5 /5 Devin: I share a car with my 72-year-old mother, and recently, we noticed a throttle lag. Sometimes, when backing out or merging into traffic, there’s a brief delay before the car accelerates. We also discovered a leak in one of the tires, so we decided to take the car to another shop to address both issues.
The shop recommended a valve clearance adjustment and quoted us $453 for the repair, while also charging a diagnostic fee—even though no engine codes were found.
Seeking a second opinion, we reached out to Dave at Lake Tire & Auto. He immediately assured us that a valve clearance adjustment wasn’t necessary and correctly identified the issue as a need for a fuel transmission flush. Although they don’t handle transmission work, Dave was kind enough to provide recommendations on where to take the car for that service, and he didn’t charge us a thing.
We’re so relieved to have found an honest mechanic and will definitely be bringing our vehicle to Lake Tire & Auto in the future.