Welcome to Car Doc, Inc., your number one choice for auto repair in Walnutport, PA!
Let us be the solution to your vehicle repair, maintenance, and service needs.
We Challenge you to Find a More Honest, Reliable Auto Repair Shop!
Our goal at Car Doc, Inc. is simply to provide the absolute best value, quality, and reliability that you deserve in auto repair.We treat our clients the way we want to be treated, and honesty is our number one policy.
Our shop uses only the best quality materials, utilizes the latest computer diagnostic equipment, and keeps our staff fully certified and trained, so we can do the best possible job that can be done in any given situation to ensure your problem is fixed the first time. We want you to be completely satisfied with our service and we back all of our work with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
Since 1997, Car Doc, Inc. has serviced the community and we are proud of our commitment to automotive excellence. We realize our clients are our number one asset and take pride in our customer service. We guarantee a clean, friendly, professional, relaxed atmosphere for your automotive experience.
Our employees are dedicated to educating our clients. There is nothing worse than paying for something and not understanding the cost or why you need it. All repairs are thoroughly explained, all available options brought to your attention, and an accurate price quoted before any work begins, so you can make an informed decision that works best for you. No surprises. No stress. No exceptions. We do our best to explain your specific repair in “plain English”. We never want our clients frustrated because they are unsure if they need a specific repair or are unclear as to why they needed it.
In short, we truly care about you and your vehicles. We are here to help you, make you happy, but most of all, provide automotive repair you can trust.
Chad Obenski, Owner
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Dependable Repair and Maintenance Services
30-60-90K Services – Conventional, Syn-Blend, High Mileage, Full Synthetic, and Diesel oil changes – Brakes – Air Conditioning Service – Automatic Transmission Flush – Transmission Service – Fuel Injection Service – Radiator Coolant Service – Differential / Gear Box Services – Front Diff, Rear Diff, Transfer Case, Man Trans – Tune-Ups – Power Steering Flushes – Much More!
Why Car Doc, Inc.
Simple. Exceeding expectations with honesty and integrity have made us a recognized leader in the auto repair industry. We have ASE Master Certified Technicians and the latest computerized diagnostic equipment. Furthermore, our computerized automotive information system provides detailed data for your vehicles by year, make, and model to ensure that your vehicle repairs and maintenance are in complete compliance with your manufacturer’s warranty. Other data includes lists of “high tech” specialty lubricants required for your particular vehicle, the latest service procedures, diagnostic information and factory-issued Technical Service Bulletins. The bottom line is efficient, dependable, and cost-effective service for you! Whether you are in need of service on your domestic or foreign car or light truck, we’re here to serve you. For over 22 years, our service center has serviced the community and we are proud of our commitment to automotive excellence. Please have a look around and call us anytime to schedule an appointment or, if you prefer, schedule an appointment online.
- We don’t have multiple locations, we don’t sell gas, groceries, lawn furniture, or lottery tickets. We focus all of our efforts on providing the absolute best auto repair and service in the industry to you, our clients.
- We are family owned and operated giving you the option to always deal directly with the owner.
- All technicians are fully factory certified in the latest service and repair procedures for even the newest vehicles.
- We offer same day service on most repairs.
- No Surprises, No Pressure EVER! We never perform any work without prior approval. We only repair whats necessary and will advise you of any potential problems we may encounter providing you with all available options to fit your budget, as well as get you the most for your money.
- 24 Month 24,000 Mile Warranty on almost everything we install on your vehicle.
- AAA Approved auto repair facility meeting the stringent requirements of AAA’s Approved Auto Repair Program.
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. We want you to be 100% satisfied with our service and back all of our work with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
- Clean, Friendly, and Professional Atmosphere. We take extreme pride in customer service and comfort. We want you to have an enjoyable, relaxed, stress-free automotive repair experience. Should you choose to wait with your vehicle, we have a clean modern waiting room, complete with TV, Free WiFi, as well as coffee and tea.
Recently Serviced Vehicles
2007 Chevrolet Silverado Classic
Mileage
132,324
Service Date
2/18/2020
Services Performed
- Remove the air box and or upper and lower deflector assemblies to gain access to the transmission cooler lines. Remove all hardware and clamps necessary to remove the cooler lines from the vehicles drive line components. Remove the protector tabs from the radiator, auxiliary cooler, and transmission assembly, and clean the exterior of the connections to prevent foreign material from entering the system. Remove the lock / retainer clips and release the cooler lines from their components. Inspect the sockets and clips for damaged or leaking O rings that would prevent sealing of the replacement lines. Install the new customer supplied cooler lines and fit into position engaging all retaining clips, and reinstalling the lock tabs. Reinstall the bracketry to secure the lines into their factory locations. Reinstall the air box and or deflectors, and top off the transmission to the proper level with the proper type automatic transmission fluid. Road test the vehicle to verify correct operation of the transmission and check for leaks.
