Our team can keep your vehicle in top shape by performing regular preventative maintenance for you. Using the latest in state-of-the-art technology, we will install a safe and effective cleaner to suspend harmful varnish and sludge from the transmission valve body, torque converter and lines. The engine in your vehicle is what keeps your car running and working. It is no surprise that if your engine isn't in great shape that your car won't be either and you'll need to visit your local auto repair shop.
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Checkered Flag Automotive Inc has been providing quality car care in Canyon Lake, Texas since 1996. Checkered Flag Automotive Inc is a family owned business delivering honest and professional automotive repair and maintenance services to the people of Canyon Lake, New Braunfels, San Antonio, Austin, and surrounding areas.
The air conditioning unit in your vehicle operates similarly to a refrigerator. Your vehicle's air conditioning unit is designed to move heat from the inside of your car to outside of it. The refrigerant carries heat. In modern cars, refrigerant is a substance called R-134a. Older cars' refrigerant is called r-12 freon, which is more expensive and difficult to find than R-134a.
Ever wonder how repair shops know what cost to advertise for a brake job if they don't know what the problem is? They don't. We believe you can only tell what a brake job will cost after a thorough inspection of the brake system. You really do get what you pay for. When you press down on the brake pedal, brake fluid is sent from the masters cylinder, which is the little white box under the hood of your vehicle, through brake fluid hoses down to the brake calipers.With hydraulics, the brake fluid causes the caliper, which houses two brake pads, to squeeze against the spinning rotor in each wheel.
This system is designed to prevent your car from overheating. The system consists of a radiator, a water pump, the thermostat, hoses and antifreeze/coolant. A petroleum based solution used in most automobiles to keep the water in your coolant system from freezing in colder climates and boiling in hotter climates.
Reviews (13)
Gregory Brown
May 27, 2022
It is hard to find someone who will not over charge you when they work on your car. They removed a oil plug on my truck that a lube place strip. They have been at the same place for over 25 years so that shows they take pride and will work with you. Thank you for letting me detail your truck. I'm letting people know about this place. There are so many shops but they do not care about the customer. But CHECKERED FLAG CARES
Leann Underhill
Jun 21, 2021
Waylan Webb
Apr 24, 2021
We were passing through New Braunfels TX on our way to California and needed general maintenance on our GMC 3500HD. Texas Country RV recommended Checkered Flag to look at our receptacle regarding power issues while towing our 5th wheel (eating RV battery power while towing). Arlin was booked up but fit us in near the end of our stay. We rented a car for a week (which we thought was overkill), and dropped off our truck Sunday night. Unfortunately, Arlin held on to our truck for an entire week, thus resulting in a week long car rental fee.
This would be acceptable if my issues were resolved.however, not a single issue was handled outside an oil change. My receptacle issue still exists (they did not clean it either), my brakes still make noise, and I have to schedule an appointment with GMC since Arlin was unable to take on the check engine issue with the Havoc system. Essentially I paid $300 for an oil change and $300 for a rental car.
I reached out to Arlin before posting this review to give him a chance to man up, but nothing was offered unless I plan to be in town again. I would rate one star.but Arlin seems to be a fair and possibly honest individual. I think the real issue is he didn't consider my time or $$. He knew we were not locals, and we were treated as such. I drove by the shop one day and saw my truck parked in their lot. I doubt they spent much time on it.
This would be acceptable if my issues were resolved.however, not a single issue was handled outside an oil change. My receptacle issue still exists (they did not clean it either), my brakes still make noise, and I have to schedule an appointment with GMC since Arlin was unable to take on the check engine issue with the Havoc system. Essentially I paid $300 for an oil change and $300 for a rental car.
I reached out to Arlin before posting this review to give him a chance to man up, but nothing was offered unless I plan to be in town again. I would rate one star.but Arlin seems to be a fair and possibly honest individual. I think the real issue is he didn't consider my time or $$. He knew we were not locals, and we were treated as such. I drove by the shop one day and saw my truck parked in their lot. I doubt they spent much time on it.
Rob Trumble
Mar 20, 2021
Medina County Auditor
Nov 24, 2020
Patricia Haessler
Sep 10, 2020
We had taken my car to another place and were told the repairs would be around $4000. We took it to Checkered Flag for a second opinion. The diagnoses, from the first place were incorrect. The correct repairs were done by Checkered Flag and the total cost was $61.96, saving me a huge totally unnecessary repair and bill. Checkered Flag is busy, but any good shop will be. I would give them over 5 stars, if I could.
Christi Netting
Jun 28, 2020
Phillip Davis
Apr 30, 2020
Georgiana Chenault
Jul 12, 2019
Amy Ellis
Jun 27, 2019
Jamie Landry
Dec 15, 2018
Jody Cross
May 08, 2017
Checkered Flag has been repairing my families vehicles for many years. This 5 star is because I had a check engine light on, took the car in and got some repair, picked it up quickly and paid. But the next day the dang light came back on so I took the car back in, and they did further repair (again quickly) and fixed it right up at no extra charge, and helped me arrange an easy pick up time. They work hard, are friendly, and know what they're doing. That's why I drive from SMTX just to go to them in CL. Thank you Checkered Flag!
Jacy Holland
Feb 01, 2013
I have had to take my car in a couple times for maintenance. I was told by a car dealer in another town that I needed to replace the rear end.my brother said they were full of it. When I got back in town, I called Checkered Flag, took my car in the next morning and they told me that I didn't need my rear end replaced either. Didn't even charge me to look at it.
Just recently I took it in because I was leaking oil, they ordered the part, got there the next day and I took it in, fixed it in no time. Also checked my tires and told me how low the pressure was and fixed them, changed my oil. I always have to go and wait in the shop with my 5 year old.they always get my car done quickly, and explain and answer any questions I have. Plus, they have shop dogs that are so sweet and my kid loves them.
Two days later, my car started making a funny noise and my engine light came on, took it in they checked it told me what to do, and didn't charge me a dime. They are awesome. No lies, quick service, helpful advice. Can't ask for more from a mechanic. I am a girl, they could take complete advantage of my ignorance about vehicles, instead they teach me things.
Just recently I took it in because I was leaking oil, they ordered the part, got there the next day and I took it in, fixed it in no time. Also checked my tires and told me how low the pressure was and fixed them, changed my oil. I always have to go and wait in the shop with my 5 year old.they always get my car done quickly, and explain and answer any questions I have. Plus, they have shop dogs that are so sweet and my kid loves them.
Two days later, my car started making a funny noise and my engine light came on, took it in they checked it told me what to do, and didn't charge me a dime. They are awesome. No lies, quick service, helpful advice. Can't ask for more from a mechanic. I am a girl, they could take complete advantage of my ignorance about vehicles, instead they teach me things.
