Auto Repair Services in Thousand Palms

Pete's Automotive Service repairs and maintains cars, trucks, SUVs, motorhomes and fleet vehicles at our shop at 32125 Arbol Real, Thousand Palms, CA 92276. Each service below has its own page explaining how we diagnose it, what is included and the questions drivers ask most, with the specific repairs listed under it. Call (760) 343-3535 to talk through your vehicle before you come in.

• Brake Repair

  Pads, rotors, fluid, ABS

  • Brake Pad and Rotor Replacement
  • Brake Fluid Flush and Bleed
  • ABS and Anti-Lock Brake Repair

• Wheel Alignment

  Camber, caster, toe, tire wear

  • Tire Rotation, Balancing and Repair
  • Suspension and Steering Repair

• Electrical & Charging

  Batteries, alternators, starters

  • Car Battery Testing and Replacement
  • Alternator Diagnosis and Replacement
  • Starter Diagnosis and Replacement

• Scheduled Maintenance

  Factory intervals, warranty-safe records

  • Oil and Filter Change
  • Transmission Service

• Auto A/C Repair

  Full-system diagnosis, leak detection, recharge

  • A/C Recharge and Refrigerant Leak Repair
  • A/C Compressor Replacement

• STAR Smog Check

  Test and repair, DMV filed electronically

  • Failed Smog Check Repair and Retest
  • Do I Need a California Smog Check?

• Engine Diagnostics

  Check engine light, sensors, error codes

  • Check Engine Light Diagnosis
  • Engine Misfire Diagnosis and Tune-Up

• Radiator & Cooling

  Pressure tests, radiators, water pumps

  • Radiator Repair and Replacement
  • Water Pump and Thermostat Replacement

• Motorhome & Generator

  Large bay, motorhome lifts, generators

  • RV and Motorhome Generator Repair
  • Motorhome and RV Alignment

• Fleet Repair

  Commercial repair and maintenance

• Classic & Collector Cars

  Carbureted engines, older drivetrains, desert cooling

• Diesel Repair

  Pickups, vans, motorhome chassis

• Hybrid & EV Service

  Brakes, tires, cooling, 12-volt faults

• Pre-Purchase Inspection

  Before you buy a used car

• Second Opinion

  Bring the estimate, we check it ourselves