- Road test the vehicle to verify any alignment concerns. Check and or set all tire pressures. Install targets on the vehicles wheels, and take initial alignment measurements. Adjust the factory toe angle to specification, and verify that the other alignment angles on both the front and rear axles are within specifications. Note: Shims, Eccentrics and labor for fixed alignment angles in both the front and the rear are not included.
Todd T. gave our service a 5 star review on 2/19/2020
2005 Dodge Stratus
Mileage
93,755
Service Date
2/7/2020
Services Performed
- A camshaft belt will need to be installed to time the engine and properly diagnose the severity of damage to the engine and its supporting components. The vehicle and engine components passed all pre assembly testing. None of the vehicles systems have been serviced and all components removed were original. See below for repair procedures required to get the engine running as well as service items required to get the vehicle back into safe, reliable condition.
- Clean the debris from the engines lower intake, and remove all ignition coil assemblies and spark plugs. Clean the exterior of the coil assembly, and plug bores to keep debris from entering the engine or its components. Remove all ignition wires and spark plugs. Run thread chaser through the cylinder head to remove debris and clean the spark plug hole threads. Set the new plug gap to the manufacturers specification and apply anti-seize compound to the plug threads. Install the new spark plugs and torque them to specification. Remove the ignition wires from the coil pack and clean coil pack connections. Run new ignition wires using dielectric grease on the terminal and boot ends. Remove air filter element and clean the inside of the air inlet box. Reassemble air box and remove fuel lines at the filter assembly. Clean fuel line ends and replace o-rings, clips or sealing washers and install new fuel filter where applicable. Perform full injection system service using the Motor Vac System… The MotorVac Complete Fuel System Service is a revolutionary procedure that uses a specially designed machine that hooks directly to the vehicle. Utilizing a special detergent (which will not damage your vehicles sophisticated fuel system components) the equipment removes the dirt, varnish, and carbon deposits that normally build up on the intake valves, fuel injectors, and combustion surfaces. The air intake plenum, air charge, air bypass valve, and throttle body are also thoroughly cleaned during this process. In addition, oxygen sensors, and catalytic converters are cleaned reducing harmful exhaust emissions. All fuel system components are thoroughly tested as part of this service; Fuel pressure (static, and dynamic) regulator operation, leak down (at both injector assemblies and pump shuttle valve) and volume tests to verify that your fuel system is operating properly. Base idle adjustment is included where applicable. Install data scanner and run engine to operating temperature to verify that all computer controls are operating within parameters. Road test vehicle and verify static ignition timing and applicable fluid levels.
- Drain the engine coolant and flush the system in both directions with water to remove sediment. Forward and reverse flush radiator, heater core, heater control valve, and engine block. Remove the vehicles overflow container and wash out debris where necessary, and fill the reservoir to capacity with new engine coolant. Remove the engines serpentine and or V style drive belts, and clean and lubricate any idlers, pivots, or tensioner assemblies for later reassembly. Remove […]
2005 GMC Sierra
Mileage
224,547
Service Date
1/23/2020
Services Performed
- Remove front brackets, adjusters, and pulleys necessary to access the accessory belt components. Remove the engines serpentine and or V style drive belts, and clean and lubricate any idlers, pivots, or tensioner assemblies for later reassembly. Clean the pulley grooves to remove built up rubber and debris that will cause premature wear / noise issues with the belt(s). Check all accessories, idlers, and tensioners for bearing deflection while apart for the replacement of the power steering pump. The primary tensioner was replaced due to improper tension. Clean the exterior of the power steering pump housing at the lines attachment points to prevent foreign material from entering the system. Disconnect the pressure and return lines at the pump. Clean the threads on the lines and flush the system to remove any contaminants that may have been dispersed through the system from the faulty pump, age, and or normal wear. Remove the pump and transfer the reservoir from the old pump to the new pump housing where applicable. Install the new pump onto its mount and torque to specification. Reattach the pressure and return lines to the new pump using new sealing washers or gaskets as required. Reinstall the accessory drive and or serpentine belt(s) and reassemble the removed components. Fill the power steering system with the specified amount and type of new steering fluid and purge the air from the system. Install new serpentine drive belts, and run the engine to check for proper operation of the idler and tensioner pulleys. Verify belt deflection and alignment of the engines accessories, and lock all manually adjusted tensioners as required. Road test the vehicle to verify correct operation of the power steering system and recheck the system for the correct fluid level as well as to ensure there are no leaks from the power steering pump.
- The vehicles Steering pump is wet at its front seal, and has a slight reservoir leak at the pump body. Due to age and deterioration, the most cost effective approach is to replace the pump with a new unit. Issues with the main tensioner and drive belts were uncovered during diagnostics. See below for replacement of the required components.
