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Here at Temecula European Auto we understand what makes customer service truly outstanding. You will feel the difference exceptional customer care makes when you work with us. We know auto repair in Temecula offers you lots of choices, and we aim to provide the kind of caring customer service that will bring you back.
Our professional automotive service offers you years of combined expertise from our well-trained technicians. We treat our auto repair professionals well because we value their skill and can-do attitude. We know our team sets us apart, saving you time and money, not to mention worry. When it comes to auto repair in Temecula, we are totally confident that Temecula European Auto is the best option in town!
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About Temecula European Auto Temecula, CA
Since 2013, Temecula European Auto has been there for the people of Temecula. We love what we do, and that basic fact fuels our business. We are dedicated to our customers, and that’s why they stick with us—the best auto repair Temecula has to offer.
Our family of technicians and service staff sees their work here at Temecula European Auto as more than a job. It’s their vocation and livelihood. Each member of our team is invested in your satisfaction.
Temecula European Auto was founded on the basic idea that everyone deserves respect. It is our mission to treat each person that comes through our door with dignity and sensitivity. We believe this attention to detail has paid off by providing us with our loyal, friendly family of customers. That’s what makes Temecula European Auto the best car service in Temecula!
Family owned and operated. Specialize in VW and Audi but service all makes and models. Audi Master Technician. EPA certified.
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What sets Temecula European Auto apart from all of the others in Temecula, CA?
Trust: When it comes to auto repair in Temecula, CA, it’s all about earning loyalty and trust by doing our very best every day. We are determined to earn and keep your trust.
Talent: At Temecula European Auto, you can rest easy knowing that our highly-skilled, experienced auto service professionals are handling your car. Our technicians bring years of experience, skill, and education to the Temecula auto repair table.
Time: We take the time we need to provide you with top quality car service in Temecula, CA, and we take the time to talk to you about what that means. We listen to you so we understand your needs and goals for your auto repair.
Recently Serviced Vehicles
2011 Volkswagen Jetta
Mileage
165,594
Service Date
6/2/2023
Services Performed
- 7 fault codes are stored in the engine control module, P2015, P1A58, P2BA6, P0401, P240F, P0401, and P2002. Removed upper engine cover. Removed lower engine cover. Loosened right front axle shaft assembly from transmission. Lowered subframe. Removed EGR filter. Removed diesel particulate filter. Stripped down diesel particulate filter. One of the exhaust gas temperature sensors is stuck in the diesel particulate filter and cannot be removed. Called customer and he authorized us to replace the diesel particulate filter, EGR filter and the three exhaust gas temperature sensors in the diesel particulate filter. Replaced the diesel particulate filter and the three exhaust gas temperature sensors in the DPF. Replaced the EGR filter, exhaust flapper motor and rear oxygen sensor that came with the EGR filter repair kit. Re installed in reverse order of removal. Performed basic settings on EGR flapper motor. Recommend a wheel alignment since subframe was lowered during repairs. Cleared fault codes in the engine control module. DPF warning light is still on. 2 fault codes are still stored in the engine control module, P2BA6, and P1A58. Road tested. Check engine light came back on. Recommend an extended road test to clear DPF warning light, check engine light, permanent DTC memory as well as reset readiness code. Vehicle is operating correctly after all repairs were complete.
- Removed intake flap motor. Installed intake flap motor repair kit. Re installed intake flap motor. Reset intake flap motor basic settings. Road tested after all repairs were complete. Check engine light did not come back on. Fault codes did not re appear. Vehicle is operating correctly.
- Removed and replaced the passenger side outside mirror glass.
- Verified concern. Found the screw for the outer drivers door handle key tumbler is loose causing the key tumbler to move when opening the door. Removed trim from the side of the driver door. Tightened the screw for the key tumbler on the outer drivers door handle. Re installed trim piece. Verified door opens on the first try every time.
- Performed an extended road test after repairs to clear DPF warning light, check engine light, permanent DTC memory as well as reset readiness code. Verified readiness code is set. No current, pending or permanent fault codes stored in the engine control module. Vehicle is operating correctly.
