Aidan's Auto — Service Menu & Rates

My Service Promise

I treat your car like my own. I don't cut corners or rush jobs. Every service includes meticulous care, such as wire-wheeling rust off mating surfaces, polishing hardware, and utilizing top-tier lubricants, synthetic silicone greases, and anti-seize compounds exactly where they belong to prevent future headaches.

Honest Hobbyist Policy

Because this is my passion and not a commercial business, I have no sales quotas or corporate managers to please. I will never try to oversell you stuff you don't need right away. You get straight, transparent answers every single time.

🏡 Drop-Off or Hang Out: You are more than welcome to drop your car off, or stick around while I work! My back patio serves as a comfortable waiting area complete with complimentary bottled water, phone chargers, and high-speed Wi-Fi.

🛠️ Advanced Diagnostic Capabilities: Equipped with dealership-level diagnostic equipment and advanced bi-directional computer scanning tools to perform full system module scans, electrical system tracing, live data logging, and precise component fault isolation.

🚀 Premium Tune-Up & Inspection Package — $65

Give your car its performance back. This bundled package includes: Throttle Body Deep Cleaning (removes carbon buildup for smoother idling), Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Cleaning (restores proper air/fuel ratios), Spark Plug Inspection & Regapping, a thorough Engine Bay Degrease & Cleanup, plus a Full Multi-Point Visual Inspection & Computer Code Scan.

Diagnostics & Inspections

Service Type	Labor Price	Included Details & Expectations
Quick Inspection & Code Scan	FREE	Complimentary with any paid labor service. Includes reading OBD2 check engine codes with professional scanning equipment, verifying system battery health, and evaluating tire/brake life.
Targeted Diagnostic Fee	$40	Charged only if a specific issue is identified and you choose NOT to fix it. Utilizing advanced electrical troubleshooting tools and dealership-level scoping equipment to safely isolate faults. If we perform the repair, this fee is completely waived.

Routine Maintenance

Service Type	Labor Price	Included Details & Expectations
Oil & Filter Change	$30	Drain old oil, replace oil filter, crush washer replacement, check fluid levels, clean workspace. Environmental disposal of old oil included.
Engine & Cabin Air Filters	$15	Combined flat rate to swap out both filters if easily accessible. Visual inspection of housing boxes.
Spark Plugs (Inline 4)	$50	Remove coils, inspect old plugs for engine health indicators, gap new plugs to spec, apply anti-seize, hand-torque.

Brake Services (Per Axle)

Service Type	Labor Price	Included Details & Expectations
Brake Pads Only	$50	Quick pad swap assuming existing rotors do not require replacement or machining. Clean caliper sliders and apply premium silicone grease.
Brake Pads & Rotors	$100	Full service replacement. Includes wire-wheeling rust off the wheel hub face, cleaning/lubricating slide pins, installing new hardware clips, and hand-torquing wheels to spec.

Rust Proofing & Protection

Service Type	Labor Price	Included Details & Expectations
FluidFilm Undercoating (Sedan / Crossover)	$120	Full undercarriage spray application using aerosol or professional gun setup. Coverage of floors, frame sections, fuel tank straps, and brake lines.
FluidFilm Undercoating (Truck / Large SUV)	$160	Deep frame-on-body protection. Includes spraying inner frame box rails, crossmembers, bed support channels, rockers, and using extension cavity wands.
Rust Bubble Sealing & Treatment	Varies	Case-by-case evaluation. Includes grinding localized panel/rocker oxidation, applying chemical rust converter, and sealing to stop spreading.

Bumper & Panel Repair

Service Type	Labor Price	Included Details & Expectations
Bumper & Panel Repair	Varies	Case-by-case evaluation. Fixing sagging bumpers, replacing broken or popped retaining clips, popping out large dents, and plastic-welding or reinforcing structural bumper cracks.

Other Issues & Custom Work

Service Type	Labor Price	Included Details & Expectations
General Troubleshooting & Unlisted Repairs	Varies	Got a strange clunk, an electrical gremlin, or an aftermarket part you want installed? Shoot me a text describing what's going on, and we can figure out a fair price and a solid game plan.

POLICIES & DISCLAIMERS

Personal Favor/Hobbyist Disclaimer: This is an informal list of rates for friends, family, and coworkers to help offset my time and tooling costs. I am not a commercial business, and I carry no garage insurance. By asking me to work on your vehicle, you acknowledge this is hobbyist garage side-work done as a mutual favor.
Limited Liability & Damage Waiver: Because I am performing this side-work as a favor outside of a licensed commercial facility, I assume no financial or legal liability for accidental vehicle damage, pre-existing mechanical/structural failures, or unexpected complications that arise during disassembly or repair. By leaving your vehicle, you agree to hold me harmless for any physical damages, towing fees, or follow-up repair costs.
Parts Sourcing & Procurement: All menu rates reflect labor costs only. To make things easy, you can choose to supply the parts yourself, or I can gladly look up and purchase the correct parts, fluid weights, and application kits for your vehicle in advance (reimbursed at cost).
The Rust Belt Clause: Quoted rates assume standard mechanical disassembly. Severely seized, stripped, or rusted hardware requiring extraction, torching, or extensive drilling will incur an additional fee of $40/hour.
FluidFilm Preparation: Vehicles scheduled for undercoating must arrive with an undercarriage that is reasonably clean and completely dry to ensure correct product adherence.