Charlie N. gave our service a 5 star review on 1/28/2020
2013 Toyota Camry
Mileage
79,846
Service Date
1/23/2020
Services Performed
- Price includes mounting, balancing, flange machining, tire disposal, and resetting / relearning of the tire pressure monitoring systems data, and sensors.
- Road test the vehicle to verify any alignment concerns. Check and or set all tire pressures. Install targets on the vehicles wheels, and take initial alignment measurements. Adjust the factory toe angle to specification, and verify that the other alignment angles on both the front and rear axles are within specifications. Note: Shims, Eccentrics and labor for fixed alignment angles in both the front and the rear are not included.
Stacey H. gave our service a 5 star review on 1/28/2020
2012 Honda Odyssey
Mileage
87,979
Service Date
1/16/2020
Services Performed
- Check the vehicles under hood fluid levels and remove the oil fill cap and breather assemblies (where applicable) Remove the vehicles engine oil drain plug, and drain the contents of the engines oil pan or sump. Remove the filter assembly and clean the sealing surfaces of the housing for reinstallation. On cartridge equipd vehicles, replace the housing O rings and clean the debris from the housing and relief valves. Lubricate the O rings on the housing and or the filter assembly and replace the filter or element. Clean and inspect the oil drain plug gasket, and check the threads in the engines oil pan. Torque the plug to the manufacturers specification using a new gasket where required. Clean the grease zerks to remove debris, and lubricate all accessible fittings on the vehicles steering, suspension, driveline and chassis components. Check and or set the tire pressures and relearn the TPMS system where required. Fill the engine with the manufactures specified type, grade, and viscosity engine oil and verify level after purging the new filter. Check and or top off all low fluid levels and reset the maintenance reminder system where applicable. Note. Some vehicles maintenance reminders do not take on initial reset. If your maintenance light happens to come on following an oil service, please give us a call so we can correct it.
- Remove the four tires from the vehicle, and clean the wheel studs, hub flanges, and the rims centric. Check the vehicles braking system components for wear, remaining brake material, and signs of pending issues. Reinstall the tires onto the vehicle in their best suited locations based on overall wear, torquing all lugs to factory specification. Inflate all tires to the manufacturers suggested pressure, and visually assess the tread for abnormal wear which may indicate a need for a wheel alignment. Reset the vehicles tire pressure monitor sensor locations where required, using the factory approved TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring) system, scan tool. Road test the vehicle and confirm there is no abnormal handling characteristics following the rotation. Note: Some vehicles may have a slight drift following a tire rotation. This is due to a pattern that developes in some tires due to excessive time in one location. This condition should improve as the tread conforms to the new location / alignment angle. If drifting would not improve, sometimes an alignment or a cross rotation is required.
- Replace Engine Air Filter
Kimbo M. gave our service a 5 star review on 1/18/2020
2007 Subaru Legacy
Mileage
82,623
Service Date
1/10/2020
Services Performed
- Check the vehicles under hood fluid levels and remove the oil fill cap and breather assemblies (where applicable) Remove the vehicles engine oil drain plug, and drain the contents of the engines oil pan or sump. Remove the filter assembly and clean the sealing surfaces of the housing for reinstallation. On cartridge equipd vehicles, replace the housing O rings and clean the debris from the housing and relief valves. Lubricate the O rings on the housing and or the filter assembly and replace the filter or element. Clean and inspect the oil drain plug gasket, and check the threads in the engines oil pan. Torque the plug to the manufacturers specification using a new gasket where required. Clean the grease zerks to remove debris, and lubricate all accessible fittings on the vehicles steering, suspension, driveline and chassis components. Check and or set the tire pressures and relearn the TPMS system where required. Fill the engine with the manufactures specified type, grade, and viscosity engine oil and verify level after purging the new filter. Check and or top off all low fluid levels and reset the maintenance reminder system where applicable. Note. Some vehicles maintenance reminders do not take on initial reset. If your maintenance light happens to come on following an oil service, please give us a call so we can correct it.
Dennis N. gave our service a 5 star review on 1/10/2020
2009 Jeep Compass
Mileage
150,562
Service Date
12/3/2019
Services Performed
- Price includes mounting, balancing, valve stems, flange machining, and tire disposal.
- One lug nut of the 20 on the vehicle was seized. All the other lug nuts on the vehicle were torqued to the proper specification. Drill out the old stud and lug and install new lug nut and stud on the right front of the vehicle.
Charlie N. gave our service a 5 star review on 12/30/2019
2004 Mitsubishi Lancer
Mileage
104,878
Service Date
12/23/2019
Services Performed
- Remove calipers, clips, and bracket assemblies. Remove the front disc brake pads and clean and lubricate the caliper slides. Replace the front brake rotors and install new brake pads. Perform all necessary system adjustments and vacuum bleed brake calipers. Top off master cylinder to proper level, and road test vehicle.
