AstroGlows Auto Customs | Custom Lighting, Vinyl Wraps & Automotive Repair

Honest Workmanship

Repairs built around the vehicle, not shortcuts.

Good repair work starts before the first bolt is removed. The vehicle is inspected, the concern is verified, and the repair plan is explained before major work begins.

Whether the job is a brake service, tune-up, electrical fault, fluid leak, or complete engine teardown, the goal remains the same: fix the problem correctly and leave the vehicle better than it arrived.

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Diagnosis before parts

Components are tested whenever practical instead of replaced through guesswork.

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Clear communication

Findings, limitations, and recommended next steps are explained before repair decisions.

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Care beyond the repair

Wiring, hardware, routing, cleanliness, and reassembly receive the same attention as the failed component.

Routine Maintenance

Keep small problems from becoming expensive ones.

Prices below are starting labor prices. Parts, fluids, specialty procedures, vehicle design, seized hardware, and additional disassembly may affect the final quote.

Engine Maintenance

Oil Change

$50 Starting labor

Drain and refill engine oil with filter replacement and a basic visual leak check.

Drain used engine oil
Replace oil filter
Refill with specified oil
Reset oil-life monitor where applicable
Basic leak inspection

Brake Service

Brake Pads

$80 Starting per axle

Brake-pad replacement with rotor inspection and lubrication of applicable contact points.

Remove wheels
Replace brake pads
Inspect rotor condition
Lubricate applicable contact points

Brake Service

Brake Pads and Rotors

$120 Starting per axle

Complete pad-and-rotor replacement for one axle, including normal brake-service procedures.

Remove wheels
Replace brake pads
Replace brake rotors
Inspect surrounding brake components
Lubricate applicable contact points

Tune-Up Service

Spark Plug Replacement

$120 Typical V6 or V8 labor

Removal and replacement of spark plugs with inspection of accessible ignition components.

Remove ignition coils as required
Replace spark plugs
Inspect accessible boots and terminals
Reassemble and verify operation

Tight engine bays, broken plugs, or intake removal may require additional labor.

Engine Air Filter

Replacement of a normally accessible engine air filter.

Starting at $15 labor

Cabin Air Filter

Replacement of an accessible cabin air filter.

Starting at $15 labor

Ignition Coils

Replacement of accessible ignition coils following diagnosis or customer request.

Starting at $80 labor

Coolant Drain and Refill

Drain and refill of serviceable cooling systems using the correct coolant specification.

Starting at $80 labor

Differential Fluid

Drain and refill of a normally serviceable differential.

Starting at $70 labor

Transmission Fluid Service

Service of accessible and normally serviceable transmissions using the appropriate procedure.

Starting at $120 labor

Sealed transmissions, scan-tool procedures, filter or pan removal, special filling equipment, and heavily seized components may require additional labor.

Diagnostic Services

A trouble code is a clue, not a parts order.

Diagnostic pricing reflects the time and testing required to narrow down the actual cause of a concern. Repairs and replacement parts are quoted separately.

Tier One

Basic Diagnostic Scan

$60

An initial assessment to identify likely direction and determine whether deeper testing is needed.

OBD-II scan
Read and explain stored codes
Basic visual inspection related to codes
High-level likely causes
Recommended next step

Does not include component testing, electrical probing, or disassembly.

Tier Two

Extended Diagnostic

$120

Active troubleshooting intended to identify a probable root cause and a focused repair plan.

Everything included in Tier One
Live-data review
Sensor comparison
Basic electrical checks
Functional testing
Road testing when required
Narrowed diagnosis and next-step plan

Does not include major disassembly or internal engine and transmission teardown.

Tier Three

Advanced or Electrical Diagnostic

$200

Extended troubleshooting for complex, intermittent, or electrically involved problems.

Everything included in Tier Two
Circuit and electrical tracing
Intermittent-fault investigation
Multiple testing cycles
Detailed findings summary

Complex faults may require additional testing time beyond the initial diagnostic scope.