- Completed a wheel alignment after repairs were complete due to loosening of subframe during repairs. Road tested. Vehicle drives straight. Steering wheel is centered.
- Removed and replaced the left license plate light bulb. Verified the license plate lights are working correctly now.
Lee H. gave our service a 5 star review on 6/2/2023
2011 Dodge Durango
Mileage
110,994
Service Date
6/2/2023
Services Performed
- Tested battery, starter, and alternator. 12.35 Volts, 640 EN, recharge and retest battery. Starter test- cranking volts- 10.77 Volts- pass. Charging test- load off: 14.30 Volts- pass, load on: 13.54 Volts- pass. Advised customer that the alternator passed a load test but we did hear it whining. Customer requests to still remove and replace alternator and drive belt. Disconnected battery. Charged battery out of vehicle. Removed and replaced alternator and drive belt per customer request. Re installed battery. Restored electrical power. Tested battery, starter and new alternator. 12.54 Volts, 546 EN, bad battery–replace. Starter test- cranking volts- 11.09 Volts- pass. Charging system, load off- 14.31 Volts- pass, load on- 14.20 Volts- pass. Advised customer that battery test failed. Customer may have pro-rated warranty coverage left on battery. Customer is aware the battery test failed and is going to take vehicle as is.
Nick N. gave our service a 5 star review on 6/2/2023
2010 Volkswagen GTI
Mileage
117,550
Service Date
5/23/2023
Services Performed
- Advised customer in order to inspect the clutch we would have to remove the transmission and inspect it. We recommend to start with a test drive to see how it feels driving and if it slips or smells like it is burning. Customer agreed. Road tested vehicle. Vehicle drove fine. Vehicle did not slip while driving. Could not smell any burning. Did not hear any chattering. Advised customer that clutch seems to be ok at this time. This could change in the future but at this time vehicle is operating correctly. Inspected serpentine belt. Belt appears to be original belt. Recommend remove and replace serpentine belt.
- Removed and replaced serpentine belt. Road tested. Vehicle is operating correctly.
Trever R. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/29/2023
2013 Jaguar XF
Mileage
78,665
Service Date
5/25/2023
Services Performed
- Changed engine oil and filter. Reset service reminder. Completed multi point inspection. Checked horn. Checked lights. Checked wipers. Checked and topped off fluid levels. Checked battery. 12.66 Volts, 807 CCA, marginal battery. Checked brakes. Front brake pads 8mm, 56% remaining. Rear brake pads 7mm, 70% remaining. Road tested. Vehicle is operating correctly.
- HWO Used Oil Disposal Fee
- Rotated tires front to rear. Checked and adjusted tire pressures.
Royal S. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/25/2023
2009 Audi A4
Mileage
130,654
Service Date
5/24/2023
Services Performed
- Removed front wheels. Removed left and right front forward and rearward lower control arms. Removed and replaced left and right front forward and rearward lower control arm bushings. Re installed in reverse order of removal. Recommend a wheel alignment.
- Removed front wheels. Removed front upper control arms. Removed and replaced front forward and rearward upper control arm bushings. Re installed in reverse order of removal. Recommend wheel alignment.
- Checked alignment on all 4 wheels. Adjusted caster, camber, toe-in, and thrust angle as needed on all 4 wheels. Centered steering wheel. Road tested. Vehicle is operating correctly.
Emmie R. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/24/2023
2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350
Mileage
112,249
Service Date
5/19/2023
Services Performed
- Road tested. Verified concern. Found noise is coming from left rear wheel bearing. Recommend to remove and replace the left rear wheel bearing and hub.
- Removed left rear wheel. Loosened left rear brake caliper. Removed left rear brake pads and rotor. Loosened 3 left rear upper control arms from left rear wheel bearing housing. Pressed out left rear wheel bearing and hub. Cleaned area. Pressed in new left rear wheel bearing and hub. Re installed in reverse order of removal. Road tested. Verified noise from left rear wheel bearing is eliminated. Vehicle is operating correctly.
