Where are you Located?

North State Auto is a mobile operation, so we come to you. Currently there are no plans to have any fixed location. North State Auto serves Shasta County and Tehama County areas

What Brands of Vehicles Do You Service?

We provide service for BMW and Mini Cooper vehicles using our factory dealership training. We also have factory dealership training on Volvo, and we offer services for Subaru as well. Often, clients reach out to ask if we can help them with a brand of car other than what we specialize in. We take those on a case by case basis depending on the nature of the problem.

What Type of Car Repair Services do you Offer?

We specialize in diagostic services. To be more specific, Check engine light, ABS, DSC, and all other types of warning light diagnosis and repair. We're also very proficient at electrical circuit diagnosis and repair. We regularly perform cooling system repairs, maintenance services, fluid leak repairs, door latch and window regulator problems, air conditioning system diagnosis and repair, brakes, spark plugs, fluids, engine and fuel system cleaning procedures, filters, and more.

Is There Anything You Can't Do?

Yes. Since we are a mobile operation, we don't have the luxury of having your vehicle on a lift like a shop would. Therefore we're limited on the amount of undercar service we're able to provide. That means we're often times unable to provide some suspension repairs, transmission repair, or anything extensive that must be performed strictly underneath the vehicle. Nor do we provide any body panel repairs, paint, windshield replacement, wheel or tire replacement, vehicle accessory installation, and we cannot code or program used control modules. Obviously there are exceptions, and if there's anything we can't provide, we can at least point you in the right direction in helping you get your issue resolved.

Do You Use OEM Parts?

Yes and No. It really depends on the situation. In an urgent situatiuon where you need your car fixed ASAP, we'll often get what we can get quickly. The difference between us and other shops (even the specialty shops) is, rather than lie to our clients and tell them "we only use OEM parts" while they install some cheapo chinese parts, we believe in transparency. There's nothing wrong with some aftermarket brands, however the knowledge of knowing which brands to use, and which not to use comes with the territory when you've been in the business for 25 years.

What type of payment methods do you accept?

We accept all major credit cards (with a 3% processing fee), cash, and in some circumstances we accept barter. We do not accept personal checks.

BMW - MINI - Volvo - Subaru - Repair & Maintenance

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WE ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE BY PHONE - PLEASE READ

Due to a number of factors, we are no longer available by phone.

Reach out to us via the contact form here only if you understand the following:

We are NOT your cheapest option
We work on BMW, Volvo, MINI, and Subaru brand vehicles ONLY
We are not a free advice resource. We provide service in exchange for money
We cannot diagnose your car via phone or email
We will gladly provide an estimate for work via email ONLY if you provide an estimate from a reputable shop. A free scan from Auto Zone is not a diagnosis. The repair/service you "think" your car needs isn't likely to be the case.
If you haven't had your car looked at by a reputable shop, please describe your year/make/model and the problem you're experiencing in detail. "how much for [xyz]" doesn't get a response from us. Please don't waste our time with vague requests.
Our Minimum Service Charge is $100 - In many cases this will cover diagnosis of your problem. Sometimes more in-depth diagnostic procedures are necessary.
We do not provide chassis/suspension/wheel/tire/brake repairs

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Mechanic Near Me BMW Volvo Mini Cooper Coding

North State Auto provides Redding and all surrounding Shasta County communities with 25 years of real factory trained BMW, Mini Cooper and Volvo auto repair experience.

From car repair and maintenance services, to electrical diagnostics and coding and programming. Using only the latest versions of dealership-level ISTA software, we can provide an unparralleled level of diagnostic and car repair services.

If you're familiar with owning a European vehicle, you know how frustrating it can be when it's being serviced and repaired by an inexperienced auto repair shop. The inexpensive options can take weeks to figure out the problem, and charges start to add up real fast at the few specialists in town.

The number one goal of North State Auto Repair is to provide the best bang for the buck when it comes to BMW and Mini Cooper diagnostic, repair and maintenance services.

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Call North State Auto if You're Experiencing the Following:

Check Engine Light is on
Traction Control or ABS Light on
Smoke From Exhaust
Squealing Noise From Engine
Drivetrain Malfunction Light
Coolant Leaking

Engine Running Rough
Car Won't Start
Engine Vibrations
Battery Light is on
Door Won't Lock or Unlock
Engine Overheating

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A/C Not Blowing Cold
Burning Smell From Engine
Clicking Noise When Starting
Window Won't Roll up or down
Engine Leaking Oil
Heater Not Working

Your Dealer Alternative & Auto Repair Second Opinion in Redding

One reason people don't like taking their cars in for service, is that more often than not, the repair shop will call up with a list of "recommended repairs" after they've had a look at your vehicle. This usually consists of brakes, belts, battery, fluid leaks and so on.

Most car owners don't have a thorough understanding of these components or services, so they have to trust that their mechanic is being honest. While many times they're making sound recommendations for car repair and maintenance, often they're exaggerating or even being dishonest about the condition they're suggesting a repair or service of.

These recommendations that are unrelated to a customers concern are profit centers for auto repair shops. They never recommend a service or repair that they can't make money on.

Here at North State Auto, we often have clients that call us for a second opinion on these recommended repairs. We've seen recommendations ranging from legit, to slightly exaggerated, to completely unnecessary.

For those recommended car repair and maintenance services that are sound, we often get those items taken care of for 2/3rds of what other shops quote, and we do it with much higher quality parts.

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Our expertise provides repair and maintenance services that are equal to or better than any specialist in the Redding area, and we do it for less of your hard-earned money.

Let's face it, EVERYTHING is unnecessarily expensive these days, including car repair. Our Vision with North State Auto is to provide top-tier automotive service and repair for the vehicles we specialize in.

With real factory training and 25 years of experience we're able to provide mobile auto repair solutions that are on-par with, or better than any dealer or repair facility, and we accomplish this for less than anyone in town.

By providing our labor for significantly less than other repair shops, and not inflating our parts prices, we're able to create a win-win situation for everyone.

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Mechanic Services With Integrity

1 Mobile Auto Mechanic

Since North State Auto is a mobile operation, we don't have the overhead many local shops have. That creates a win-win situation where we can remain profitable as a business while passing savings along to our clients for all the car repair services we provide.

2 Pricing With Integrity

Let's face it, parts can be expensive. A dirty little secret in the auto industry is that parts are sold at "list price." Essentially what that means is, you're getting a lower quality part but still paying dealer price. We use a different approach that is a win-win.

3 Reasonable Labor Rates

Due to the Mobile nature of our business, we're able to keep our costs down. Most European car specialty shops in the area are charging $125 to $150 per hour for labor. Our labor rate remains significantly less per hour for repairs and maintenance services.