Brake Pads - Your Car Has Them. We Replace Them.

There are three basic types of brake pads on the market today: organic, semi-metallic and ceramic. Most cars require semi-metallic pads that have worked well for years. However, they have two annoying by-products: noise and that nasty dust and dirt that sticks to wheel rims and hubcaps. Enter ceramic brake pads.

Ceramic pads address these two issues. Although costing 50% to even 100% more than semi-metallic pads, ceramic pads offer one more advantage: longer pad life. Many new vehicles are now coming equipped with ceramic pads.

Next time you need brake service, ask us to identify whether your car can benefit from ceramic brake pads.

Check Engine / Power Loss Warning Lights

Today's vehicles are more than mere transportation. They are technological marvels. More and more complex electronic systems are being utilized to control various systems such as the engine, transmission, brakes, and even windshield washers! These advanced systems can be difficult to repair without the use of proper tools, training and experience. Rytek has added a diagnostic tool to its arsenal. Our new Mastertech scan tool enables us to interface and test more of these computerized systems. While this new tool is not a 'magic wand' to tell us instantly what needs to be fixed, it is one more specialized tool we use to aid in the repair process.

Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports magazine surveyed 43,000 readers and found the following:

Customers of independent repair shops were more satisfied than those who used national repair chain stores or dealership service centers. The #1 sources of complaints were brake-related items. Services for which customers rated independent garages highly were knowledgeable advice, price, promptness in greeting customers, access to mechanics, and convenience.