Welcome to Reed's Automotive
Premium Automotive Service in Thousand Oaks, CA
If you’re looking for auto repair in Thousand Oaks, CA, you’ve found us. Here at Reed's Automotive we work hard to earn your trust and loyalty. We know how important it is to find a Thousand Oaks 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 Thousand Oaks, we are totally confident that Reed's Automotive is the best option in town!
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Why Choose Reed's Automotive
For years Reed's Automotive has been there for the people of Thousand Oaks. We love what we do, and that basic fact fuels our business. We are dedicated to our customers, and that’s why they stick with us—the best auto repair Thousand Oaks has to offer.
Reed's Automotive was founded on the basic idea that everyone deserves respect. It is our mission to treat each person that comes through our door with dignity and sensitivity. We believe this attention to detail has paid off by providing us with our loyal, friendly family of customers. That’s what makes Reed's Automotive the best car service in Thousand Oaks!
- 24 Month/24,000 Mile Warranty
- Trained Automotive Technicians
- Serving Thousand Oaks, CA since 1998
The Absolute Best Car Service in Thousand Oaks, CA
What sets Reed's Automotive apart from all of the others in Thousand Oaks, CA?
Trust: When it comes to auto repair in Thousand Oaks, 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 Reed's Automotive, 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 Thousand Oaks auto repair table.
Time: We take the time we need to provide you with top quality car service in Thousand Oaks, 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
2014 Toyota RAV4
- 35PSI- BRAKES8MM-6MM- F/TIRES 10/32- R/TIRES 6/32
- CABIN AIR FILTER – Remove & Replace
- AIR CLEANER ELEMENT – Remove & Replace – Gas
- PERFORM A FUEL INDUCTION SERVICE
- PERFORM A TRANSMISSION FLUID EXCHANGE
- WATER PUMP – Remove & Replace – Gas
2016 BMW X3
- WE VERIFIED THE CUST COMPLAINT. WE LISTENED TO BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS AND BOTH ARE MAKING NOISE. WE REPLACED BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS. WE ROAD TESTED THE VEHICLE AGAIN. NOW IT IS WORKING AS PER SPECS.
2013 GMC Yukon XL
- WE VERIFIED THE CUST COMPLAINT. THE ENGINE IS FULL AND THERE IS ONLY A LITTLE SLIGHT TAPPING. THE OIL CHANGE IS NOT DUE YET. WE REPLACED THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH AND THE SCREEN. NOW IT IS WORKING AS PER SPECS.
2011 Ford Econoline
- THE VEHICLE IS IN GREAT CONDITION. WE ONLY SEE THE TRANSMISSION & REAR DIFFERENTIAL FLUID IS DARK AND WORN. WE RECOMMEND TO PERFORM A TRANSMISSION FLUID EXCHANGE & A REAR DIFFERENTIAL SERVICE. BRAKES: 8MM REMAINING REAR BRAKES: 8MM REMAINING TIRES: AIR PRESSURE: 65PSI TIRES: 10/32 10/32 10/32 10/32
- PERFORM A TRANSMISSION FLUID EXCHANGE
- SERVICE REAR DIFFERENTIAL
2011 Toyota Prius
- WE FOUND CODES: ECM: P0117- ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE CIRCUIT LOW INPUT P148F- ENGINE COOLANT PUMP VER REVOLUTION ABS/ VSC/ TRAC: C1241- LOW OR HIGH POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE WE ERASED THE CODES AND RAN THE ENGINE. WE RAN TESTS AND WE FOUND THE WATER PUMP RPM'S IS FASTER THEN DESIRED RPM'S. WE RAN MORE TESTS ND FOUND THE WATER PUMP TURNS OFF WITH THE ENGINE STILL RUNNING AND THEN CAUSING THE ECM CODES TO RETURN. WE REPLACED THE ENGINE COOLANT ELECTRIC WATER PUMP AND THE ENGINE THERMOSTAT. WE ERASED THE CODES. WE ROAD TESTED THE VEHICLE. NOW IT IS WORKING AS PER SPECS.
- ENGINE ELECTRIC WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY & THERMOSTAT R&R
2007 Chevrolet Chevy Express
- WE VERIFIED THE CUST COMPLAINT. WE FOUND THE FUEL OIL COOLER IS FULL OF DIRT AND MUD. WE CLEANED THE COOLER & THE FUEL FILTER, FUEL OPERATOR HOUSING AD HOSES/ LINES. WE RAN THE ENGINE FOR 20 MINUTES AND WE WERE UNABLE TO SEE A LEAK. WE THEN ROAD TESTED THE VEHICLE. THE ONLY ITEM THAT WAS WET IFS THE FUEL COOLER. WE REPLACED THE FUEL COOLER, THE FUEL FILTER & WATER SEPARATOR. WE ROAD TESTED THE VEHICLE. NOW IT IS WORKING AS PER SPECS.
2004 Ford Pickup
- WE VERIFIED THE CUST COMPLAINT. WE FOUND THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL BEARING IS COMING APART AND THE BRAKE ROTOR GROUND INTO THE CALIPER MOUNT. THE RIGHT SIDE WHEEL BEARING IS ALSO LOOSE. WE FOUND CODES: C1155- FRONT LEFT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR INPUT CIRCUIT FAULT. WE REPLACED BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS, BRAKE ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS. WE ROAD TESTED THE VEHICLE. NOW IT IS WORKING AS PER SPECS.
