desert sand is a problem if it gets into your gas tank. It can foul up your engine's performance.
Automotive Service Intervals - Normal and Severe
For cars, trucks, Jeeps or RVs in Moab, Utah or the Canyonlands
Normal Service. Every car is different. Normal interval is the service at 5-15,000 services: change oil, brake check, rotating your tires, check air filter. Front brakes last about 30,000 miles. Highway travel driving is not as hard as driving hills or mountains.
Major Services occurs every 30-60,000. This differs from a Normal service in that you: tune up, change spark plugs, changing brakes, changing fluid oil, transmission, brake and coolant.
Severe Service. On your Severe Service you would be looking at the parts of your vehicle sooner to assure your safety. If you think you need your vehicle needs to be checked or fixed, be sure you use a Licensed Safety Inspector.
When you go into the desert you go on the Severe Service maintenance interval because of the high heat, the severe grades and the fine sand in the air. Your air filter will clog more quickly than when driving your car or truck in the city.
On Severe Service check, be sure to have checked: air filter, oil filter, belts, spark plugs, hoses, tires, brakes, all suspension parts, ball joint, tie rod ends, U joints, CV boots. Checking these can provide you the assurance that your vehicle will be safe travelling Moab and the desert canyonlands of Utah.
How to Survive When Your Car, Jeep or Truck or RV is Over Heating
When you leave Moab, Utah and Arches National Park area there is no more “city.” You are in desert. The nearest “city” is Grand Junction, Colorado, over 100 miles away. So not only would a tow cost you a lot. But often times, your car will start heating up and you will think you can just keep driving - to make it to the next town. This is not advisable.
You really need to stop your car for 20-30 minutes to let it cool down before trying to add new or more coolant. Driving on an over-heated engine will burn up your car's or truck's engine.
1. Pull over to allow your engine to cool.
Wait at least 30 minutes before adding coolant or water.
2. Add water or coolant
After cooling your engine for at least 30 minutes, add water or coolant. If water or coolant is coming out as fast as you are pouring in, you will need to be towed. Normally if your temperature gauge goes over 3/4 then you need to pull over and cool down for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, you can try driving while keeping an eye on your temperature gauge.
3. Turn on the heater.
If your engine temperature indicator starts soaring or is high, turn on the heater in your car or truck. It sounds funny to some people but it will help save your engine and keep you moving until you can get to a safe place.
If you are far from the nearest city or service station, you can turn on the heater to pull heat off the engine. This may be uncomfortable and hot sitting inside your car, but it helps the engine reduce the heat index when your coolant system has failed.
4. If you feel unsure or want help, call us. (435) 259-4959.
We are just a call away. We offer 24 hour towing and are located in Moab, Utah, (Moab is just 100 miles from the Colorado State line.)
Need help?
If your car, jeep, truck or RV needs overnight auto repair services, we can help you get a motel if needed through our referral network. Just let us know how we can help.
Arches Repair Center is a State Licensed impound for Moab, Utah police, Canyon County Sheriff and Utah Highway Patrol.
What to Do If Your Car Gets Impounded
After you pay bail, go to the DMV to get a release and bring your release with you to pay for towing and storage.
Certified Auto, Jeep, Truck, RV Repair Center
“Our Inspectors provide safety inspections
towards the renewal of your vehicles license.”
Licensed Safety Inspection Repair Shop
For cars, trucks, Jeeps or RVs in Moab, Utah or the Canyonlands
When it comes to your safety and your vehicle’s performance, we take it seriously. At Arches Repair Center in Moab Utah, we are certified AAA Approved Auto Repair shop with three Utah State Certified Licensed Safety Inspectors. AAA has stringent rules to be an approved auto repair.
An auto repair shop or professional must be Automotive Service Excellence - ASE certified in 8 different categories in ASE: automatic transmission, transaxle, engine repair, electrical/electronic systems, suspension and steering, brakes, heating and AC, engine performance, manual drive train and axels.
Arches Repair Center
Arches Repair Center is an independently owned service repair. We've been in Moab, Utah since 1996. We are thorough fast and honest. If it needs auto repair service we can completely repair it or make a referral.
How to Protect Your Car in Moab, Utah and Canyonlands
- Is your transmission slipping or overheating?
- Battery dead or battery light On?
- Lost your brakes or brakes heating up down hills?
- Engine running rough or misfiring?
- This is desert country, and these are the warning signs.
Moab, Utah and Arches National Park area is a beautiful place to spend your vacation. The Canyonlands have high temperatures, hot roads, and fine desert sand- your engine's worst enemy. You want to be sure you can continue your vacation without breaking down in the desert or getting stuck on the freeway.
We at Arches Repair Center want to have a safe trip and can help you stay on the road and to feel good about your vehicle.
Here are tips you need to know on how to protect and maintain your car, truck, jeep or RV when in Moab or the Arches Nation Park area of the Utah Canyonlands.
Both you and your vehicle will be well looked after. We provide you with damage-free vehicle towing anywhere, at any time in the greater Moab area. Call us at (435) 259-4959 for details.
Assuring your Car or Truck’s Safety
These are just some of the Safety Inspection required parts of your car we check to certify your vehicle is safe to be on the road: cracks in windshield, brakes, front end parts: tie rod ends and ball joints, fan belts, lights: head, brakes must measure greater than .002, wheel bearings, parking (tail), turn signals must all be in working order, windshield wipers must clear the window without streaking, windshield washer must be able spray fluid on the windshield, door handles and seats belts and parking brake all are checked.
Our services
- Car Rentals
- Auto/Truck Repair and Service
- 24-Hour Towing
