Welcome to Continental Motor Works
Premium Automotive Service in San Luis Obispo, CA
If you’re looking for auto repair in San Luis Obispo, CA, you’ve found us. Here at Continental Motor Works we work hard to earn your trust and loyalty. We know how important it is to find a San Luis Obispo car service you can rely on, so your satisfaction is our top priority each and every day.
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 San Luis Obispo, we are totally confident that Continental Motor Works is the best option in town!
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Why Choose Continental Motor Works
For nearly 40 years Continental Motor Works has been the local auto repair shop that you can trust.
Our focus has always been providing our friends and neighbors with dependable, trustworthy auto repairs. Whether you need a minor tune-up or a major overhaul, our trained service technicians can quickly diagnose problems and zero in on remedies; saving you valuable time and money.
Our cutting-edge diagnostic technology combined with the real-world experience of our ASE Certified Master Technicians, means we are able to get your car back on the road in less time than it takes other shops to simply figure out what’s wrong!
And, because of our ongoing training and certification, Continental Motor Works can offer you an affordable alternative to dealership pricing on almost any make and model vehicle made.
- Smog checks, air conditioning, check engine lights
… just part of our expertise - 36 Month/36,000 Mile Warranty
- Supervised by Owners/Master Mechanics,
John Fiorentino and Jaines Coloma - 2009-2010 AAA Quality service Award and Outstanding Member
- Serving San Luis Obispo, CA for nearly 40 years
LONG-TERM BUSINESS
John Fiorentino and Jaines Coloma, owners of Continental Motor Works and Jeff Spevack, the founder, feel strongly about being goods neighbors and in giving back to their San Luis Obispo community.
The following is a partial list of organizations that benefit from regular donations from the crew at Continental Motor Works:
- Stand Strong SLO- we provide service for their vehicles
- Donations to San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden
- Donations to Transitions Mental Health
- SLO High School Band – We participate in their fundraisers
About Continental Motor Works
John Fiorentino and Jaines Coloma went into business together in 2018 and purchased this small town shop from previous owner Jeff Spevack who opened Continental Motor Works in 1983. Our focus has always been providing our friends and neighbors with dependable, trustworthy auto repairs. Whether you need a minor tune-up or a major overhaul, our trained service technicians can quickly diagnose problems and zero in on remedies; saving you valuable time and money.
We are passionate about fixing cars and keeping customers confident in the safety and reliability of their vehicles. We strive to give our customers a positive experience, where vehicle maintenance and repair is as stress-free as possible. We even serve free popcorn!
The Absolute Best Car Service in San Luis Obispo, CA
What sets Continental Motor Works apart from all of the others in San Luis Obispo, CA?
Trust: When it comes to auto repair in San Luis Obispo, 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 Continental Motor Works, 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 San Luis Obispo auto repair table.
Time: We take the time we need to provide you with top quality car service in San Luis Obispo, 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
2004 Toyota Sequoia
- PASSED
- SET TO 35 PSI
2004 Ford Pickup Heritage
- CONFIRMED CONCERN AND FOUND TRANSMISSION TO NEED OVERHAUL OR REPLACEMENT
- REMOVE TRANSMISSION AND SEND OUT FOR OVERHAUL. REINSTALL REBUILT TRANSMISSION, FLUSH TRANSMISSION COOLER AND LINES, FILL WITH FLUID, AND TEST DRIVE. TRANSMISSION DID NOT WANT TO SHIFT OUT OF 2ND GEAR AND SPEEDOMETER WOULD NOT GO PAST 13 MILES AN HOUR. CHECKED ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER SYSTEMS FOR TRANSMISSION. EVERYTHINS WAS GOOD. RETURNED TRUCK TO SHOP THAT BUILT THE TRANSMISSION AND THEY FOUND THE GEARTRAIN THAT THEY HAD REPLACED WAS FOR A 2005 MODEL YEAR, NOT 2004. THEY REPLACED IT WITH THE CORRECT ONE, AND NOW THE TRANSMISSION AND SPEEDOMETER WORK PERFECTLY.
- DISASSEMBLE AND CLEAN. INSPECT AND REBUILD WITH REPLACEMENT PARTS AS NEEDED.
