More Personal, More Friendly Auto Repair in CovinaBenders Auto Care in Covina, CA started in 1972 as Benders Wheel Alignment in the same location. Richard Bender retired and turned the shop over to his son Tom. Benders has been in business 40 years because of their commitment to quality work and customer service.
Benders is committed to being your go-to auto mechanic whether you need same day service, scheduled maintenance, or warranty work, we are “Your Road to Peace of Mind”.
Scheduled Service and Maintenance on your Volkswagen or Audi
When should your car have scheduled auto maintenance service?
Benders helps you maintain your vehicle to factory standards with required maintenance checks and service. We follow the scheduled maintenance recommendations for Volkswagen vehicles.
Scheduled maintenance is typically based on the amount of miles driven as recommended by the vehicle manufacture. Please refer to your owner’s manual for a detailed description of recommended service for your specific model. Most auto manufactures recommend some kind of service every 5,000 miles. Volkswagen recommends changing your engine motor oil and oil filter every 5,000 miles, you should also inspect and rotate the tires. At specific mileage intervals the Normal Schedule of maintenance should be followed, Benders Auto Care includes the typical services and checks recommended by Volkswagen which are:
- Automatic Transmission Fluid
- Air Filter
- Coolant System and Hoses
- Drive Belts
- Brake Pads, Brake Fluid, Shoes, Rotors, Drums, Lines and Hoses, and Parking Break
- Suspension, Steering Linkage, and Ball Joints
- Drive Shaft
- Cabin Air Filter
One question we hear a lot is “When should the timing belt be replaced?” Volkswagen recommends replacing the timing belt at 110,000 miles for its Interference type engine models. This one maintenance service could save you potentially thousands of dollars. Interference type engines, which most vehicles are, could be severely damaged if the timing belt should fail. The valves and pistons can suffer major damage with the failure of the timing belt, which can cause hugh repair bills.
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?
Carefully following the required maintenance schedule helps protect you against major auto repair expenses which can occur as a result of neglect or inadequate automotive maintenance. Also, failure to perform specific scheduled maintenance can invalidate your Volkswagen or Audi Manufacturers Warranty coverage due to lack of proper maintenance. Regular maintenance is essential to obtaining the highest level of performance.
Benders Auto Care believes and follows Volkswagens recommendation that proper scheduled maintenance will help improve your vehicles overall performance while keeping your vehicle running longer, and it will help to retain the value of the vehicle.
If you notice a fluid leak it is very important to have it checked, tranmissions, cooling systems, and engine motor oil systems all depend on those fluids to keep your vehicle running. Most vehicle manufactures recommend checking your fluid levels monthly. If you are not sure how to check them, refer to your owner’s manual or ask us.
Why Choose Us for Service on your Volkswagen vehicle?
The staff at Benders is committed to meeting your service needs, we believe so strongly in our work that we gladly give you a full 2 year/24,000 mile (whichever comes first) warranty on repairs. Our ASE trained and certified auto mechanics will perform the recommended maintenance using parts that meet or exceed the specific requirements for your Volkswagen or Audi vehicle.
Proper vehicle maintenance is important both to safety and dependability, we at Benders Auto Care are committed to both.
