Fix It
Auto Tech and Auto Body work, guided by an instructor. Start by discussing your vehicle and repair.
Before you inquire
- Student work: Fix It is a student-based learning program. Students perform the work under instructor supervision. Quality and finish may vary as students develop their skills; please keep this in mind when deciding whether Fix It is right for your vehicle.
- Timing: Inquiry responses and service turnaround depend on class schedules, student learning, and instructor availability. Please allow extra time.
- Instructor approval: Every job requires instructor acceptance and is suited to current student learning. Work is individually quoted, with a turnaround estimate before it begins.
Auto Tech
Maintenance, diagnostics and engine work.
Everyday maintenance
- Oil changes and fluid measurement
- Tire mounting, repair and balancing
Brakes and electrical
- Disc and drum brake inspection and repair, brake lines and parking brakes
- Battery, starter and alternator checks; starting and charging system diagnosis and service
- Lighting and basic electrical diagnosis and service
Engines and welding
- Small-engine repair
- Engine disassembly, block servicing and reassembly
- Welding for automotive work
Auto Body
Body repair, surface preparation and structural work.
Metal and structure
- Dent and sheet-metal shaping and straightening
- Sheet-metal welding
- Structural repair
Body and plastic
- Bumper, door-panel and other plastic repair
- Interior and exterior body work and small-component replacement
Paint preparation
- Damaged-surface preparation for painting
How a service inquiry works
Describe the work
Submit a service inquiry about your vehicle and the work you have in mind.
Instructor review
Ben Ricklefs checks whether the job fits the program and current student learning.
Quote and timing
Receive an individual quote and a turnaround estimate before work begins.