John O. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/19/2023
2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Mileage
80,173
Service Date
5/17/2023
Services Performed
- Changed engine oil and filter. Reset service reminder. Completed multi point inspection. Checked horn. Checked lights. Checked wipers. Checked and topped off fluid levels. Road tested. Vehicle is operating correctly.
- HWO Used Oil Disposal Fee
- Rotated tires front to rear. Checked and adjusted tire pressures. Reset TPMS. Completed brake inspection. Front brake pads 8mm, 56% remaining. Rear brake pads 8mm, 80% remaining.
- Verified concern. Lubricated passenger front door hinges. Noise is still there, no difference. Found the lower hinge is causing the noise. Recommend dealership or body shop to correct this.
- Verified concern. Sunroof and sunshade will not function at all. Checked fuses in fuse panel. They are both good. Checked fuse panel wires for rodent damage, no damage found. Tried to do a re initialization, it did not change the symptoms. A more invasive diagnostic is necessary. Recommend taking vehicle to dealership for further diagnostic. No repair done at this time.
- Completed brake fluid flush. Removed old brake fluid from reservoir. Cleaned brake fluid reservoir and screen. Refilled brake fluid reservoir with fresh brake fluid. Flushed brake fluid. Checked and topped off brake fluid level. Road tested.
- HWO Hazardous waste disposal fee.
- Removed and replaced cabin air filter. Road tested.
- Removed and replaced engine air filter. Road tested.
- Raised vehicle on lift. Removed left and right engine mount heat shields. Raised engine with pole jack. Removed and replaced left and right engine mounts. Re installed in reverse order of removal. Cleaned dye stained areas. Road tested. Vehicle is operating correctly.
Heather R. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/17/2023
2016 Audi S7
Mileage
39,070
Service Date
5/9/2023
Services Performed
- Changed engine oil and filter. Reset service reminder. Completed multi point inspection. Checked horn. Checked lights. Checked wipers. Checked and topped off fluid levels. Checked battery. 12.20 Volts, 628 CCA, recharge and retest. Checked brakes. Front brake pads 6mm, 42% remaining. Rear brake pads 8mm, 80% remaining. Road tested. Vehicle is operating correctly.
- HWO Used Oil Disposal Fee
- Removed and replaced wiper blades. Verified wiper blades are operating correctly.
- Rotated tires front to rear. Checked and adjusted tire pressures. Reset TPMS. Road tested.
Jameson M. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/9/2023
2013 Audi A3
Mileage
73,006
Service Date
5/5/2023
Services Performed
- Verified concern. Found 8 fault codes stored in engine control module, U0429 -implausible date received from steering column control module, P2015-intake manifold flap pos. sensor (bank 1), P2015-intake manifold flap pos. sensor (bank 1), P2015-intake manifold pos. sensor (bank 1), P2187-system to lean at idle, P0300- random/multiple cylinder misfire detected, P0301- cylinder 1 misfire detected, and P0303- cylinder 3 misfire detected. Found the intake manifold runner lever is broken causing the intake manifold codes. Found the oil separator diaphragm has an internal vacuum leak causing the lean code and misfires.
- Removed upper engine cover. Removed engine air filter housing air duct. Loosened high pressure fuel line at high pressure fuel pump. Loosened engine wire harness. Removed engine oil filter. Loosened EVAP hose to EVAP purge valve. Loosened intake manifold brace. Removed intake manifold. Replaced intake manifold with gasket. Swapped fuel rail, EVAP purge valve and fuel injectors from old intake manifold to new intake manifold. Replaced fuel injector seals. Re installed in reverse order of removal. New intake manifold had updated solenoid valve that required a vent line to be installed. Installed vent line from solenoid valve for intake flap runner to top of valve cover. Cleared fault codes. Road tested. Vehicle is operating correctly. Check engine light did not re appear. Fault codes did not re appear. Engine is running normally.
