Expert Honda maintenance and repair from ASE-certified technicians at ExperTec Automotive Costa Mesa.
If you drive a Honda in Costa Mesa, you already know why so many Orange County families trust the brand: the Civic, Accord, CR-V, Pilot and Odyssey are built to run for hundreds of thousands of miles. Keeping them that way takes the right maintenance at the right time, and that’s what our Costa Mesa team does every day.
Our ASE-certified technicians service and repair every Honda model, from compact cars and minivans to hybrids like the Accord Hybrid and CR-V Hybrid. We follow Honda’s Maintenance Minder system, use OEM-quality parts and fluids, and give you dealership-level work without dealership prices.
Whether you need an oil change, a timing belt, a VTC actuator repair or A/C service, we’ll explain what your Honda needs, what can wait, and stand behind our work with a nationwide warranty.
Most Hondas use the Maintenance Minder system, which tells you when service is due with a main code (A or B) and sub-codes (1 through 7). We read your code, perform exactly what it calls for, and reset the system.
Upon completion of the standard maintenance tasks we provide an additional 30-point inspection to make sure that all components in your Honda are up to date and working well.
Code A
Code B
1 – Rotate tires
2 – Replace engine air filter and cabin air filter; inspect drive belt
3 – Replace transmission fluid (and transfer case fluid on AWD models)
4 – Replace spark plugs, inspect valve clearance, replace timing belt on V6 models when due
5 – Replace engine coolant
6 – Replace rear differential fluid (AWD models)
7 – Replace brake fluid
At ExperTec Automotive, we’ve been repairing Honda vehicles in Orange County for over 30 years. Even reliable Hondas develop specific problems as they age, and 55 Freeway commutes and coastal salt air add to the wear. Our Costa Mesa technicians diagnose these issues quickly, follow Honda factory repair procedures and use quality parts you can trust.
Many Honda four-cylinder engines in the CR-V, Accord and Civic make a brief grinding or rattling noise for a second or two after a cold start. It’s usually the VTC (variable timing control) actuator. We confirm the diagnosis and replace the actuator before it affects timing.
Honda A/C systems, especially on the Civic, CR-V and Accord, are known for compressor clutch and condenser leaks. In Orange County heat, warm air from the vents is a common complaint. We find the leak, repair it and recharge the system to factory specifications.
Some 1.5L turbocharged CR-V and Civic engines can let fuel mix into the engine oil, especially with lots of short trips. Honda released software updates for affected models. We check oil condition and level, apply updates where available and keep oil changes on schedule.
Older Honda automatics and newer CVTs can develop slipping, shuddering or delayed engagement, particularly when fluid changes are skipped. Using genuine-spec Honda fluid at the right interval prevents most problems, and we diagnose and repair the rest.
Honda V6 engines in the Accord, Pilot, Odyssey and Ridgeline use a timing belt that must be replaced on schedule. A broken belt can cause serious engine damage. We replace the belt along with the water pump and tensioner as a complete job.
Odyssey sliding doors, power locks and various sensors can act up as Hondas age. We use dealer-level scan tools to pinpoint electrical faults instead of guessing, so you only pay for the part that’s actually bad.
Our Costa Mesa auto repair shop is on Newport Boulevard, the main route between the 55 Freeway and Newport Beach, a short drive from Triangle Square and the OC Fair & Event Center.
Between 55 Freeway commutes, coastal trips to Newport and short around-town errands, Costa Mesa cars see a lot of heat, salt air and stop-and-go driving. That’s why our Costa Mesa technicians focus on catching problems early, explaining your options clearly and fixing it right the first time.
Neighborhoods we serve: Eastside Costa Mesa, Westside Costa Mesa, Mesa Verde, College Park, South Coast Metro, Newport Heights.
Nearby cities: Newport Beach, Irvine, Santa Ana, Huntington Beach, Fountain Valley.
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1934 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Mon–Fri 7:30AM–6PM · Sat 7:30AM–4PM · Sun Closed
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Monday through Friday 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM and Saturday 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. We are closed on Sunday.
Yes. We read your Maintenance Minder code, perform the exact services it calls for and reset the reminder, so your service history stays in line with Honda’s schedule.
Yes. Every repair includes a 3 Year / 36,000 Mile Nationwide Warranty plus 12 Month / 12,000 Mile Roadside Assistance.
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