2019 Dodge Grand Caravan
- BRAKES: O.K. TIRE AIR PRESSURE: 35PSI TIRES: 6/32 6/32 6/32 5/32
- ROTATE TIRES
2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- BRAKES: O.K. TIRE AIR PRESSURE: 35PSI TIRES: 7/32 7/32 7/32 7/32
- WE FOUND CODE: C1562-98: RIDE HEIGHT AIR PUMP CONTROL COMPONENT OR SYSTEM OVER TEMP WE REPLACED THE AIR COMPRESSOR AND VALVE BLOCK WITH A FACTORY O.E.M. PART. WE SET THE AIR TANK PRESSURE PROPERLY WITH NITROGEN. WE TRIED TO CALIBRATE THE LEVELS AND WE THEN GOT CODES C1562 & C155E. THE RIGHT FRONT AIR STRUT IS LEAKING SLOWLY AND CAUSING THE AIR COMPRESSOR TO OVER HEAT. ALSO THE AIR SUSPENSION WOULD BLEED DOWN OVER NIGHT. WE TRACED THE LEAK ISSUE TO THE RIGHT FRONT AIR STRUT. WE REPLACED THE RIGHT FRONT AIR STRUT. NOW THE SYSTEM DOES NOT LEAK DOWN ANY MORE. WE TRIED NUMEROUS TIMES TO GET THE SYSTEM CALIBRATED AND THE COMPRESSOR WOULD STILL GO INTO OVERHEAT MODE. IT GIVES US AN ACTIVE CODE C156E & C1652 IN STORED CODES. WE SPENT COUNTLESS HOURS OF DIAGNOSIS, REPLACE, REPAIR AND SET UP CALIBRATION TIME. WE ARE JUST UNABLE TO CALIBRATE THE SYSTEM PROPERLY. THE CUST WANT TO COME PICK UP THE VEHICLE AT THIS TIME. NOTE: WE ARE NOT CHARGING THE CUST ANY OF THE HOURS WE PUT IN THIS ISSUE WITH THE VEHICLE AND ONLY CHARGING THE CUST OUR COST ON THE PARTS WE REPLACED.
2005 GMC Yukon XL
- WE VERIFIED THE CUST COMPLAINT. WE FOUND THE HEATER HOSE QUICK DISCONNECT ATTACHED TO ONE OF THE HEATER HOSES WAS BROKEN. THE OTHER QUICK DISCONNECTS APPEAR TO BE BRITTLE AND WORN. WE RAN AN ENGINE BLOCK TEST TO SEE IF THE HEAD GASKETS ARE CAUSING THE ISSUE. THE ENGINE FAILED THE BLOCK TEST. THERE IS EXHAUST CAMBER GASSES IN THE COOLING SYSTEM. THE HEAD GASKET ARE MORE THEN LIKELY LEAKING INTERNALLY INTO THE COOLING SYSTEM. WE RECOMMEND TO REPLACE THE ENGINE DUE TO THE HIGH MILEAGE AND THE ISSUES WE HAVE FOUND. THE CUST REQUEST US TO JUST REPAIR THE COOLANT LEAK AT THIS TIME. WE REPLACED BOTH HEATER HOSES W/ QUICK DISCONNECTS AND BOTH AUXILIARY HEATER HOSE QUICK DISCONNECTS. WE FILLED THE COOLING SYSTEM. NOW THERE ARE NO COOLANT LEAKS AT THIS TIME.
- TIRE AIR PRESSURE: 35PSI TIRES: 8/32 8/32 8/32 8/32
- IT HAS THE SAME OIL LEAKS. THE ENGINE OIL PAN GASKET & COOLER BLOCK OFF PLATE GASKET. THEY ARE A BAD OIL LEAK. WE RECOMMEND THE CUST TO STAY ON TOP OF THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL UNTIL THE ENGINE IS REPLACED. NOTE: WE RECOMMEND THE CUST TO CHECK THE ENGINE OIL FREQUENTLY.
2016 Kia Sorento
- WE FOUND THE FRONT BRAKE ARE SQUEAKING FORM THE RIGHT FRONT. IT IS POSSIBLE HT REAR BRAKE ARE MAKING NOISE AS WELL. THE ONLY WAY WE CAN GET RID OF THE NOISE IS TO REPLACE THE BRAKE PADS AND RESURFACE THE BRAKE ROTORS. FRONT BRAKES: 6MMM REMAINING RIGHT ROTOR: 1.143" LEFT ROTOR: 1.140" MINIMUM SPECS: 1.020" REAR BRAKES: 6MM REMAINING RIGHT ROTOR: 0.434" LEFT ROTOR: 0.432" MINIMUM SPECS: 0.370" BRAKE FLUID FASCAR TEST: GOOD/ PASSED TIRE AIR PRESSURE:: 35PSI TIRES: 10/32 10/32 8/32 8/32 REAR TIRES ARE FEATHERED
- PERFORM A FRONT BRAKE JOB
- RESURFACE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS
2019 Lexus ES 300h
- BRAKES: O.K. TIRE AIR PRESSURE: 35PSI TIRES: 7/32 7/32 7/32 7/32
- ENGINE AIR FILTER R&R
- CABIN AIR FILTER R&R
- ROTATE TIRES
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- Brakes & Brake Repair
- Oil Changes
- Tires & Tire Repair
- Mufflers & Exhaust
- Check Engine Light
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