- Removed ignition coils. Removed and replaced engine oil separator with gasket. Re installed in reverse order of removal. Cleared fault codes. Road tested. Vehicle is operating correctly. Check engine light did not re appear. Fault codes did not re appear. Engine is running normally.
Lisa & Ron K. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/5/2023
2007 BMW X5
Mileage
172,690
Service Date
5/3/2023
Services Performed
- Verified concern. Oil is leaking out of the coolant reservoir and onto the ground. Found the engine oil cooler has failed causing engine oil to mix with coolant. Recommend to remove and replace the engine oil cooler and seal and flush cooling system.
- Removed air filter housing. Removed upper and lower engine covers. Drained coolant / oil mixture from cooling system. Removed the engine oil filter. Sucked out the engine oil from the engine oil filter housing. Removed and replaced engine oil cooler and seal. Changed engine oil and filter. Reset oil change service reminder. Re filled cooling system with distilled water and coolant flush, flushed cooling system. Replaced the coolant reservoir cap due to swollen seals. Ran engine until the engine cooling fan came on. Drained coolant. Re filled cooling system with distilled water and coolant flush, flushed cooling system. Ran engine until the engine cooling fan came on. Performed the same procedure about 9 or 10 times until I clearly see the oil in the cooling system was dissipating. At that point I drained and re filled the cooling system with fresh coolant. Bled cooling system. Checked and topped off coolant level. Flushed cooling system. Ran the engine until the engine cooling fan came on. Drained cooling system. Re filled the cooling system with fresh coolant. Bled cooling system. Checked and topped off coolant level. Sucked any remaining residual engine oil from the coolant reservoir. Road tested. Vehicle is operating normally. Advised customer that there will still be residual oil in the coolant reservoir. Advised customer that it is impossible to remove all the residual oil from the cooling system without replacing every component in the cooling system. Advised customer that the vehicle is operating normally.
Rick C. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/3/2023
2013 Audi A4
Mileage
89,955
Service Date
5/2/2023
Services Performed
- Changed engine oil and filter. Reset service reminder. Checked and adjusted tire pressures. Completed multi point inspection. Checked horn. Checked lights. Checked wipers. Checked and topped off fluid levels. Checked battery. 12.51 Volts, 580 CCA, bad battery–replace. Recommend charge and retest battery. Customer declined at this time. Checked brakes. Front brake pads 10mm remaining. Rear brake pads 2mm remaining. Recommend replace rear brakes. Customer declined at this time. Road tested. Vehicle is operating correctly.
- HWO Used Oil Disposal Fee
John L. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/2/2023
2017 Volkswagen Jetta
Mileage
99,486
Service Date
4/28/2023
Services Performed
- Changed engine oil and filter. Reset service reminder. Checked and topped off fluid levels. Performed courtesy vehicle inspection. Checked horn. Checked lights. Checked wiper blades. Checked battery, 12.68 Volts, 612 CCA, Good battery. Road tested. Vehicle is operating correctly.
- HWO Used Oil Disposal Fee
- Checked and adjusted tire pressures. Rotated tires front to rear. Reset TPMS. Checked brakes. Front brake pads 8mm, 56% remaining. Rear brake pads 3mm, 30% remaining. Recommend replace rear brakes soon.
- Completed brake fluid flush. Removed old brake fluid from reservoir. Cleaned brake fluid reservoir and screen. Refilled brake fluid reservoir with fresh brake fluid. Flushed brake fluid. Checked and topped off brake fluid level. Road tested.
- HWO Hazardous waste disposal fee.
- Removed rear wheels. Loosened rear brake calipers. Removed rear brake pads. Removed rear brake caliper mounting brackets. Removed rear rotors. Cleaned and lubricated rear brake calipers, pistons, dust boots, mounting brackets and slides. Replaced rear brake pads and rotors. Re installed in reverse order of removal. Checked and topped off brake fluid level. Road tested. Vehicle is operating correctly.
- Removed and replaced drive belt. Road tested. Vehicle is operating correctly.
Michelle T. gave our service a 5 star review on 4/28/2023