Mandi R. gave our service a 5 star review on 12/27/2019
2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
Mileage
184,395
Service Date
12/5/2019
Services Performed
- Change the vehicles engine oil and filter and service all applicable lubrication points. Check and adjust the tire pressures as well as all fluid levels. Rotate the vehicles tires as needed to their best suited locations, and inspect the braking system components for wear. Check the cooling system for acidity and freeze protection and perform a full electrical system analysis, testing the battery, starter, alternator, and charging system capacity. Perform a vehicle inspection for maintenance items checking all ancillary vehicle systems for potential issues.
- The engine light is on for a warm up efficiency issue. All readings are well within specification at this time. Reset the system to remove the faults and return the vehicle to the customer. If the light returns, the vehicle should be dropped off to isolate the cause. Note: this code will not cause issues with reliability or longevity.
Ralph B. gave our service a 5 star review on 12/12/2019
2008 Jeep Compass
Mileage
146,484
Service Date
11/26/2019
Services Performed
- Right front headlight out
Edward D. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/27/2019
2006 Ford Ranger
Mileage
210,606
Service Date
10/25/2019
Services Performed
- Check the vehicles under hood fluid levels and remove the oil fill cap and breather assemblies (where applicable) Remove the vehicles engine oil drain plug, and drain the contents of the engines oil pan or sump. Remove the filter assembly and clean the sealing surfaces of the housing for reinstallation. On cartridge equipd vehicles, replace the housing O rings and clean the debris from the housing and relief valves. Lubricate the O rings on the housing and or the filter assembly and replace the filter or element. Clean and inspect the oil drain plug gasket, and check the threads in the engines oil pan. Torque the plug to the manufacturers specification using a new gasket where required. Clean the grease zerks to remove debris, and lubricate all accessible fittings on the vehicles steering, suspension, driveline and chassis components. Check and or set the tire pressures and relearn the TPMS system where required. Fill the engine with the manufactures specified type, grade, and viscosity engine oil and verify level after purging the new filter. Check and or top off all low fluid levels and reset the maintenance reminder system where applicable. Note. Some vehicles maintenance reminders do not take on initial reset. If your maintenance light happens to come on following an oil service, please give us a call so we can correct it.
- Drain the engine coolant and flush the system in both directions with water to remove sediment. Forward and reverse flush radiator, heater core, heater control valve, and engine block. Remove the vehicles overflow container and wash out debris where necessary, and fill the reservoir to capacity with new engine coolant Remove any components that interfere with the removal of the thermostat housing. Remove the thermostat housing and clean any remaining gasket material from both the water outlet, and sealing surface on the engine. Remove the thermostat from the engine, and clean the mating surface where the thermostat housing is positioned to ensure a proper seal is achieved. Install a new thermostat and gasket and position the thermostat housing back into position. Tighten all hardware to manufacturer specifications and reinstall all previously removed components back to original locations. Top off the cooling system to capacity with specified amount and type of new engine coolant. Run the engine to circulate the coolant checking the freeze point and acidity to insure a proper mixture is in the system. Run the engine to operating temperature and purge air from the system. Install the data scanner and remove any fault codes associated with the thermostat issue. Monitor the data during warm up, and verify that the electric cooling fans are operating within their specified temperature range. Check system for leaks and road test. NOTE: If the system develops an air pocket, the coolant level may decrease slightly causing a warning lamp, and or fluctuations in heat output. If this occurs, the customer should return to have […]
2005 GMC Sierra
Mileage
222,717
Service Date
11/2/2019
Services Performed
- Check the vehicles under hood fluid levels and remove the oil fill cap and breather assemblies (where applicable) Remove the vehicles engine oil drain plug, and drain the contents of the engines oil pan or sump. Remove the filter assembly and clean the sealing surfaces of the housing for reinstallation. On cartridge equipd vehicles, replace the housing O rings and clean the debris from the housing and relief valves. Lubricate the O rings on the housing and or the filter assembly and replace the filter or element. Clean and inspect the oil drain plug gasket, and check the threads in the engines oil pan. Torque the plug to the manufacturers specification using a new gasket where required. Clean the grease zerks to remove debris, and lubricate all accessible fittings on the vehicles steering, suspension, driveline and chassis components. Check and or set the tire pressures and relearn the TPMS system where required. Fill the engine with the manufactures specified type, grade, and viscosity engine oil and verify level after purging the new filter. Check and or top off all low fluid levels and reset the maintenance reminder system where applicable. Note. Some vehicles maintenance reminders do not take on initial reset. If your maintenance light happens to come on following an oil service, please give us a call so we can correct it.
Charlie N. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/3/2019