Expert Land Rover maintenance and repair from ASE-certified technicians at ExperTec Automotive Huntington Beach.
Huntington Beach Land Rover owners know the mix well: salt spray along PCH, fine sand everywhere and a daily 405 commute. A Defender or Range Rover Sport handles it with style, but coastal air is hard on brakes, electrical connectors and air suspension components.
ExperTec Automotive on Talbert Ave near Gothard, minutes from Huntington Central Park and Bella Terra, keeps Land Rovers of every generation on the road, from LR3 and LR4 to the latest Defender and Range Rover. Our ASE-certified technicians use dealer-level scan tools to read every module and follow the service indicator schedule for your model.
We have served Orange County for more than 30 years and have been voted OC’s best auto repair 10 years in a row. Every repair uses OEM-quality parts and is backed by our 3-year/36,000-mile nationwide warranty, giving you a trusted alternative for Discovery, Velar and Evoque care close to home.
Most modern Land Rovers use a service interval indicator in the instrument cluster that counts down to the next scheduled service, generally about once a year or every ~10,000 to 16,000 miles depending on model, engine and model year. Each visit covers an oil and filter change plus a multi-point inspection, while items such as brake fluid, air filters, spark plugs, coolant and transfer case or differential fluids come due at set time or mileage milestones. Hot inland driving, short trips and towing count as severe use, so we often suggest checking fluids and the air suspension between indicated services.
Upon completion of the standard maintenance tasks we provide an additional 30-point inspection to make sure that all components in your Land Rover are up to date and working well.
~1 year / ~10,000–16,000 miles (per indicator)
~every 2–4 years or ~30,000–60,000 miles
At ExperTec Automotive, we’ve been repairing Land Rover vehicles in Orange County for over 30 years. Even well-built Land Rover models develop specific problems as they age, and PCH beach traffic, 405 commutes and salt air add to the wear. Our Huntington Beach technicians diagnose these issues quickly, follow Land Rover factory repair procedures and use quality parts you can trust.
Td6 and other Land Rover diesel models depend on a diesel particulate filter and an AdBlue (DEF) system to meet emissions rules. Short Orange County trips can keep the DPF from regenerating, and DEF heaters, pumps and NOx sensors can fail. Expect warning messages or reduced power. We diagnose the system, run regenerations when appropriate and replace faulty sensors.
Land Rovers are heavy, powerful SUVs, so pads and rotors wear faster than on many cars, particularly with salt air and stop-and-go traffic. Electronic parking brake faults and warning messages are also common as components age. We measure pad and rotor thickness, service the electronic parking brake with the correct scan tool procedure and use OEM-quality parts.
Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Discovery and older LR3/LR4 models are widely known for air suspension trouble as they age: leaking air springs, a worn compressor, or a faulty valve block. You may see the vehicle sitting low after parking, a suspension fault message or a compressor that runs constantly. We pinpoint leaks, test the compressor and replace only the failed parts.
Land Rover engines, including the supercharged 3.0L V6 and 5.0L V8 and the 2.0L Ingenium, rely on plastic coolant pipes, housings and water pumps that can crack or seep with heat cycles. Low coolant warnings, a sweet smell or overheating in summer traffic are common clues. We pressure test the system and replace leaking components before they cause engine damage.
Valve cover gaskets, timing covers, oil cooler seals and rear main seals are common leak points on many Land Rover engines as they age. Leaking oil can drip onto hot exhaust parts, causing smoke and a burning smell, especially in stop-and-go traffic. We clean, dye-test and trace the leak to its true source so you only pay for the repair you need.
Modern Land Rovers carry dozens of control modules, and a weak battery or a module that will not go to sleep can trigger warning lights, infotainment glitches, keyless entry problems or a no-start. Frequent short trips make it worse. We test the battery and charging system, measure parasitic draw and update or diagnose modules with dealer-level tools.
Our Huntington Beach shop is on Talbert Avenue near Gothard Street, just a few minutes from Huntington Central Park, Beach Boulevard and the 405 Freeway.
From beach traffic on PCH to commutes on the 405, Huntington Beach driving is a mix of salt air, sand and stop-and-go miles. That’s why our Huntington Beach technicians focus on catching problems early, explaining your options clearly and fixing it right the first time.
Neighborhoods we serve: Downtown Huntington Beach, Huntington Harbour, Seacliff, Sunset Beach, Huntington Central Park area, Bella Terra / Edinger corridor.
Nearby cities: Fountain Valley, Westminster, Seal Beach, Garden Grove, Midway City.
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7680 Talbert Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Mon–Fri 7:30AM–6PM · Sat 7:30AM–4PM · Sun Closed
Book in Huntington BeachGet DirectionsView Shop DetailsOur Huntington Beach shop is at 7680 Talbert Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92648. Call (714) 848-9222 or book online.
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. Our technicians diagnose and repair air springs, compressors, valve blocks and height sensors, then use dealer-level scan tools to calibrate ride height. Every repair is backed by our 3-year/36,000-mile nationwide warranty.
Yes. Every repair includes a 3 Year / 36,000 Mile Nationwide Warranty plus 12 Month / 12,000 Mile Roadside Assistance.
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