- SET TO 35 PSI
2012 Ford Pickup
- REMOVED AND REPLACED FAILING BLEND DOOR ACTUATOR FOR LEFT SIDE. AFTER REPLACEMENT THE TECHNICIAN FOUND THAT THE CONTROL HEAD IS ALSO FAILING. NEED TO REPLACE THE CONTROL HEAD, OR INSTALL A REMOTE CONTROL SWITCH.
- INSPECTED ALL FLUIDS, COOLERS, AND RADIATOR. FLUIDS CHECKED FINE AND WE DID NOT SEE ANY SIGNS OF DAMAGE TO THE COOLERS, OR RADIATOR.
- SET TO 35 PSI
2004 Honda Accord
- TESTING FOUND NO POWER TO THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR TO TURN IT ON. TESTING BACK UP THE WIRING AND CONTROL SYSTEM, WE FOUND THE RELAY TO ALSO NOT HAVE POWER. FURTHER TESTING FOUND BLOWN COMPRESSOR RELAY FUSE. REPLACED FUSE AND SYSTEM WORKED. TESTED VOLTAGE AND AMPERAGE IN SYSTEM, AND EVERYTHING CHECKS GOOD. A/C COMPRESSOR COMES ON AND SYSTEM BLOWS COLD.
- ROAD TEST TO EVALUATE TRANSMISSION PERFORMANCE. HOOK UP TRANSMISSION FLUID EXCHANGE MACHINE AND PERFORM A COMPLETE FLUID EXCHANGE. DISCONNECT MACHINE AND ADJUST FLUID LEVEL. ADD FLUID STABILIZER IF NEEDED. TEST DRIVE FOR POST PROCEDURE PERFORMANCE TEST.
- SET TO 35 PSI
2004 Acura TL
- CHANGE ENGINE OIL AND FILTER. LUBRICATE ALL CHASSIS FITTINGS. PERFORM COMPLETE SAFETY INSPECTION INCLUDING, STEERING, SUSPENSION, BRAKING, FUEL, COOLING, EXHAUST , AND LIGHTING SYSTEMS. TEST DRIVE FOR PERFORMANCE.
- FLUSH ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM, REFILL WITH PROPER COOLANT MIXTURE, AND PURGE AIR FROM SYSTEM. PRESSURE TEST AND VISUALLY CHECK FOR LEAKS. CHECK SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. USED BG COOLING SYSTEM KIT.
- ROAD TEST TO EVALUATE TRANSMISSION PERFORMANCE. HOOK UP TRANSMISSION FLUID EXCHANGE MACHINE AND PERFORM A COMPLETE FLUID EXCHANGE. DISCONNECT MACHINE AND ADJUST FLUID LEVEL. ADD FLUID STABILIZER IF NEEDED. TEST DRIVE FOR POST PROCEDURE PERFORMANCE TEST. USED BG TRANSMISSION FLUID KIT.
- SET TO 35 PSI
- TESTED AND FOUND SIGNAL GOING TO SHIFT INTERLOCK SOLENOID. REMOVED TRIM ON CENTER CONSOLE AND FOUND WIRES GOING TO SHIFT INTERLOCK SOLENOID CHEWED IN TWO. REPAIRED WIRES AND NOW INTERLOCK WORKS.
2009 Honda Fit
- CONFIRMED THAT THERE IS SOME NOISE FROM THE RIGHT AXLE CARRIER BEARING, BUT NOT ENOUGH TO WORRY ABOUT AT THIS TIME. WE FOUND REAR BRAKE DRUMS TO HAVE A SUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF BRAKE DUST IN THEM, SO WE CLEANED THEM OUT. TEST DROVE WHEN COLD AFTER CLEANING AND HEARD NO NOISE DURING TEST DRIVE.
- SET TO 35 PSI
2005 Toyota Prius
- REMOVE AND REPLACE HYBRID BATTERY WITH FACTORY REMANUFACTURED UNIT. RESET COMPUTER SYSTEM AND TEST DRIVE WITH SCAN TOOL HOOKED UP. EVERYTHING CHECKS GREAT AND CAR DRIVES WELL. ALSO CLEANED OUT COOLING FAN AND DUCTING FOR HYBRID BATTERY.
