First Choice Auto Service Center, Inc | Auto Repair By the People Who Care

Alignment

We are the experts in front-end alignment. With our state-of-the-art equipment, our ASE certified mechanics can perform front-end alignments, four wheel alignments and light truck alignments.

Proper tire alignment maximizes tire life, assures safe handling and improves gas mileage. Symptoms indicating your alignment is off include vehicle pulling to one side, crooked steering wheel, uneven tire wear and handling problems.

Your car’s suspension consists of a number of components and systems that need to be synchronized. Potholes and normal wear from driving can throw everything out of balance. One way to keep your suspension in good working order is to have your tires aligned.

Every car should have an alignment done every 12,000 miles or every year. First Choice Auto Service Center alignment specialists will perform a state of the art computerized alignment in which all four wheels are set parallel and your steering wheel is centered.

If your car is in need of an auto alignment service – wheel alignment, tire alignment or front-end alignment – bring it to First Choice Auto Service Center! We are CSRA experts in auto service and repair.

Air Conditioning A/C Service & Repair

On a hot Augusta, Georgia day, you want your car’s A/C system to cool your vehicle’s interior efficiently. Today's cars are designed for air conditioning and actually get better fuel economy if the windows are closed. If your A/C is not working correctly First Choice Auto Service Center can help. Warning signs of air conditioning problems include your vehicles A/C system doesn’t cool vehicle to set temperature, the heater, dash vents, or defroster do not work, the blower fan does not work or is loud, unusual odors come from interior vents, or A/C unit has not been serviced in a long time.

Keep your air conditioner operating correctly. Have regular A/C maintenance performed at your local First Choice Auto Service Center. Whether your vehicle needs a simple recharge, or a new compressor, we have the expertise to diagnose and perform any A/C service.

Our standard A/C Performance Check service includes the following:

Visually inspect A/C components
Run performance test including checking the system state of charge
Check the system controls
Perform a leak test using approved electronic leak detector
If a slow leak cannot be detected, a dye detection service is available

Brake Service & Repair

Brakes are the single most important safety factor in your car. Keeping the brakes in tiptop shape gives you greater safety and peace of mind. First Choice Auto Service Center has the equipment and expertise to keep your brake system working as designed.

Some warning signs that indicate that you should have the brakes inspected include, your vehicle looses grip when braking, pulls to the side when braking, the brake pedal is low, hard, soft or spongy, the vehicle pulsates or shudders when you brake, the brakes screech or squeal when applied or the vehicle takes longer to stop than normal.

The braking system of your vehicle is a complex system of mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic components. All parts must work together correctly all of the time for safe stopping. Regular and complete inspections are important to finding your car’s brake problems before they become serious. A thorough brake inspection should be performed whenever you experience any of the above symptoms or if the brake light or ABS light comes on.

Coolant System

Cooling system failure is the number one cause of automotive breakdowns. The cooling system is comprised of many different components. Failure of any one could result in an overheating condition.

Coolant system service includes checking the radiator and cap, belts and hoses, coolant, water pump and thermostat. Warning signs that indicate a problem are antifreeze/coolant leaks, temperature gauge is higher than normal, warning light on the dashboard, overheating engine (steam from beneath the hood), and poor heating or air conditioning performance.

First Choice Auto Service Center recommends having your coolant systems inspected annually.

We offer a vast range of car coolant services - we can do a coolant flush or repair your coolant system.

Engine Diagnostics

Vehicles today have powertrains that are sophisticated and complex. Performing routine maintenance will help you keep your car's performance in top shape, but if a problem does occur, engine performance diagnostics are the first step in finding and fixing the problem.

Warning signs that you may need engine diagnostic service include, illumination of the "Check Engine" or "Service Engine Soon" light, poor gas mileage, hesitation or reduced power, stalling and hard starting.

Sometimes your car just needs a tune up, but "Tune-up" can mean many different things. Our certified technicians use state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment to diagnose the problem and provide a complete estimate of the work before any repairs are performed. If your vehicle does require diagnostic services, we follow a thorough process to make car repair friendly to our customers. The steps are:

You and a First Choice Auto Service Center sales associate identify the symptoms of the problems you are having.
We road test your vehicle. First Choice Auto Service Center technicians perform a visual inspection of your engine's major components. We check for Technical Service Bulletins and manufacturer recall information. We obtain Diagnostic Trouble Codes from your vehicles on board computer. We perform a computerized analysis of your engine's major systems and advise you of our findings. Our technicians perform only the repairs that you authorize. We road test your vehicle again to assure complete satisfaction.

Oil Change

Oil keeps your vehicle lubricated, cool and clean. As soon as you start your car, oil begins lubricating your engine. Additives within the oil help cool and reduce friction between internal moving parts. Old oil is less effective at cooling and lubricating. It is not as effective as cleaning away dirt and contaminants and can cause premature engine wear.

To keep your oil clean and your engine running optimally, First Choice Auto Service Center recommends an oil change every 3 months of 3,000 miles.

If your oil has not been changed in over 3,000 miles, bring it to First Choice Auto Service Center for a quick and oil change.

Shocks & Struts

The shocks and struts control the ride of a vehicle and keep the wheels in contact with the road. Worn shocks or struts could jeopardize your ability to stop, steer or maintain your vehicle's stability.

Warning signs that indicate a problem include your vehicle "nose dives" when you apply the brakes, excessive bouncing after hitting a road bump, you have uneven tire wear, you see fluid leaking from the shock or strut, your shock or strut is dented or damaged, the mounts or bushings are broken or worn, your vehicle has a bumpy or shaky ride and your steering is stiff or makes noises when turning.

Most manufacturers recommend shock or strut inspection every 12 months of 12,000 miles. A wheel alignment is suggested after strut installation.

3161 Gordon Hwy, Grovetown, GA 30813 (706)869-7577 Main Firstchoiceasctr@charter.net