Buying a Used Vehicle?

Pre-Purchase Inspection

A visual inspection, computer scan, and brief operational test to help identify obvious concerns before purchase.

$120 Starting price

Repair Capabilities

From ordinary maintenance to engine replacements.

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Engine Repair

Cooling-system repairs, oil leaks, gasket work, timing components, valvetrain repairs, and internal engine service.

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Electrical Diagnosis

Circuit testing, wiring repair, sensor diagnosis, charging concerns, and intermittent electrical faults.

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Cooling Systems

Radiators, hoses, thermostats, water pumps, overheating concerns, and cooling-fan diagnosis.

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Brake Repair

Pads, rotors, calipers, hydraulic concerns, brake noise, and inspection of related components.

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Tune-Ups and Misfires

Spark plugs, coils, fuel delivery, vacuum leaks, ignition diagnosis, and drivability concerns.

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Chevrolet DOD / AFM Repair

Diagnosis and mechanical repair of common GM cylinder-deactivation valvetrain failures, including full-delete configurations where appropriate.

Real Work

The work behind the finished result.

Chevrolet LT1 engine disassembled during camshaft upgrade and DOD delete.

Engine Repair

LT1 camshaft and DOD-delete service

Engine reassembly during a complete camshaft upgrade and cylinder-deactivation delete.

Chevrolet LT1 short block exposed during engine teardown.

Internal Engine Work

LT1 short block during teardown

Cylinder heads removed for valvetrain and camshaft work with careful organization and reassembly planning.

Classic Chevrolet V8 engine being removed with an engine hoist.

Engine Removal

Classic Chevrolet engine service

Small-block V8 removal as part of a larger mechanical restoration and repair process.

GM fuel injectors and fuel rail during inspection and service.

Fuel System

Fuel injector inspection and service

Injectors removed for cleaning, inspection, and service before reinstallation.

Service Policies

Clear expectations make better repairs.

Customer-Supplied Parts

Customer-supplied parts may be accepted, but AstroGlows cannot guarantee their quality, fitment, or longevity. Additional diagnostic or corrective labor may apply when supplied parts are incorrect or defective.

Rust and Seized Hardware

Broken, rusted, seized, cross-threaded, or modified hardware can substantially change the required repair time. Any major change in scope will be communicated before proceeding.

Diagnostic Labor

Diagnostic charges cover the testing and reasoning required to identify a fault. The fee still applies when the customer chooses not to authorize the recommended repair.

Frequently Asked Questions

Before scheduling service.

Are the listed prices parts and labor?

No. Unless specifically stated otherwise, prices shown on this page are starting labor prices. Parts, fluids, taxes, special procedures, and additional disassembly are quoted separately.

Does a code scan tell me exactly what is wrong?

Not necessarily. A diagnostic trouble code identifies the system that detected a problem, but additional testing is often required to determine whether the cause is a sensor, wiring, mechanical fault, vacuum leak, or another related issue.

Is the diagnostic fee applied toward repair?

Diagnostic fees are separate from repair labor. In some cases, part of the fee may be credited toward an authorized repair at AstroGlows' discretion, but this is not automatic.

Can I bring my own parts?

Often, yes. However, the customer assumes responsibility for the quality and correct fitment of customer-supplied parts. Labor charges still apply if an incorrect or defective part must be removed or diagnosed.

Do you offer mobile repair?

Mobile service is available for many maintenance, diagnostic, and repair jobs. Larger repairs, extensive disassembly, or jobs requiring specialized equipment may need to be completed at the primary work location.

Can you diagnose intermittent electrical problems?

Yes. Intermittent faults are generally handled as advanced diagnostics because they may require circuit tracing, repeated testing, road testing, and attempts to reproduce the concern.

Schedule Service

Something wrong? or just time for maintenance?

Send the year, make, model, mileage, symptoms, and any known diagnostic codes for a more accurate starting quote.

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