- SET TO 35 PSI
2014 Toyota Camry
- CHANGE ENGINE OIL AND FILTER. LUBRICATE ALL CHASSIS FITTINGS. PERFORM COMPLETE SAFETY INSPECTION INCLUDING, STEERING, SUSPENSION, BRAKING, FUEL, COOLING, EXHAUST , AND LIGHTING SYSTEMS. TEST DRIVE FOR PERFORMANCE.
- SET TO 35 PSI
2004 Volkswagen Touareg
- TEST DROVE VEHICLE AND CONFIRMED CONCERN. WE FEEL THE NOISE IS FROM THE ROOF RACK, AND THE FORWARD BAR NEEDS TO BE MOVED ALL THE WAY FORWARD. THIS SHOULD TAKE CARE OF THE RUMBLE. WE DID NOT HAVE THE KEY TO TRY THIS. OIL FILTER HOUSING CAP IS LEAKING OIL AND THE CAR IS 1,000 MILES PAST DUE FOR AN OIL CHANGE. RECOMMEND OIL SERVICE, CLEAN UP LEAKED OIL, AND MONITOR. REAR HATCH LIFT SYSTEM IS INOPERATIVE. RECOMMEND REPLACING SPARK PLUGS, AND SERVICING ALL FLUIDS UNLESS SERVICE RECORDS SHOW THAT THEY HAVE BEEN DONE RECENTLY. PLUGS WERE DUE AT 80,000 MILES, AND FLUIDS SHOULD BE DONE EVERY 50- 60,000 MILES.
- SET TO 35 PSI
2016 Mazda CX-5
- CHANGE ENGINE OIL AND FILTER. LUBRICATE ALL CHASSIS FITTINGS. PERFORM COMPLETE SAFETY INSPECTION INCLUDING, STEERING, SUSPENSION, BRAKING, FUEL, COOLING, EXHAUST , AND LIGHTING SYSTEMS. TEST DRIVE FOR PERFORMANCE.
- SET TO 35 PSI
2010 Dodge Challenger
- CHANGE ENGINE OIL AND FILTER. LUBRICATE ALL CHASSIS FITTINGS. PERFORM COMPLETE SAFETY INSPECTION INCLUDING, STEERING, SUSPENSION, BRAKING, FUEL, COOLING, EXHAUST , AND LIGHTING SYSTEMS. TEST DRIVE FOR PERFORMANCE.
- REPLACED ALL SPARK PLUGS PER FACTORY SCHEDULE
- FLUSH ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM, REFILL WITH PROPER COOLANT MIXTURE, AND PURGE AIR FROM SYSTEM. PRESSURE TEST AND VISUALLY CHECK FOR LEAKS. CHECK SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. ALSO REPLACED FAILING RADIATOR CAP.
- ADJUSTMENT WAS SPOT ON
- DRAIN AND REFILL TRANSMISSION FLUID
- DRAIN AND REFILL REAR AXLE FLUID AND ADD LIMITED SLIP ADDITIVE
- CLEANED THROTTLE PLATE AND SCANNED COMPUTER SYSTEMS. EVERYTHING CHECKED GOOD.
- COMPLETELY FLUSH BRAKE FLUID AT THE BLEEDER SCREWS. TEST DRIVE TO CHECK PERFORMANCE AND INSPECT AFTER TEST DRIVE FOR ANY LEAKS.
- COMPLETELY FLUSH POWER STEERING FLUID, REFILL WITH PROPER FLUID, AND PURGE AIR FROM SYSTEM. VISUALLY INSPECT FOR LEAKS. ROAD TEST FOR OPERATION.
- SET TO 35 PSI
2013 Honda Civic
- CHANGE ENGINE OIL AND FILTER. LUBRICATE ALL CHASSIS FITTINGS. PERFORM COMPLETE SAFETY INSPECTION INCLUDING, STEERING, SUSPENSION, BRAKING, FUEL, COOLING, EXHAUST , AND LIGHTING SYSTEMS. TEST DRIVE FOR PERFORMANCE.
- REPLACED blown third brake light bulb
- SET TO 35 PSI
Services:
- Brakes & Brake Repair
- Oil Changes
- Tire & Tire Repair
- Mufflers & Exhaust
- Check Engine Light
- Belts & Hoses
- And Much More…
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